Module QXS-1002:
Vocabulary
Advanced Vocabulary 2024-25
QXS-1002
2024-25
School of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Simon Robertson
Overview
This course is only available to students whose native language is not English. Students who speak English at a native level, for example having learned with a native English speaking parent, are not eligible.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -40% A student has achieved the minimum acceptable standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above . A student has a basic awareness of word derivation and word families although there may be some errors of usage when s/he uses unfamiliar vocabulary in writing and speaking. A student shows some improvement in her/his general and subject specific English competence.
-good -55% A student has achieved a good standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above. A student has a good awareness of word derivation and word families although there may be occasional errors of usage when s/he used unfamiliar vocabulary in writing and speaking. A student shows a good level of general and subject-specific English competence.
-excellent -70% A student has achieved an exceptional standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above. A student has an excellent awareness of word derivation and word families with very few errors of usage when s/he uses unfamiliar vocabulary in writing and speaking. A student shows excellent general and subject-specific English competence.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop confidence in understanding and using unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Identify and become familiar with subject-specific vocabulary for personal study use to support main degree.
- Develop skills to examine words for root structure, prefixes and suffixes.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Assignment. Demonstration of understanding word forms and paraphrasing.
Weighting
50%
Due date
18/03/2022
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Vocabulary Exam
Weighting
50%
Due date
31/05/2023