Table of Content
About this Module
Guided Learning Hours
Prior Learning
Assessment Objectives
Course Overview
Course Scheme
Learning Outcome
Supporting Learning Outcome
Assessment: (weighting and
compulsory information)
Entry Qualification
Grading System
Recommended Textbook
About this Module
The students of English Language for Academic purposes at
Westerfield College will be able to do the following:
enjoy the experience of studying English language
develop a critical and informed response to texts in a
range of forms, styles and contexts, produced for a
variety of audiences
communicate effectively, creatively, accurately and
appropriately in their writing
develop the interdependent skills of reading, analysis
and research
develop the basic reading techniques suitable for
academic study
develop listening and note-taking methods in lectures
as well as the different shortfalls to avoid in listening
comprehension
acquire and be ingrained in the best way to carry out
oral presentation, especially in the business and
academic contexts
develop the best approach to writing academic reports
and referencing with the ultimate aim of acquainting
the need to avoid plagiarism
Guided Learning Hours
The number of guided learning hours indicates the
number of contact times teachers must have with the
students to deliver this course. For Westerfield
College International Foundation Programme, our
English Language for Academic Purpose curricula are
based on a minimum of 48hours of guided learning in the
first semester and a minimum of 48 hours of guided
learning in the second semester which total 96 hours.
These numbers are just intended as a guide. Depending
on the learners' prior knowledge of the subject, the
number of hours required to acquire the certificate may
increase.
Prior learning
We advise students who are starting this course to have
already finished a Cambridge O’ Level IGCSE™, WAEC,
GCE or NECO.
Assessment objectives
Knowledge and understanding: Prove that you are
knowledgeable in effective and accurate
communication in the English language.
Application: Employ your knowledge of effective
communication in the English language to read and
write effectively, creatively, accurately and
appropriately, for a range of audiences and purposes.
Analysis: Analyze the ways in which writers’ and
speakers’ choices of form, structure and language
produce meaning and style.
Evaluation: Evaluate the ways in which writers’ and
speakers’ choices of form, structure and language
produce meaning and style.
Course Overview
English Language provides learners with opportunities to
make critical and informed responses to a wide range of
texts. Learners will also demonstrate their ability to
produce writing to specific briefs, for given audiences
and specific purposes.
English Language learners will also develop a strong
foundation in the study and application of the English
language, focusing on comprehension skills, study skills,
oral presentations, referencing and application of
grammar and conventions.
Learners who follow this module will develop the
following skills and understanding:
Sustaining accurate, fluent and consistent writing
Producing informed responses appropriate to the
specified form, style, context, audiences and purposes.
Conveying knowledge and understanding from both
specific examples and wider studies.
These are highly transferable skills and will help learners
in other subject areas, as well as equipping them for
higher education or employment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, the students should be able to:
Develop a critical and informed response to texts in
a range of forms, styles and contexts, produced for a
variety of audiences and purposes
Communicate effectively, creatively, accurately and
appropriately in their writing
Apply reading techniques that aid speed reading and
comprehension
Use different note taking techniques in lectures and
identify listening shortfalls
Produce and present academic and business talks using
power point slides
Write mini academic reports replica of term papers,
abstracts and annotated bibliographies
Attempt sample reference methods as it affects their
individual field of studies, e.g. [Link] etc.
Apply competent knowledge of English grammar and
conventions.
Familiar with the IPA representation of the sounds of the
English language.
Competently and confidently apply the knowledge of the
English language in other courses and daily activities.
The participant will improve in the following areas:
Comprehension skills
Analytical writing skills
Study skills
Presentation skills
Lexis and structure
Fact finding skills
Report writing skills
Referencing styles
Module Scheme
There are eight main segments in this course that will be
covered in the International Foundation Programme, they
are:
1. Comprehension skills
2. Analytical writing skills
3. Study skills
4. Presentation skills
5. Lexis and structure
6. Fact finding skills
7. Report writing skills
8. Referencing styles
The table below gives an overview of the module content
for the second semester of the Foundation Programme.
Second Semester
TOPICS
Further Reading
Week 1 Vocabulary development: Effect of diction on
meaning
Understanding lexis Word Formation- Affixation, (semantic)
and structure Synonyms and Antonyms
Week 2 Homophones, Connotation and Effect of diction on
Denotation, meaning
Understanding lexis (semantic)
and structure
Week 3 Classes of words Sentence errors
Definition, types, functions and
Grammatical units
Classes of words
examples
Week 4
COLLEGE TEST 1 COLLEGE TEST 1 COLLEGE TEST 1
WEEK 5
Grammatical units Classes of words Sentence errors
Classes of words Definition, types, functions and
examples
Week 6 Phrases and clauses Sentence errors
Definition, types, functions and
Grammatical units examples
Phrases and clauses
Week 7
MID SEMESTER EXAM MID SEMESTER
MID SEMESTER EXAM
EXAM
Week 8 Definition, types, functions and Sentence errors
examples
Sentences
Week 9 Definition, types, rules and Additional rules of
examples concord
Concord
Week 10 Definition, types, functions and Research
examples methodology
Fact finding tools
Week 11
COLLEGE TEST 2 COLLEGE TEST 2
COLLEGE TEST 2
Week 12 Definition, types, functions and Research
examples methodology
Academic report
writing
Week 13 Definition, rules and examples Additional rules of
Punctuations English grammar
Mechanics of writing Capitalizations
Abbreviation etc.
WEEK 14
FINAL EXAMINATION FINAL EXAMINATION FINAL
EXAMINATION
Supporting Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes will be met by students engaging in a
variety of classroom activities such as team work, role play,
discussion, completing classwork and pre-reads etc.
Achievement of learning outcomes will be assessed through
class participation, class work, group activity, research,
assignment, tests, project presentation, mid-semester
examination, end of semester examination. Assessment will
require students to demonstrate understanding of theory and
relevant knowledge application to real life scenario.
Assessment: (weighting and compulsory
information)
Coursework: 40%
Exam: 60%
A credit pass is the minimum that will be required in
both coursework and exam. A pass is normally
required in coursework, projects and examination.
Attendance: Ideally, the minimum threshold will be
85% (this is standard, since majority of the students will
be resident). Consideration will be given in extenuating
circumstances to students who fail to achieve 85% on a
case by case basis. This is at the discretion of the
Principal.
Board of Examiners: Westerfield College
Degree Foundation Programme Board
Programme on which this subject is
offered: Foundation Programme
Language of Delivery: English Language
Language of Assessment: English Language
Entry Qualification(s): IGCSE/GCE/WAEC/NECO – 5
credits in English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects to the
intended progression degree in the University.
Grading system for subject:
Percentage range Letter grade
Descriptor
90-100 A* Excellent
80 – 89 A Very
Good
70 – 79 B Good
60 – 69 C Credit
50 – 59 D Pass
40 – 49 E Pass
0 - 39 F Fail
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures on all the topics, classwork, group work. All
students are expected to familiarise themselves with
foundational knowledge prior to class. Personal
study before and after classes and the use of online
resources are essential.
Recommended Textbooks
Cassol, J., Wilson, E. and Forlini, G. (2010). Writing and
grammar: communication in action. Pearson Prentice Hall.
Mike, G. and Marilyn, R. (Ed.). (2019). Cambridge
International AS & A ‘Level English Language.
Cambridge University Press.
Moses, A. and Ayo, O. (2010). English Language
Communication Skills for Academic Purposes U.I. Printing
Press.