Overview

Information literacy is an essential lifelong academic and professional skill.

Throughout this course, students will be exposed to the practical methods of learning “how to learn”. Students will also get an understanding of how to; acquire and/or improve their ways of sourcing, evaluating, interpreting and applying sound sources of knowledge. Furthermore, this module focuses on the communication skills required on a daily basis and can be amalgamated into everyday conversations. This module will equip students with the language competencies necessary to handle the course content and related tasks and assignments.

Malta/EU Fee

€600

Benefits

Malta Further and Higher Education Authority

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) was officially launched on the 8th of January 2021 and is legislated by the revised Education Act which came into force on the 1st of January 2021. Our tagline is ‘Quality Education for Confident Futures.’

Our mission statement is:

“to foster the development and achievement of excellence in further and higher education in Malta through research, effective licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, and recognition of qualifications established under the Malta Qualifications Framework.”

The MFHEA focuses on:

  • providing accreditation to further and higher educational institutions;
  • providing accreditation to programmes or courses of studies at further and higher education levels;
  • quality assurance of both educational institutions and programmes or courses;
  • recognition of obtained national or international qualifications as well as prospective qualifications;
  • validation of informal and non-formal learning;
  • research and policy recommendations on issues related to further and higher education.

The MFHEA is an independent, transparent, and international authority. We work to ensure the highest standards and to foster a competent community of empowered individuals, with the right skills to follow their dreams and make the future happen.

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Duration

3 Months

Starting

September, 2023

Delivery

Face to face

Language

Delivered in English

Credits

20 ECTS

Academic English – EQF/MQF Level 4 – 20 ECTS

  1. The use of different communication methods (e.g., telephone calls, emails, etc.);
  2. The purpose and importance of academic writing;
  3. The difference between academic integrity and dishonesty (plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, professional misconduct);
  4. The development of academic writing and voice;
  5. The importance of reading literacy and the various modes of reading;
  6. The purpose and utility of taking notes;
  7. Different forms of written assignments (essay, reflective, essay, short reviews, short answers) and their expectations;
  8. How to use structuring techniques (format, paragraphs, content) for effective written assignments;
  9. The benefits of planning for examinations and how to manage stress; 

 

Assessment Criteria

This module will be assessed through class contribution (10%), an assignment (30%), a presentation (20%) and an exam (40%).

  • The use of different communication methods (e.g., telephone calls, emails, etc.);
  • The purpose and importance of academic writing;
  • The difference between academic integrity and dishonesty (plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, professional misconduct);
  • The development of academic writing and voice;
  • The importance of reading literacy and the various modes of reading;
  • The purpose and utility of taking notes;
  • Different forms of written assignments (essay, reflective, essay, short reviews, short answers) and their expectations;
  • How to use structuring techniques (format, paragraphs, content) for effective written assignments;
  • The benefits of planning for examinations and how to manage stress; 

As part of the enrolment process, all applicants will be assessed via Avanza’s interview board. All entries will be assessed on an individual basis. Learners are required to be 16+ years of age, possess either:

As part of the enrolment process, all applicants will be assessed via Avanza’s interview board. All entries will be assessed on an individual basis.  Learners are required to be 16+ years of age, possess either; Secondary Education Certificate, 4 O-levels (Grade 5 or better) in Maths, English and another 2 subjects or equivalent; or Mature Students as per Avanza Academy’s Internal Quality Assurance document. Individuals applying under the clause of mature students may be asked to sit for an interview or aptitude test prior to admission to the course.

This module will be assessed through class contribution (10%), an assignment (30%), a presentation (20%) and an exam (40%).

Location

Avanza Training Academy

Head Office

Oftec Business Centre,
1-2, Notabile Road
Birkirkara, BKR1876
Malta.

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