Aims
The aims of the module are (a) to sharpen your attention to linguistic detail in the language you hear and read: (b) to expand the range of your writing in your L2; (c) to encourage creativity in your use of the L2 for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the module you will be more accurate in summarising key information from spoken and written texts, you will have practised writing in a variety of styles for different audiences, and you will be more confident in creating new texts in your L2.
Syllabus
Texts relating to climate change, immigration, education, geopolitics, science, health and architecture will be used in a variety of practical writing tasks to meet the aims of the module.