Certificate in English

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

1. Awarding Institution / Body University of Central Lancashire

2. Teaching Institution and Location University of Central Lancashire, Preston of Delivery

3. University School/Centre Language, Literature and International Studies

4. External Accreditation British Council Accreditation

5. Title of Final Award Certificate in English for IELTS Certificate in Everyday Spoken English Certificate in English for Law Certificate in English for Art, Fashion and Design Certificate in English for Computing Certificate in English for Science and Engineering Certificate in Study and Society

Certificate in Business English Certificate in Introduction to TESOL

Certificate in English for Journalism Certificate in English for Engineering Certificate in English for Fire Safety Certificate in English for Specific Academic Purposes Certificate in Exploring Literature to Learn English Certificate in Upper Intermediate English 1 Certificate in Upper Intermediate English 2 Certificate in Advanced English 1 Certificate in Advanced English 2

6. Modes of Attendance offered Part time

7. UCAS Code N/A

8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) Group(s) IELTS Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) 9. Other external influences British Council

10. Date of production/revision of this July 2013 form

1Certificate in EFL: Programme Specifications 2013 Chris Aldred 11. Aims of the Programme

 To improve students’ communicative competence in EFL by focussing on grammar, lexis, appropriacy and key language skills (productive and receptive)

 To improve students’ linguistic performance in EFL by focussing on grammar, lexis, accuracy and appropriacy

 To encourage students to participate actively in an English language environment

 To encourage independent language learning

 To develop students’ transferable skills and learning strategies

 To increase students’ confidence in using English in a variety of contexts within English Language communities

12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A. Knowledge and Understanding

A1. Linguistic knowledge, structures and functions to the appropriate level A2. Knowledge of appropriate use and cultural conventions of language in context A3. Knowledge of aspects of culture in English language communities

Teaching and Learning Methods

Class work, examinations, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.

Assessment methods

Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.

B. Subject-specific skills

B1. Producing oral and written English as appropriate to the level of the module B2. Learner strategies for dealing with unknown areas of language and communication B3. Development of communicative and intercultural competence in EFL

Assessment methods

C. Thinking Skills

2Certificate in EFL: Programme Specifications 2013 Chris Aldred C1. Ability to reflect on their needs as a learner in order to develop independent study C2. Developmental and self-evaluative practice

Assessment methods

D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development

D1. Develop skills in reflecting on personal learning strengths and weaknesses D2. Ability to apply past and present learning experiences to promote independent learning skills D3. Heightened awareness of intercultural communication and interpersonal skills D4. Demonstrate self- awareness in relation to their future careers and lives

Class work, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.

Assessment methods

3Certificate in EFL: Programme Specifications 2013 Chris Aldred 13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits*

Level Module Module Title Credit Code rating 1) LEVEL 4 MODULES

Level 4 EF1228 English for IELTS 20 Certificate in English for IELTS Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 4 EF1702 Everyday Spoken English 20 Certificate in Everyday Spoken English Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 4 EF1330 English for Law 20 Certificate in English for Law Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 4 EF1334 English for Art, Fashion and 20 Certificate in English for Art, Design Fashion and Design Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 4 EF1335 English for Computing 20 Certificate in English for Computing Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 4 EF1336 English for Science and 20 Certificate in English for Engineering Science and Engineering Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 4 EF1224 Study and Society 20 Certificate in Study and Society Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level Module Module Title Credit 14. Awards and Credits* Code rating Level 4 EF1223 Business English 20 Certificate in Business English Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 4 EF1950 Introduction to TESOL 20 Certificate in Introduction to TESOL Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

2) LEVEL 5 MODULES

Level 5 EF2802 English for Journalism 20 Certificate in English for

4Certificate in EFL: Programme Specifications 2013 Chris Aldred Journalism Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2803 English for Engineering 20 Certificate in English for Engineering Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2804 English for Fire Safety 20 Certificate in English for Fire Safety Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2805 English for Specific Academic 20 Certificate in English for Purposes Specific Academic Purposes Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2806 Exploring Literature to Learn 20 Certificate in Exploring English Literature to Learn English Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2321 Upper Intermediate English 1 20 Certificate in Upper Intermediate English 1 Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2322 Upper Intermediate English 2 20 Certificate in Upper Intermediate English 2 Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2331 Advanced English 1 20 Certificate in Advanced English 1 Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

Level 5 EF2332 Advanced English 2 20 Certificate in Advanced English 2 Requires 20 credits at level 4 or above

15. Personal Development Planning

PDP is managed through the portfolio of independent study. Students are asked to complete and discuss a plan of study with the class tutor to address issues arising from their learner needs analysis. This plan is re-negotiated at key points during the year. The student completes a series of tasks for a portfolio which explicitly target identified key areas for improvement. Following each task students are given formative feedback on their progress. 16. Admissions criteria

5Certificate in EFL: Programme Specifications 2013 Chris Aldred Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information. Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.

As stated in the individual module descriptors. 17. Key sources of information about the programme

 School Website  Factsheets & Publicity

18. Curriculum Skills Map

Modul Modul Level e Code e Title Programme Learning Outcomes Knowl edge and Subjec Core unders t- Thinki (C), tandin specifi ng Compu g c Skills Skills Other skills relevant to employability and personal development lsory A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 (COMP EF2802 English) foror Journalism O       Option O EF2803 English(O) for Engineering       O L EF2804 English for Fire Safety       E EF2805 English for Specific Purposes O       V O E Exploring Literature to Learn       L EF2806 English EF2321 Upper Intermediate English 1 O       5 EF2322 Upper Intermediate English 2 O       EF2331 Advanced English 1 O       EF2332 Advanced English 2 O       L EF1228 English for IELTS O       E V EF1702 Everyday Spoken English O       E EF1330 English for Law O       L O       English for Art, Fashion and 4 EF1334 Design

6Certificate in EFL: Programme Specifications 2013 Chris Aldred Core (C), Compulsory Knowledge and Subject-specific Thinking Skills Module (COMP) or understanding Skills Level Code Module Title Option (O) A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 EF1335 English for Computing O        English for Science and        Level EF1336 Engineering O 4 EF1224 Study and Society O        EF1223 Business English O       

7Certificate in EFL: Programme Specifications 2013 Chris Aldred