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IE0207 Interacting in Academic Contexts 2

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 6

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students enrolled on International Year One Science

Planned timetable

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module Staff

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module further develops the skills covered in Interacting in Academic Contexts 1. The module is aimed at students who already have a good general proficiency in English (High CEFR B2 moving to CEFR C1). It aims to support students to develop a thorough understanding of Good Academic Practice (GAP) and how to apply this knowledge to their own work, develop an understanding of basic processes involved in carrying out group research, giving academic presentations, and further developing academic listening skills.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 70%, Examination = 30%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 Seminars (X 12 weeks) Plus 1.5 hours in class revision X 1 week

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge, skills and understanding of research processes to carrying out a simple research project (SCQF 7);
  • Demonstrate the ability to collect, present, analyse and evaluate data within the context of a simple research project (SCQF 7);
  • Deliver well-structured presentations, expanding and supporting points, at some length, with subsidiary points, reasons and relevant examples (CEFR C1);
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand the main ideas, points of view, and key details of academic and professional presentations that are both propositionally and linguistically complex (CEFR C1)