GAC Academic English

Unit 1 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use listening and speaking skills for academic purposes and to communicate in English with increasing confidence, in preparation for higher education.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC001.1: Distinguish between general and academic spoken text types, and state the purpose, audience, and level of formality of each type.

Learning Objective GAC001.5: Communicate with accuracy on a variety of general and academic topics in a range of interactive situations.

Unit 2 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC001.2: Apply a variety of listening skills to obtain meaning from spoken texts.

Learning Objective GAC001.5: Communicate with accuracy on a variety of general and academic topics in a range of interactive situations.

Unit 3 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC001.3: Respond to spoken texts in a range of ways including following instructions.

Unit 4 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC001.2: Apply a variety of listening skills to obtain meaning from spoken texts.

Learning Objective GAC001.4: Prepare and deliver short formal oral presentations.

Unit 5 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC001.3: Respond to spoken texts in a range of ways including following instructions.

Learning Objective GAC001.5: Communicate with accuracy on a variety of general and academic topics in a range of interactive situations.

Unit 6 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC001.4: Prepare and deliver short formal oral presentations.

Learning Objective GAC001.1: Distinguish between general and academic spoken text types, and state the purpose, audience, and level of formality of each type.

Unit 1 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use reading and writing skills for academic purposes with increasing accuracy and confidence in preparation for higher education.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC002.1: Apply key reading skills to obtain meaning from general and academic text types.

Learning Objective GAC002.3: Write complex sentences that link ideas in a variety of ways.

Unit 2 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC002.2: Decode unknown vocabulary through contextual clues, and use an English- English dictionary effectively.

Learning Objective GAC002.4: Identify and explain the function of the parts of a paragraph and use them when constructing paragraphs.

Unit 3 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC002.4: Identify and explain the function of the parts of a paragraph and use them when constructing paragraphs.

Learning Objective GAC002.6: Compose a range of text types for general and academic purposes, demonstrating awareness of style, purpose, and audience.

Unit 4 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC002.1: Apply key reading skills to obtain meaning from general and academic text types.

Learning Objective GAC002.6: Compose a range of text types for general and academic purposes, demonstrating awareness of style, purpose, and audience.

Unit 5 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC002.5: Describe plagiarism in the western educational context and demonstrate an understanding of how to avoid it in academic writing.

Unit 6 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC002.7: Demonstrate an ability to plan and synthesize ideas in a short essay format.

Learning Objective GAC002.6: Compose a range of text types for general and academic purposes, demonstrating awareness of style, purpose, and audience.

Unit 1 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to listen and communicate effectively in English in preparation for higher education.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC007.1: Compare and contrast differences in general and academic spoken text types, and analyse speech functions within these text types.

Learning Objective GAC007.6: Communicate and encourage discussions in a range of interactive situations.

Unit 2 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC007.2: Apply a range of listening skills and strategies to comprehend spoken text types.

Unit 3 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC007.3: Demonstrate understanding of spoken text types through note-taking and summarising strategies.

Learning Objective GAC007.5: Deliver formal oral presentations using relevant digital media.

Unit 4 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC007.2: Apply a range of listening skills and strategies to comprehend spoken text types.

Learning Objective GAC007.3: Demonstrate understanding of spoken text types through note-taking and summarising strategies.

Unit 5 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC007.4: Describe graphs, procedures and processes using visual materials as prompts.

Unit 6 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC007.5: Deliver formal oral presentations using relevant digital media.

Learning Objective GAC007.6: Communicate and encourage discussions in a range of interactive situations.

Unit 1 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use reading and writing skills with increasing accuracy, fluency and confidence for academic purposes in preparation for higher education.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC008.1: Identify and analyse the features of general and academic text types, and apply this knowledge to create written texts.

Learning Objective GAC008.2: Demonstrate key reading skills.

Unit 2 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC008.3: Decode unknown vocabulary and idiom.

Learning Objective GAC008.4: Write complex sentences which link ideas in a variety of ways.

Unit 3 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC008.5: Write well-constructed paragraphs containing topic sentences with supporting statements, and a range of cohesive devices.

Unit 4 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC008.2: Demonstrate key reading skills.

Learning Objective GAC008.6: Demonstrate writing skills which assist students to avoid plagiarism.

Unit 5 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC008.7: Use acquired knowledge and skills to research and create academic texts demonstrating synthesis of ideas.

Unit 6 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC008.8: Demonstrate information literacy through selecting appropriate research materials and using accurate referencing and citation conventions.

Learning Objective GAC008.7: Use acquired knowledge and skills to research and create academic texts demonstrating synthesis of ideas.

Unit 1 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to listen and communicate effectively and collaboratively in English in preparation for higher education.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC014.1: Apply a wide range of critical listening skills and strategies to comprehend and analyse spoken text types.

Unit 2 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC014.1: Apply a wide range of critical listening skills and strategies to comprehend and analyse spoken text types.

Learning Objective GAC014.2: Communicate on general and abstract topics in a range of interactive academic situations.

Unit 3 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC014.3: Evaluate points of view or arguments demonstrating awareness of validity, reliability and bias.

Unit 4 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC014.2: Communicate on general and abstract topics in a range of interactive academic situations.

Learning Objective GAC014.3: Evaluate points of view or arguments demonstrating awareness of validity, reliability and bias.

Unit 5 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC014.4: Deliver oral presentations using relevant digital media.

Unit 6 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC014.5: Conduct a formal class seminar on an academic topic.

Unit 1 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use reading and writing skills accurately, fluently and confidently for academic purposes in preparation for higher education.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC015.1: Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills when reading and writing for academic purposes.

Unit 2 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC015.2: Select, evaluate and reference relevant ideas from valid and reliable sources.

Unit 3 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC015.3: Analyse and create logical arguments using data from valid and reliable sources.

Unit 4 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC015.2: Select, evaluate and reference relevant ideas from valid and reliable sources.

Learning Objective GAC015.3: Analyse and create logical arguments using data from valid and reliable sources.

Unit 5 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC015.4: Research and evaluate in-depth academic texts in an annotated bibliography format and identify suitable material to include in academic writing.

Learning Objective GAC015.6: Demonstrate information literacy through selecting appropriate research materials and using accurate referencing conventions.

Unit 6 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

The module outcomes this unit works towards:

Learning Objective GAC015.5: Use acquired skills and knowledge to plan and create an in-depth academic essay demonstrating synthesis of complex ideas.