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.