First Stage Total number of Modules: 6 Total hours in a week: 15 Total stage credits: 30 1. English Language Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: * Core subject Description: This is a full English language course delivered at an appropriate level for each student. The aim is to enable students to access their studies and to develop the skills in four areas; reading, writing, speaking and listening. 2. Academic Debate and Skills Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: * Core subject Description: This course is an introduction to critical discussion. It will look at information from different angles without bias. Students will learn to take part in panel presentations giving different points of view and how to academically assess information. This subject includes Academic Debate and adds further skills. 3. Introduction to English Literature Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: Description: This course is an introduction to the main periods in English literature and different literary movements/theories. It will explore the background to English Literature starting at Beauwolf and moving into the 20th Century, 4. Introduction to Linguistics Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: Description: This course will introduce the students to the language of linguistics. It will cover the main branches and give students a basic understanding of the study of language and linguistics. 5. Computer Skills Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: Description: Working with Microsoft office using word and excel, this course will introduce students to working with computers in a way that will enhance their academic skills. 6. Kurdology Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: Description: This course is an introduction to Kurdish Studies. Students will study literature and linguistics in Kurdish. Second Stage Total number of Modules: 7 Total hours in a week: Total stage credits: 1. Critical thinking, Writing & Research Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: * Core subject 2. Literary Theory (includes prose/drama) Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: * Core subject 3. Linguistic Theory Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: * Core subject 4. Introduction to Translation Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 5. Communication Skills Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 6. Grammar Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 7. Creative Writing 1 Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: Third Stage Total number of Modules: Total hours in a week: Total stage credits: 1. Research Methodology Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 2. Translation Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 3. Renaissance Drama Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 4. Poetry Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 5. Short Story Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 6. Creative Writing Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 7. The Novel Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: Fourth Stage Total number of Modules: Total hours in a week: Total stage credits: 1. Language & Identity Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 2. Morphology Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 3. Discourse Analysis Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 4. Translation Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: 5. Semantics Credits: Hours/week: Instructor: |
* Core Subjects: There are a number of core subjects in each stage. In order to progress to the next stage students must pass these subjects. If students fail to pass them, they will re-sit the same year. In this case students will not be allowed to move on to the next stage.