- Lecture number
- 042025j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
- Gregory Frade
Description
Target group:
The English B2.2 semester course is designed for those interested in expanding their existing English skills. The course is suitable for participants who have completed a B2.1 course or approximately 500 hours of English instruction.
Content:
The focus of this course is on upper intermediate English skills. Attention is given to the four primary language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course focuses on English in an academic context, but also incorporates general language components. If you complete the lessons and engage with the language outside of class, you can reach B2 level after one semester.
Assessment:
Regular and active participation in the class.
Completion of homework assignments.
Exam on the last day of class.
The course consists of 30 classroom hours. Attendance is compulsory. If you wish to receive a certificate, you may not be absent for more than 6 class hours (20%). The final grade is composed of 30% class participation and 70% final exam.
Literature
Please have the following textbook available at the start of the course:
New Language Leader Upper Intermediate Course Book & MyEnglish Lab Pearson Education
ISBN: 978-1-4479-6154-3, the online component is valid for two years.
Registration
- Lecture number
- 042026j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Registration deadline
- 09/17/2023
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
Target group:
The C1.1 English language level course is for students who want to expand on their previous English language knowledge at an advanced level. The course is suitable for students who have completed the B2.2 course (upper intermediate) or have approximately 500 classroom hours of English language lessons.
Content:
The focus of this is on advanced English language skills. Attention is paid to the four primary language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course is rooted in an English for academic purposes pedagogy but is applicable to everyday life.
Regular and active participation is required for successful completion of the course. This includes the completion of homework in order to continue practicing and consolidating what has been learned in the classroom.
Assessment:
Regular and active participation in the class. Completion of homework assignments. Exam on the last day of class.
The course consists of 30 classroom hours. Attendance is compulsory. If you wish to receive a certificate, you may not be absent for more than 6 class hours (20%). The final grade is composed of 30% class participation and 70% final exam.
Literature
Please have the following textbook available at the start of the course:
New Language Leader Advanced with MyEnglish Lab Pearson Education
ISBN: 978 1 4479 6142 0, the online component is valid for two years.
Registration
- Lecture number
- 042027j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
Target group:
The C1.2 English language level course is for students who want to expand on their previous English language knowledge at an advanced level. The course is suitable for students who have completed the C1.1 course (upper intermediate) or have approximately 600-650 classroom hours of English language lessons.
Content:
The focus of this is on advanced English language skills. Attention is paid to the four primary language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course is rooted in an English for academic purposes pedagogy but is applicable to everyday life.
Regular and active participation is required for successful completion of the course. This includes the completion of homework in order to continue practicing and consolidating what has been learned in the classroom.
Assessment:
Regular and active participation in the class. Completion of homework assignments. Exam on the last day of class.
The course consists of 30 classroom hours. Attendance is compulsory. If you wish to receive a certificate, you may not be absent for more than 6 class hours (20%). The final grade is composed of 30% class participation and 70% final exam.
Literature
Please have the following textbook available at the start of the course:
New Language Leader Advanced with MyEnglish Lab Pearson Education
ISBN: 978 1 4479 6142 0, the online component is valid for two years.
Registration
- Lecture number
- 042034j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
The conversation and discussion course is for English language learners who want to work on their spoken English skills. Course topics are student and instructor directed. Attention will focus on everyday conversation and on appropriate language use for discussions in academic and workplace settings.
Attendance is compulsory.
Literature
Course material to be provided by the educator.Registration
- Lecture number
- 042028j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
Target group:
The B2 Business English course is suitable for students who have completed the B1.2 course (intermediate) or have approximately 500 classroom hours of English language lessons.
Content:
The B2 Business English language level course is for students who want to expand on their previous English language knowledge at an upper intermediate level with a focus on the business context. The four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are developed throughout the course.
Students who have completed a general English language B2 course would find some of the course repetitive, but would learn new vocabulary and specialized communication activities for a business environment.
Assessment:
Regular and active participation in the class. Completion of homework assignments. Klausur on the last day of the class.
Literature
Literature:Handford, M, Lisboa, M, Koester, A, & Pitt, A. (2011). Business Advantage B2. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 978-3-12-502815-9
Recommended Text(s) and Practice:
BBC business section online: good for practicing listening and reading.
www.bbc.com/capital
Registration
- Lecture number
- 042029j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
Course description:
This course is an exploration of the available technologies to help ESL students with their understanding and use of academic English. Together we will compile a list of machine translators, grammar and writing programs, and AI. We will then analyze how they can be used to enhance our general English abilities and our Academic English writing and research skills.
Prerequisite:
Completion of the B1.2 course (upper intermediate) or have approximately 360 classroom hours of English language lessons.
Required text:
There is not required text for this course, but you will be expected to find and use various programs and apps. Other readings will be provided.
Recommended text:
Read what you can in general interest, tech focused specialty publications, and academic journals.
Course goals:
The goals of this course are for students:
-to improve the quality of written and oral expression in an academic context.
-to develop digital literacy skills for improving English language skills.
-to understand the technological options available for improving your English.
-to understand the ethical implications of the assistive writing and language technologies.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
-select and use appropriate technologies for improving their writing and speaking.
-write an academic text more easily.
-build vocabulary and knowledge of grammar/syntax.
-discuss this topic with peers.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on your active participation in the course, homework assignments, presentation, and final test/paper.
Literature
Course material will be provided by the educator.Registration
- Lecture number
- 042030j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
Target Group:
The Grammar and Punctuation for Academic Writing course is an English for Academic Purposes course for students with a B1-C1 English level proficiency who want to focus on the grammar necessary for the effective writing of academic texts.
Content:
The course begins with a review of verb tense use in an academic context before moving on to more complex structures like showing logical links, expressing, shades of meaning, and using relative clauses. Although useful outside academia, the grammar in this course is focused solely on the academic context.
Assessment:
Regular and active participation in the class. Completion of homework assignments. Klausur to be turned in on the last day of class.
Literature
Please bring the following learning material withyou on your first day of class:English for Academic Study: Grammar for Writing. Study Book
ISBN: 978-1-78260-070-1
Registration
- Lecture number
- 042068j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
Target Group:
The building academic vocabulary short course is for students with a B2 English level proficiency or higher (B2-C2) who want to expand their vocabulary for academic purposes and/or want to "close the gap" between non-native and native like English proficiency.
Content:
This is a self-study course with instructor support. This means you have access to all the materials, including answer keys, and that an instructor oversees the structure and timing of activities, as well as answers any questions throughout the semester. The first part of the course focuses on vocabulary development and the uses words from the General Service List. The second part of the course provides practice using words from the Academic Word List sublists 1-5.
Assessment:
Regular and active participation in the class. Completion of homework assignments. Post-test on the last day of course and turning in of language portfolio.
Literature
Please have a copy of the following textbook by the start of the course:
English for Academic Study: Vocabulary Book Garnet Education
ISBN: 978 1 90861 443 8
Registration
- Lecture number
- 042069j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 18
Events
Lecturers
Description
Target group:
English Public Speaking and Presentation Skills is a course for students (and other university members) who want to learn how to write, organize, and deliver English language oral presentations or speeches. Students practice the productive skills of writing and speaking in the course.
Course content:
The focus of this course is on upper intermediate and advanced English language skills. Particular attention is paid to understanding the basic principles of speeches and presentations, planning, writing, and delivering presentations.
You will learn to write with an oral style and deliver a speech or presentation to a specific audience, as well as useful phrases and strategies for dealing with stage fright and speaking confidently.
Regular and active participation is required for successful completion of the course. This includes the completion of homework in order to continue practicing and consolidating what has been learned in the classroom. Attendance is compulsory.
Assessment:
Regular active participation in the class.
Presentations delivered to the class during both the semester and the exam week.
Literature
Course material will be provided by the educator.Registration
- Lecture number
- 042031j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 13
Lecturers
Description
Target Group:
The Grammar and Punctuation for Academic Writing course is an English for Academic Purposes course for students with a B1-C1 English level proficiency who want to focus on the grammar necessary for the effective writing of academic texts.
Content:
This course is focuses on the grammar used in academic journal articles, essays, and other academic texts. Academic grammar uses a limited number of tenses and focuses on developing your academic voice. The course begins with a review of verb tense use in an academic context before moving on to more complex structures like showing logical links, expressing, shades of meaning, and using relative clauses. Although useful outside academia, the grammar in this course is focused solely on the academic context.
Format:
This is a self-study with instructor support. This means you have access to all the materials, including answer keys, and that an instructor oversees the structure and timing of activities, as well as answers any questions throughout the semester. A syllabus is provided and assignments can be uploaded to moodle to keep you on track to finish the course. The instructor will send weekly reminders but you can generally work at your own pace.
Assessment:
Completion of homework assignments. Language portfolio turned in on the last day of class.
Technology:
This course uses the learning management software moodle, and the online meetings software Webex when needed. Further materials related to the book are available through the publisher’s website.
Literature
Please have the following textbook available at the start of the course:English for Academic Study: Grammar for Writing Study Book Garnet Education
ISBN: 978 1 78260 070 1
Registration
- Lecture number
- 042032j
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2023
- Type
- Language Course
- Maximum number of participants
- 13
Lecturers
Description
Target Group: The building academic vocabulary short course is for students with a B2 English level proficiency or higher (B2-C2) who want to expand their vocabulary for academic purposes and/or want to "close the gap" between non-native and native like English proficiency.
Content: This course focuses on building your academic vocabulary. This is the vocabulary used regardless of major within academia and one way to become more fluent in the English language. Furthermore, if you are studying in English in a non-native English speaking country, building your vocabulary is integral part of enhancing your English abilities. The first part of the course focuses on vocabulary development and the uses words from the General Service List. The second part of the course provides practice using words from the Academic Word List sublists 1-5.
Format:.This is a self-study with instructor support. This means you have access to all the materials, including answer keys, and that an instructor oversees the structure and timing of activities, as well as answers any questions throughout the semester. A syllabus is provided and assignments can be uploaded to moodle to keep you on track to finish the course. The instructor will send weekly reminders but you can generally work at your own pace.
Assessment: Completion of homework assignments. Post-test on the last day of course and turning in of language portfolio.
Technology: This course uses the learning management software moodle, and the online meetings software Webex when needed. Further materials related to the book are available through the publisher’s website.
Literature
Please have the following textbook available at the start of the course:English for Academic Study: Vocabulary Book Garnet Education
ISBN: 978 1 90861 443 8
Registration
Placement Test
A placement test is required for enrollment at level A1.2 and above if you have not yet taken and successfully completed any courses with us.