This module is intended to replace EF6002, which provides language support at Proficiency Level for students on the MA TESOL programme whose L1 is not English. This modification requires broadening EF6002 to offer support to all international students undertaking PG programmes with the aim of enabling students to adapt better to their new learning environment, and foster the linguistic skills necessary to do so. The University's strategic goal is to increase the number of International students coming to UL and the number of UL students who have an overseas experience as part of their degree. With an increase in international students comes a new set of challenges such as different educational structures, teaching and learning styles, as well as social and cultural differences. This module is intended to assist international students undertaking PG Programmes with the aim of enabling students to adapt better to their new learning environment, and foster the linguistic skills necessary to do so. This module aims to: • Equip International students with the linguistic skills necessary to succeed in UL • Enable International students to become critical thinkers and researchers • Equip International students with the written and oral communication skills necessary to participate effectively in the academic community • Equip International students with a repertoire of linguistic features to participate effectively in the academic community • Encourage students to become autonomous/independent learners • Enhance the learning experience of students

International students often face linguistic challenges and this module offers strategies for managing this experience and for providing a rich and engaging learning environment for such students. This module will focus in particular on academic writing for International students. This will include a focus on paragraph organisation (paragraph structure; development of ideas; cohesion and coherence); paraphrasing; forming and articulating arguments and discussion (discussion vocabulary; counter-arguments; the language of discussion), academic style; and academic vocabulary. Proposed Content: (1 x 12 lecture; 1 x 12 tutorials) Session 1: Paraphrasing and Organising Paragraphs Session 2: Argument and Discussion Session 3: Academic Style Session 4: Academic Vocabulary Session 5: Preparation for Writing an Academic Dissertation

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: • Develop an effective academic writing strategy to include paraphrasing, summarising, and synthesising techniques so they are equipped with the skills they need to avoid plagiarism and maintain ethical standards in academic writing • Apply the necessary study skills and confidence in the writing of assignments, exam answers, presentations, project work and thesis writing • Demonstrate an ability to write following the style and conventions of academic writing • Recognise and illustrate features of academic writing • Demonstrate structured and articulate communication of ideas

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: • Appreciate the value of drafting and discussing research ideas • Develop a positive approach to academic writing • Participate in project and group work within the classroom • Integrate into the campus community

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Through a series of lectures, and tutorials around academic writing skills, the students will develop core writing, reading and linguistic skills necessary to succeed in UL. Equipped with such skills, the overall learning experience of students will be enriched. Graduate attributes of critical thinking and collaboration will be enhanced; students will be encouraged to proactive in their approach to their studies, and in their areas of research; and students will be given the necessary linguistic features to coherently articulate themselves in both verbal and written English.