LANG310 – Level 3 (Academic) - Listening
Module code
LANG310
Module title
Level 3 (Academic) - Listening
Prescription
This module aims to develop listening skills required to understand language at a CEFR low B2 level. It will enable students to understand extended speech and complex lines of argument on reasonably familiar topics.
Programmes
- EL1803
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of a short spoken text and apply information in English for an academic purpose
Identify main points, speakers, purposes and/or attitudes including abstract concepts in extended discussions on familiar topics.
Extract and reproduce key information from informal and semi-formal presentations on a range of familiar topics. - Content
- Phonological features
-stress, intonation and pitch to follow discourse
-feelings, moods, attitudes, important points and opinions expressed through stress and intonation.
Range
-a broad range of grammatical forms used in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts
-high-to-medium frequency vocabulary and expressions relating to familiar and some unfamiliar topics.
Gist
-the main ideas in clearly structured presentations, conversations and discussions on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
Detail
-information from presentations, conversations and discussions on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
Grammar
A list of grammar and language functions can be found in the Overview of Content for LANG313.
Topics
A list of possible topics is included in the syllabus document and can be found at http://www.cityandguilds.gr/el/En_Lang_Cer/Written_Exams_IESOL/AssessmentGuide/Documents/IESOL_qualification_handbook_Oct2009_v02.pdf - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Key approaches to instruction include selection of authentic and semi-authentic language models; clear contextualisation and effective presentation of new language; varied interaction – individual, pair, group, whole-class activities including:
-task-based activities
-project-based learning
-enquiry-based learning
-integration of language skills
-focus on accuracy and fluency
-effective treatment of errors
-valid and reliable assessment
-integration of current technologies
-flipped classroom
-workplace integration - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks, not tests alone. To pass this module, students must attempt and pass all summative assessment tasks.
