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Languages, Linguistics and Film

Preparing for your First Assignment

Module code: EAL4800

HEAR transcript: included as co-curricular activities 

Module duration: 5 weeks / 2 hrs a week 

Skills Points for doctoral students: 10

Non-credit bearing  

Preparation and assessment: none 

Worried about your first assignment? This module will take you through the stages you need to write any assignment. You will look at how to unpack essay questions, analyse assessment criteria, reference correctly, and use sources effectively to support your claims.  This module is perfect for: first-year students, those who returned to university after a break, and international students whose English is excellent but have no prior experience of studying in the UK. 

Key words: planning, drafting, proofreading

Students' feedback on this module: 

“This class provided invaluable insight into effective assignment writing.”

“I’m so glad I took this class: now I feel much more prepared for what’s ahead.”

“The feedback from the module tutor was incredibly helpful. I’ll definitely apply what I’ve learned when writing my essays.”

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