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EL0412 University English: English Through Overseas Experience
Part I Course Duration: Minimum 24 hours class time plus online interaction Students on this course must be concurrently studying overseas. A. Course Aims: B. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: CILO 1 recognize your learning needs with regard to English language 2 select and complete an appropriate classroom-based language course 3 identify and exploit the language learning opportunities available to you overseas 4 reflect on and assess your learning progress 5 describe some of the cultural differences between Hong Kong and the country in which you are studying C. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) The following are designed to help you achieve the CILOs: CILO In this course you will: 2 select an appropriate language course in your overseas environment and complete all its requirements 3 while living in an overseas country, take part in a range of study and life activities with a focused aim of improving your English language ability 1,4,5 keep a reflective journal of your learning experience D. Assessment Tasks/Activities The following tasks are designed to assess how well you achieve all the CILOs. You must complete both tasks to a satisfactory standard in order to pass the course. Coursework Assessment One (i) Assessment Task Description. Select an English language course appropriate to your needs with at least 24 hours of classroom contact time. Submit details of the course curriculum and assessments for approval before starting the course, and preferably before going overseas. Complete all course requirements. (ii) CILOs Assessed This task assesses your ability to: l select and complete an appropriate classroom-based language course (CILO 2): (iii) Assessment criteria: l Course chosen is appropriate level and supports identified needs l Course is completed successfully. Coursework Assessment Two (i) Assessment Task Description Complete a learning journal, documenting the actions you are taking to try to improve your English language ability (ii) CILOs Assessed This task assesses your ability to: l recognize your learning needs with regard to English language (CILO 1) l identify and exploit the language learning opportunities available to you overseas (CILO 3) l reflect on and assess your learning progress (CILO 4) l describe some of the cultural differences between Hong Kong and the country in which you are studying (CILO 5) (iii) Assessment criteria: CILO 1 CILO 3 CILO 4 CILO 5 Very clear identification of learning needs and wants Excellent, creative and focused use of learning opportunities available Evidence of deep reflection which has clearly had an impact on the learning process Thoughtful and in-depth analysis of cultural differences Clear identification of learning needs and wants Made good use of the learning opportunities available Has reflected well on the learning process Good description of cultural difference with some analysis. Some learning needs identified, but could be clearer or more focused Made some use of learning opportunities but may lack focus Has made some attempt to reflect on the learning process, but reflection lacks depth Some description of cultural difference but little evidence of insight. Little evidence of identification of needs Limited attempts to make use of learning opportunities available There is no evidence of reflection on the learning process Shows no awareness of cultural differences. Part III Related Links
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