English language pre-sessional summer course
The English language pre-sessional summer course is a three week programme for International, EU and exchange students who plan to study a degree course at University College Falmouth in 2012/13.
The aim of this course is to develop the language skills that you will need for your studies and your life in Britain. It is based at the Tremough Campus in Penryn, just outside Falmouth, Cornwall.
Tremough Campus map (717.73 KB)
This course is for you if...
- You are going to commence study at University College Falmouth in September/October 2012
- You want to develop your English language skills before your course starts
- You have already met the language requirements of your degree course
Course aims
To expand your
academic, functional and social vocabulary and expression- To develop your essay writing and presentation skills
- To improve grammatical accuracy and sentence structure
- To develop your academic skills - independent research, lecture listening, note-taking, citations
- To familiarise you with UCF systems and services (library, IT, study skills support )
- To prepare you for living in an English speaking environment
Course content
- Maximum class size of 15
- Average of 20 contact hours a week
- Weekly individual tutorials
- Weekly writing practice (feedback given in tutorials)
- Access to the Learning Space (online resources)
- Full access to the Learning Resource Centre - Library, IT, databases, image collections
- Social programme
Approximate timetable
English language pre-sessional course approximate timetable (108.01 KB)
Assessment
There is no formal assessment on the course and therefore has no exam or final mark. Instead we encourage you to research an area of interest from your degree course in order to produce an extended piece of writing. You will receive detailed feedback on your work and on how best to continue developing your language skills once your academic course starts.
Social programme
As part of the course
you have the option of taking part in various social events. These include activities such as: a boat trip
up the river Fal, a beach BBQ, water sports, pub quiz, trips to the Eden project, art
galleries, local gardens.
Cost
The course fees are £300. Please contact us for details on how to pay and book a place on the course.
Dates
First three weeks of September - exact dates to be confirmed.
Location
Tremough Campus in Penryn, just outside Falmouth, Cornwall.
Tremough Campus map (717.73 KB)
More information about University College Falmouth's Tremough Campus is available here
Contact details
English Language Summer Course
ASK: Academic Skills
University College
Falmouth
Tremough Campus
Penryn, Cornwall
TR10 9EZ
Tel: +44
(0)1326 254228
Email: languages@falmouth.ac.uk
Accommodation
Self-catering accommodation is available in the student residences on Tremough Campus at a cost of £14 per night. It is not included in the course fees.
For more details and to book a room please contact the Conference Office:
www.tremoughservices.com/conferencing
Travel to Falmouth
For full details about travelling to Falmouth visit www.falmouth.ac.uk
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