Convenor name: Samuel Martin
Convenor email: sm2@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P360
Office hours: Tues 11am - 1pm
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/b53e83332b0f4d70a7f7dd59f84134f6@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/V-wr7Sd8lUa6L-0A14I8Aw2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mlink
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
LO1 Identify and apply the basic elements of an academic essay.
LO2 Produce an effectively organised piece of academic writing.
LO3 Select and incorporate different types of evidence to support and illustrate concepts and arguments.
LO4 Demonstrate effective oral expression in interactive academic contexts
Assessment 1: Name: Portfolio
Assessment 1: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 1: Due date: Assessment Week 1
Assessment 1: Format: Portfolio of written tasks
Assessment 2: Name: Oral
Assessment 2: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 2: Due date: Tuesday of week 10
Assessment 2: Format: An academic group discussion or seminar
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
