SK035-7-SP-SO:
Academic Speaking Skills (Discussions and presentations)
2023/24
Student Development
Southend Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
0
31 March 2021
Requisites for this module
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Academic Speaking Skills is a support module aimed at students with English as an additional language.
The module forms part of the Skills for Success Academic English Support provision and is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The classes give guided practice in general seminar discussion skills and more formal oral presentation skills. No degree credits are associated with these classes.
On successful completion of the module a student will demonstrate:
1. ability to express opinions and respond to the opinions of others
2. knowledge of a range of techniques for effective presentations
3. ability to use this knowledge to deliver presentations effectively
4. ability to understand the difference between personal opinion and academic argument
5. knowledge of a range of techniques for achieving a successful discussion
6. ability to develop, present and support an argument.
For more information on Academic English support classes, including how to enrol, email skills@essex.ac.uk.
The module consists of weekly 1-hour classes . The classes are very practical in nature and designed to give you plenty of opportunity for informal, guided practice. Catch-up materials and further resources are available on Moodle. Students are strongly recommended to study these materials, particularly if they are unable to attend a lesson.
Students are also recommended to make use of the workshops offered by Skills for Success to support upskilling and development in the areas of Academic Skills, English Language and Maths/Statistics which can be booked through CareerHub. Please email skills@essex.ac.uk or visit the Skills for Success webpages for more information.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Additional coursework information
There is no exam for this module.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Ms Michel Mason, email: mmasonb@essex.ac.uk.
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 8 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
8 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
Student Development
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