English Language Skills Development - The Insessional Programme

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - the Insessional Programme offers a range of totally FREE courses, workshops and one-to-one tutorials to any students at the University of Exeter who speak English as a second or other language.

The programme enables students to develop their English for academic study and everyday life.

Read on for more information on: • our English Language Support Programme • our Credit-Rated English Language Modules • our English Language Family Classes for Spouses and Partners of international students and staff For up-to-date information about the Insessional English Language Programme, including timetables and online registration and enrolment for support courses, visit: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/into/englishlanguage/about/

We also have a Guided Independent Learning site with useful resources and advice: https://universityofexeteruk.sharepoint.com/sites/GuidedIndependentLearningTh eInsessionalteam

For all enquiries, contact the Insessional team: insessional@exeter.ac.uk

English Language Skills Development Academic Writing Workshops: • General academic writing workshops offered at Undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral level in terms 1, 2 and 3* • Academic vocabulary, reading strategies, incorporating reading into writing, processes for writing and editing assignments, academic style, understanding feedback.

• Dissertation Writing Support for Masters students in Term 3, with a focus on difficulties in writing longer texts, reflective practice and practical tasks.

Language Development: • Extend range and accuracy of your language use, focusing at sentence level and emphasising complex sentences. Key areas of grammar and lexis will be covered, with opportunities to focus on your specific needs.

• Terms 1 & 2, for all students.

One-to-One Writing tutorials: • Tutors can provide help with essays, dissertations and other assignments (some College specific tutorials are available). Tutorials run all year round.

Guided Independent Learning (GIL): • Online bank of resources allowing students to learn and develop independently. The site has an embedded Yammer community, offering tips and an opportunity to ask questions.

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https://universityofexeteruk.sharepoint.com/sites/GuidedIndependentLearningTheInsessionaltea m Guided Independent Learning tutorials are available all year for students who would like help putting together a learning plan or who wish to review their independent skills.

Presentation Skills: • Enhance your communication skills in the context of giving an academic presentation. Participants are able to give a short presentation and receive detailed feedback in order to developing clarity and coherence, both in organisation and oral expression.

• Terms 1, 2 & 3, for all students. *no general Academic Writing workshops in term 3 specifically for Undergraduate students

Subject Specific Academic English (workshops designed for your discipline) Faculty of the Environment, Science and Economy Academic English for Postgraduate Engineers: Workshops providing practical techniques to extend and expand appropriate academic spoken and written usage for Engineering MScs (Term 1), with dissertation support in terms 2 and 3.

Academic Writing for Science: Workshops focusing on specific skills in writing for Science, suitable for students across the Sciences at all levels of academic study. (Terms 1 & 2) Exeter Business School: A range of workshops and one-to-one support is available – see details in below table Academic Writing in English workshops (Terms 1, 2 & 3). Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Oral Communication Skills for Business school students (Term 1 & 2). Including opportunities to practise speaking, build confidence and improve your oral fluency.

Presentation Skills for Business School students (Term 1). Covering useful language, strategies for effective delivery, and help with pronunciation, with opportunities to practise and receive feedback.

One-to-one support (Terms 1 & 2). Bookable individual sessions to work on students’ own writing or language questions.

Dissertation writing workshops for postgraduate students (Term 3).

Business School PhD workshops (Terms 1 & 2). Designed for students beginning their doctoral studies.

Faculty of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Subject-specific workshops are run for the departments listed in the below table. Most workshops are supported with specific one-to-one or group tutorials.

Academic English for Postgraduates in English Academic English for Postgraduates in Drama Academic English for International Film Business Academic English for Postgraduates in History Academic English for Postgraduates in Modern Languages and Cultures

Terms 1 & 2 Terms 1, 2 & 3 Terms 1 & 2 Terms 1 & 2 Terms 1, 2 & 3

Academic English for Graduate School of Education Academic English for LLM (Law postgraduates) Academic English for LLB (Law undergraduates) Academic English for Institute of Arabic & Islamic Studies Academic English for Postgraduate Social Scientists Academic English for Undergraduate Social Scientists

Terms 1 & 2 Term 1 & 2 Term 1 & 2 Terms 1 & 2 Terms 1 & 2 Terms 1 & 2

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Academic Writing for Science: Workshops focusing on specific skills in writing for Science, suitable for students across the Sciences at all levels of academic study. (Terms 1 & 2) Academic Writing for Psychologists: Workshops designed for students of Psychology. (Terms 1 & 2) Professional English for Medicine and Healthcare: Medical School and Health and Care Professions workshops, covering communicating with patients, reflective writing and teamwork. (Terms 1 & 2) Academic Writing for Health and Sport Sciences: Workshops focusing on written assignments for Health and Sport Sciences modules, with specific workshops for postgraduates and undergraduates (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Social and Cultural English (General English) Oral Communication Skills (OCS): Improve your spoken use of English in general contexts. Build confidence, meet other students to help you to integrate into the cultural and social life of the University (Terms 1 & 2).

Current Issues: Discussion forum of current affairs based on news broadcasts and other sources (Terms 1, 2 & 3).

Pronunciation Workshops: Increase awareness of features of spoken English, especially the importance of stress and intonation in communicating in English (Terms 1, 2 & 3).

Preparation for Work: • Employability support workshops (Terms 1 & 2).

• CV writing, cover letters, personal statements, and preparing for job interviews for those wishing to work in an English-speaking context (Term 3).

Workshops in Intercultural Communication: • Enhance your intercultural competence and help you excel in an international learning environment.

(Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Social and Cultural English (General English) Classes are eligible for inclusion in the Exeter Award

Credit-Rated English Language Modules A choice of four 15-credit English language modules (equivalent to 7.5 ECTS), intended for undergraduate students or students on exchange (Study Abroad) programmes.

• ELC2727 Academic Listening and Speaking • ELC2728 Academic Reading and Writing • ELC2729 International English: Contexts and Varieties • ELC2730 Professional English Further details about credit-rated modules, including timetable details and the procedure for the placement task and enrolment, can be found on the website.

English Language Classes for Spouses and Partners of International Students and Staff These term-time only classes are intended for the spouses and partners of University of Exeter students and staff, and can be joined at any time of the year. Class times and locations are provided on our website.

Programme Manager: Emma Sweeney (E.K.Sweeney@exeter.ac.uk) Assistant Programme Manager: Peter O’Rourke (P.ORourke@exeter.ac.uk) Administrative Support: insessional@exeter.ac.uk

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