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ENN103F/101/3/2014

Tutorial letter 101/3/2014
English for Academic Purposes
ENN103F
Semesters 1 & 2
Department of English Studies
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.

ENN103F/101

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 3

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PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ................................................... 4

2.1

Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 4

2.2

Outcomes ............................................................................................................................ 4

3

LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS........................................................................ 4

3.1

Lecturer(s) ........................................................................................................................... 4

3.2

Department .......................................................................................................................... 4

3.3

University ............................................................................................................................. 5

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MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES .................................................................................. 5

4.1

Prescribed books................................................................................................................. 5

4.2

Recommended books ......................................................................................................... 5

4.3

Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) ...................................................................................... 5

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE.................................................... 5

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