Academic English Language Communication (AELC)
This mandatory course is for students whose language entry scores are below IELTS 7.0/TOEFL 91 or are seen to be at this level in other equivalent language tests.
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This course is designed to help students improve their reading skills in order to succeed academically and professionally. The course is structured around developing a number of key reading strategies and techniques such as skimming and scanning to quickly identify key information, as well as how to take effective notes and summarize key points. Participants also learn how to use different reading aids and technologies, such as online dictionaries and other resources, to aid their comprehension and understanding of texts. In addition, the course will focus on reading critically, whereby students analyze and evaluate information, identify biases and assumptions to make evidence-based decisions. Students will develop a solid foundation in reading skills that will help them succeed in their academic and professional lives and be better equipped to engage with complex texts in a variety of contexts.
Course Content
Running for 3 x weekly 1.5 hour sessions, the following course themes are covered:
Session 1: Introduction to a variety of reading techniques and critical reading.
Session 2: Scanning, skimming and intensive reading.
Session 3: Note-taking, extensive reading, introduction to speed reading.
Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Use a variety of reading techniques to identify the information they need from a text more quickly
2. Read a text critically to eliminate biases and better understand the writer’s implicit meanings
3. Use note-taking strategies to digest and organize their reading more effectively
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Pronunciation for Academic and Professional Purposes
This course in pronunciation is designed to help students improve their spoken English by focusing on key aspects of pronunciation. Through a series of interactive sessions and practical activities, students will develop their ability to produce and recognize English sounds, stress and intonation patterns, as well as word and sentence rhythm.
Find Out MoreReading for Academic and Professional Purposes
This course is designed to help students improve their reading skills in order to succeed academically and professionally. The course is structured around developing a number of key reading strategies and techniques such as skimming and scanning to quickly identify key information, as well as how to take effective notes and summarize key points.
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