English for University Studies II

Course Description

LANG 1003A is a task-based, integrated-skills, English language course developed for first year students. It is the second of two one-semester courses which students take in order to fulfill the Common Core English requirement. The course is designed to raise your language proficiency and equip you with the underlying competence – e.g. thinking critically, discussing and presenting ideas logically – necessary for you to succeed in English-medium study in tertiary education.

In this course you will develop your ability to use English to communicate appropriately and effectively. The thematic focus of the course provides context for tasks, most of which require small group collaboration and discussion. They are central to the course methodology. The course materials have been designed to present you with in-class challenges to your present language proficiency and communication skills, and recommended out-of-class practice will help you to develop these further.

Both research and experience have indicated that the major academic language needs of students are in the areas of writing, speaking, vocabulary and extensive reading. The specific emphasis of LANG100A is, therefore, on increasing your ability to:

• write in a coherent, well-organised way;
• speak fluently, clearly, and effectively in a variety of contexts;
• use a range of complex language, where appropriate to the task;
• extract key information quickly from written texts;
• take charge of your own language learning, particularly with respect to increasing your vocabulary.

The course is graded and carries three credits.

Important note:
Students are pre-registered into this course based on the grades they received for LANG 1002. 

Students are split into A (accelerated), S (standard) and I (intensive) streams, in order to provide appropriate support for individuals. In Spring 2021, the A and S streams use the same assessments. Instructors tailor some of the course materials to suit their individual students. The I stream uses a different set of new assessments and course materials, which are tailored to their level and needs.

Intended learning outcomes