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Academic English Skills: Coursework 1 Questions

Pathway: September Foundation Engineering and Science

Deadline for CW 1 first draft: 14th February 2020 (2:00pm)

Deadline for CW 1 final draft: 6th March 2020 (2:00pm)

Questions Genre Start your research with this source:

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in providing a degree-level education. What are the strengths and weaknesses of such courses, and how realistic is to expect them to replace face-to-face learning in the future?

Discursive de Freitas, I., Morgan, J. and Gibson, D. (2015) 'Will MOOCs transform learning and teaching in higher education? Engagement and course retention in online learning provision'. British Journal of Educational Technology, 46 (3), pp.455-471.

2. Robots are increasingly replacing humans in the modern world. Discuss the impacts of this trend on developed and developing countries.

Discursive Rossiter, J. (2017) 'Robotics, Smart Materials, and Their Future Impact for Humans', in N. M. Deano (ed.) The next step: Exponential life. Spain: BBVA, pp.28-44. Available at: https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/wp- content/uploads/2017/12/Ficha-The-Next-Step.pdf [Accessed 13th November 2019]

3. Consider the ways in which space exploration has affected our modern world. Discuss the financial impacts and consider whether this investment has been beneficial for science.

Discursive Thumm et al. (2014). 'International space station accomplishments update: Scientific discovery, advancing future exploration, and benefits brought home to earth'. Acta Astronautica, (103), pp.235-242.

4. In order to provide effective health care to individuals, medical professionals must be willing to work and capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.' Discuss the above statement, indicating your position on the topic. To support your thesis, select two illnesses/conditions for which a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is recommended.

Argument Firth-Cozens, J. (2001) ‘Multidisciplinary teamwork: the good, bad, and everything in between’. BMJ Quality & Safety, (10), pp.65-66.

5. In which ways and to what extent can architecture and urban planning promote equality among citizens? Focus your answer on one area from (a) gender equality, (b) accessibility or (c) social and affordable housing.

SPSE Burgess, G. (2008) ‘Planning and the Gender Equality Duty – why does gender matter?’. People, Place and Policy Online, 2 (3), pp.112-121.

Remember:

You should use the recommended source as a starting point for your research; you are not required to include it in your work.

Your coursework submission must be your own work. Do not collaborate with other students, use proof-reading services or software, or essay mills. Sources used must be in English. Using

translation software and failing to acknowledge sources is academic misconduct.