XENX1000 Gaining confidence in English (1 cr)

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Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

Course description


This course addresses the themes of apprehension and anxiety in speaking a foreign language, and develops the courage to speak English through a variety of interaction tasks. The course offers opportunities to gain experience with speaking English and supportive guidance. Tools for developing English skills further will also be introduced.

Main contents

  • identifying feelings and thoughts related to language anxiety

  • pair, group and class discussions

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student is expected to

  • Have developed their confidence to speak English
  • Identify the feelings, thoughts and attitudes associated with speaking English, and
  • Know how to access their own language repertoire and develop their English skills further.

Additional information

PROFICIENCY LEVEL: A2 - B2 (lower intermediate - upper intermediate)

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Compulsory and active participation. Successful completion of core assignments.
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Teaching (1 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English

Teaching