Pre-Masters Programme 2019-20 English Language and Study Skills (ELSS) Tutors QMUL Michele King

1. Pre-Masters Programme 2019-20 English Language and Study Skills (ELSS) Tutors QMUL • Michele King • James Crichton Bell • Chris Massell • Ebru Burcu

2. F&E • Friday 20th September: • Numeracy test • 11:00 – 12:00 • Queens Building LG6 (check campus map on QM+) • Arrive early and bring a pencil & eraser • No calculators or smartwatches allowed and all personal belongings at the front of the classroom

3. ELSS Structure: Reading & Writing 6 hours Lecture Comprehension & Study Skills (LCSS) 2 hours Academic language (Semester 1) 2 hours Independent study 14 hours Tutorials (individualised learning) (week 4 +)

4. ELSS • Standalone course which supports you in understanding and applying • Academic tools and conventions links to pre-Masters courses, including the Research Module. • increases mastery of English to postgraduate level • smooths progression onto Master’s Programme at QMUL

5. ELSS – not subject specific. QM Strategy 2030: • “Building opportunities for scholars from different disciplines to work together to address the major challenges facing society.” • Links prior knowledge to new ideas • cross-disciplinary perspectives i.e different ideas

6. Queen Mary 2030 Research • https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Lblmvc6Ha9c

7. UK HE: Critical Thinkers. • Analysis • Evaluation • Collaboration • Open-Mind • Problem-Solving • Creativity QM 2030 strategy: “When views collide, disciplines interact and perspectives intersect.”

8. Application to the Real World – Career Skill development for professional life and relevant to society (QM strategy 2030) For example: • Communicating clearly and accurately • Understanding the value and importance of Teamwork • Recognising valid viewpoints • Summarising arguments • Evaluating ideas • Reflecting on prior knowledge

9. ELSS - Opportunity to consider your social position within the university • Where you have come from – prior knowledge • Where you are going – plans

10. Cycles of study. Semester 1. • Multiculturalism • Globalisation • Sustainability Initially, groups are provisional. Placements from week 4 + are based on performance in induction period. Increasing autonomy. Semester 2.

11. ELSS 2019/2020-Assessments. Evidence of understanding/applying academic tools/conventions necessary for successful progression onto the QMUL Masters Programme. • Portfolio = 40% • Rest of assessments =60% Some assessments give you the opportunity to do independent research of specific topics within your own field of study

12. Portfolio (40% overall): Semester 1: Reading and Writing Assessment_1 20% Semester 2: Extended Essay Final Draft 40% Semester 2: Timed Writing Assessment 20% Semester 2: Independent Language Study 20%

13. Assessments 60% overall mark: Semester 1: Presentations 10% Semester 2: Seminar Skills 20% Semester 2: Reading and Writing assessment_2 30%

14. QMUL We believe in Global Engagement at the heart of Queen Mary.

15. PunctualityOver 15 minutes late = MARKED ABSENT • There is a positive relationshipbetween regular attendance and engagement and academic success • The school monitors attendance and engagement for the student's benefit through registers. • Consistent absenteeism indicates that a student is not engaging with the programme

16. Absence • You may not be absent from the College during term time without the advance agreement of the Programme Convenor Jenny Brown. • If you are ill or cannot attend classes for any reason, you should email your relevant tutors. • If you have a longer-term illness, or an emergency, then you should contact Michèle by email michele.king@qmul.ac.uk or telephone 020 7882 2826/7222

17. You will receive a timetable of classes for each semester. • Tutors may also announce details of changes in classes, days, times and locations. • QM+ and emails for announcements of class times, alterations in the timetable, and examinations and other tests.