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 aims to engage students in discussion and debate around some of the key, current concerns and approaches within science. Offering guidance as to useful spoken language and phrases, style and strength of argument, students are encouraged to create their own ideas and understanding of the content and connect it to their scientific experience and expertise. Students are encouraged to think more deeply and critically about the ideas and arguments and to gain a broader insight through the shared ideas and different perspectives of others.
Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to: -
Articulate their thoughts more confidently and effectively.
Actively participate in high-level scientific discussion and debate.
Construct and put forward solid arguments in real-time.
Appropriately inform and/or persuade an audience more effectively.
Running for 2 x 1.5 hour sessions, this course covers a different scientific theme or concern in each session.
Courses
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.
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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.
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