MUV College is licensed as a Higher Education Institution providing study programmes accredited at Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels 5 to 7, which correspond to the same levels on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). It is setting up Schools for Digital and Performing Arts, Environmental Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, and Business and Management.
MQF Level 3 Award in English Literacy
This course consists of 240 lessons (180 hours) spread over three months, or over nine months if taken parttime. Students will be guided to achieve an independent use of the English language, up to levels A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), depending on their initial knowledge of the language. Learners will have the opportunity to intensively practise communicating and expressing themselves in English throughout the course.
The learning process will be widely based on the use of active teaching methods. It will feature discussions, individual and group exercises, group work and feedback, as well as presentations.
Lessons includes
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Conversation including discussions, role-plays and presentations
- Reading from a variety of sources on different topics with a focus on pronunciation
- Language lab to enhance listening, understanding and pronunciation
- Practical writing skills, including letters, notes, emails, messages, job applications and short reports
- Social communication skills
At the end of the course students will be able to...
- Complete exercises in English grammar and spelling
- Demonstrate their knowledge of the set of structural rules that make up the English language
- Engage in conversation about a variety of subjects
- Read and understand basic texts in English
- Express themselves independently on a range of common topics
- Use common expressions to argue and discuss in English
- Write effective job applications in English
- Expand their employment prospects in an English-speaking environment
Further Details
The course consists of two mandatory units of 5 ECTS credits each, focusing on speaking and writing in English. To achieve this Malta/European Qualifications Framework (MQF/EQF) Level 3 Award, candidates must successfully complete both units.
The programme may be taken fulltime over a three-month period. Alternatively, learners may prefer the part-time option. Generally, both units will be completed in two semesters (9 months), if taken part-time.
The programme has been designed to be generally equivalent to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for language skills, but the scores obtained in the final assessment and the grade awarded may correspond to a lower (A1) or a higher (B1) level.
The course is currently being evaluated by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) for accreditation purposes. The process is expected to be completed within the next few weeks.
Teaching Methods
The learning process will be widely based on the use of active teaching methods. It will feature discussions, individual and group exercises, group work and feedback, as well as presentations.
Working in teams as well as individually, the students will:
- Carry out grammar exercises and short writing tasks as part of their coursework
- Show sustained development of
- personal discipline
- team-work skills
- reading skills
- communication skills, maintaining conversations and discussions in English
- writing skills
- − Receive advice on progression to higher education or career opportunities from their tutors
- − Be assessed on sustained participation and the completion of class exercises
- − Develop confidence in learning, with the aim of encouraging progression to further education and career opportunities
