Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
EU10702 Cambridge certificate of proficiency in English class |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: To prepare students for Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English examination (taking the Cambridge examination at the end of the unit is optional and separate from the unit's assessment).
Learning Outcomes: Having successfully completed this unit students will: * have reached a level of English equivalent to level C2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages * be able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context. * be approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker * be able to access all sources of information quickly and reliably * be able to write an essay at a high level of abstraction, which shows ability to communicate, giving few difficulties for the reader. Skills: Having successfully completed this unit students will be better able to: * learn independently. Content: This integrated language course covers the four language skills and includes the following: * Reading authentic texts * Focus on register recognition * Grammar * Vocabulary development * Listening * Oral discussion * Writing reports, letters and other texts * Examination practice. |