ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH FOR VISITING CULTURE AND TEACHING UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL METHODOLOGY GROUPS Short courses in English language and culture
“I am Kent because it is a multicultural university and one of the loveliest universities in the UK.” Edgar Sanchez, postgraduate student
Kent is one of the UK’s leading universities and attracts a large number of international students, thanks to our global reputation for academic excellence and inspirational teaching. Our academic schools produce world-class research, and Kent is rated as internationally excellent, leading the way in many fields of study.
Our location Established in 1965, the University’s Canterbury campus is situated in the south-east of England, one hour away from London by high-speed train. The historic city of Canterbury is only a 25- minute walk from the campus and offers a wide range of shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as historic sites, including the world- famous Canterbury Cathedral.
About our short courses The University of Kent has been providing short courses for visiting groups of university and school students for more than 20 years. Our courses combine interesting English language tuition with exciting excursions and cultural visits to Kent and London.
How are our courses structured? Our courses are flexible and can be tailored to incorporate your requirements. They generally include: • • • •
English language classes in the morning guided project work in the afternoon pronunciation and presentation skills activities and excursions
What are the course aims? Our courses aim to:
activate and further develop English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
develop communication skills
consolidate use of grammatical structures and functions
extend vocabulary range
improve pronunciation
develop confidence in the use of English
develop intercultural awareness and an understanding of life in the UK
“Language support in the classes was great. The teacher was able to consolidate the cultural experiences with classroom practice Richard Caraker, Associate Professor of English Nihon University, Japan
Weekly schedule:
English language classes in all four skills cultural and educational visits
Curriculum: 1. Daily classes in reading , writing, listening and spoken English 2. Focus on British culture and customs 3. Excursions
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday/ Sunday
BREAKFAST
7.45-8.45
FREE 09.00-10.30
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
Cambridge Tour 8.00 – 17.00
English Language
LUNCH
12.30-14.00 14.00-15.30
English Language
COFFEE BREAK
10.30-11.00 11.00-12.30
English Language
Cultural Project
17.30-19.30 Social and Sports Activities
Cultural Project
Dover Castle Excursion 13.00- 17.00
Cultural Project
DINNER Social Sports Evening Evening 18.00 -20.00 17.00 – 19.00
Karaoke Evening
Assessment Learning outcomes On successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to: 1. Communicate in English with increased confidence and competence 2. Understand and use idiomatic expressions in English appropriately 3. Pronounce English more accurately and communicate more fluently 4. Interact confidently and comfortably with people from different cultures 5. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in Britain
Participants will be assessed through entry and exit level English language tests.
Accommodation and meals Participants will be offered accommodation in student houses or residences on campus, with full board, bed and breakfast or self-catering meal plans.
Social and Sports activities The social and sports activities available to students during the course can include: • • • •
evening activities in Canterbury and on campus quizzes and film evenings pub and café evenings sports events with other international students studying at CEWL
Dinner in a student house on campus
Cultural activities Cultural activities may include: • organised excursions to London, Dover and Leeds Castle • Cultural exchanges with other students Bat and Trap- a traditional Kent game
Entry requirements Our courses can be tailored to fit your group’s requirements.
Course fee Indicative Costs and Financial Arrangements (available on request) The cost covers: • Classroom tuition • Cultural activities as confirmed in the final course documentation • Food and accommodation • All equipment, resources and materials, including a welcome pack; class hand-outs, textbooks/ materials; access to university library, university computer clusters, e-mail and language and media resource centre; welcome and farewell events; a certificate of attendance
Further information
Karaoke Night on campus
An excursion to London
For further information about the programme or other courses provided by CEWL please contact: The Centre for English & World Languages University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom T: +44 (0)1227 824401 E: cewl@kent.ac.uk A Taste of Japan