Graduate Courses

English

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Students follow a two-semester (600 hour) intensive English-as-a-foreign-language program from an elementary level to an intermediate level. Emphasis is on building the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking for application to academic studies in science and technology. Instruction in vocabulary and grammar supports development of these skills. At the same time, word-processing skills are introduced and practiced, study skills are developed and attitudes to study and work are reshaped. Instruction is facilitated through classroom instruction, assignments, project work and computer-based programs.

Course description: Introduction to basic sentence formation, speaking, listening, and reading skills. The main emphasis is on elementary speaking skills. The course helps students to develop an understanding of basic language concepts. It is designed for students who are not presently prepared to study in a preparatory year program. The aim is to ensure students enter the main four components of the Prep Year program with basic skills necessary for success. Materials used are at the A-2 level according to the Common European Framework (CEF).

Course description: Introduction to basic sentence formation, speaking, listening, and reading skills. The main emphasis is on elementary speaking skills. The course helps students to develop an understanding of basic language concepts. It is designed for students who are not presently prepared to study in a preparatory year program. The aim is to ensure students enter the main four components of the Prep Year program with basic skills necessary for success. Materials used are at the A-2 level according to the Common European Framework (CEF).

Course description: Introduction to basic sentence formation, speaking, listening, and reading skills. The main emphasis is on elementary speaking skills. The course helps students to develop an understanding of basic language concepts. It is designed for students who are not presently prepared to study in a preparatory year program. The aim is to ensure students enter the main four components of the Prep Year program with basic skills necessary for success. Materials used are at the A-2 level according to the Common European Framework (CEF).

Course Description: It is considered the academic starting point of the Preparatory English Program. Elementary skills with an emphasis on structured reading and listening texts are employed with an emphasis on skill development. Students will study basic sentence structure and introduce essay formation. Materials used are at a CEF A-I / A-2 level.

Course Description: It is considered the academic starting point of the Preparatory English Program. Elementary skills with an emphasis on structured reading and listening texts are employed with an emphasis on skill development. Students will study basic sentence structure and introduce essay formation. Materials used are at a CEF A-I / A-2 level.

Course Description: It is considered the academic starting point of the Preparatory English Program. Elementary skills with an emphasis on structured reading and listening texts are employed with an emphasis on skill development. Students will study basic sentence structure and introduce essay formation. Materials used are at a CEF A-I / A-2 level.

Course Description: Students entering this program should have a minimum 420 TOEFL score. Pre-Intermediate skill development in structured reading and listening texts will be emphasized. Students will also study basic essay formation. Materials used are at a CEF A-2 /B-llevel.

Course Description: Students entering this program should have a minimum 420 TOEFL score. Pre-Intermediate skill development in structured reading and listening texts will be emphasized. Students will also study basic essay formation. Materials used are at a CEF A-2 /B-llevel.

Course Description: Students entering this program should have a minimum 420 TOEFL score. Pre-Intermediate skill development in structured reading and listening texts will be emphasized. Students will also study basic essay formation. Materials used are at a CEF A-2 /B-llevel.

Course Description: Intermediate skills with an emphasis on near native reading and listening texts are employed. Students will study academic essay writing and Introductory TOEFL preparation is stressed. Materials used are at a CEF B-1 level.

Course Description: Intermediate skills with an emphasis on near native reading and listening texts are employed. Students will study academic essay writing and Introductory TOEFL preparation is stressed. Materials used are at a CEF B-1 level.

Course Description: Intermediate skills with an emphasis on near native reading and listening texts are employed. Students will study academic essay writing and Introductory TOEFL preparation is stressed. Materials used are at a CEF B-1 level.

Course Description: This course completes the English component ofthe Preparatory English Program. Upper Intermediate skills with an emphasis on reading, listening, writing and TOEFL preparation are stressed. The aim is to ensure students are fully prepared to study at a university in the medium of English. Materials used are at a CEF B-2 level.

Course Description: This course completes the English component ofthe Preparatory English Program. Upper Intermediate skills with an emphasis on reading, listening, writing and TOEFL preparation are stressed. The aim is to ensure students are fully prepared to study at a university in the medium of English. Materials used are at a CEF B-2 level.

Course Description: This course completes the English component ofthe Preparatory English Program. Upper Intermediate skills with an emphasis on reading, listening, writing and TOEFL preparation are stressed. The aim is to ensure students are fully prepared to study at a university in the medium of English. Materials used are at a CEF B-2 level.

Production of subject-specific report: discursive or positional, researched from a variety of academic or professional sources. Proposal relating to their research report. Referencing and documentation. Professional communication: work-related skills through a variety of role-play and business activities e.g. interviewing, processing CVs/resumes, group presentations.

Pre-Requisites: ENGL102

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