LSMAPAL-Academic Practices in Applied Linguistics

Module Provider: English Language and Applied Linguistics
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Parvaneh Tavakoli
Email: p.tavakoli@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Academic Practices in Applied Linguistics is a non-credit bearing, but compulsory, module that is developed in order to provide academic help and support to post-graduate students in DELAL. The module is offered online.

Aims:

This module aims to introduce academic practices and skills that students require in becoming a post-graduate student in the educational context of the UK, and on these programmes. The module aims include:

• introducing and discussing issues related to identifying and following appropriate academic practices and conventions,


• identifying and using relevant resources,


• developing critical reading and reflective writing skills.


• enhancing study skills at Level 7.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that student will be able to demonstrate:

• familiarity with academic study skills needed to complete their programme;


• ability to identify resources that hold the information related to their course;


• skills in reading critically and identifying the disciplinary debates in relevant areas of their work;


• ability to  evaluate ideas;


• awareness of the marking criteria and assessment practices in the Department;


• ability to evaluate the different texts they read for different modules;


• an awareness of issues related to good practice and avoiding plagiarism.

Additional outcomes:

The module aims to encourage students’ critical analytical skills with respect to a wide range of issues related to academic practices including reading, writing and assessment. Through group and pairwork, students will develop skills of collaboration, reflective thinking, and teamwork. In addition, student will practice:

• oral skills through class discussions, pair and group work;


• working with feedback.

Outline content:

• Learning from the previous students


• Timetable and DELAL Code of Practice


• Library Visits


• Feedback on PCA


• Avoiding Plagiarism


• Citation practices


• Critical reading


• Critical writing


• Option Choices


• Choosing student reps, roles and responsibilities


• Assessment deadlines and preparation; using Turnitin

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The teaching and learning take place in lectures, workshops, library visits, a panel discussion and a social event.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Practicals classes and workshops	6
Supervised time in studio/workshop	2
Guided independent study:	92
Total hours by term	100
Total hours for module

Summative Assessment Methods:

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Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

online quizzes via BlackBoard 

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

Reassessment arrangements:

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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2) Specialist equipment or materials: 

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4) Printing and binding: 

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

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Last updated: 30 March 2023