Classes
All classes run over both Terms 1 and 2 – i.e. from October to March. You will have two or four hours tuition every week[1](15 or 30 credits). Classes are held in the target language and are kept as small as possible.
[1]Plus weekly workshops for Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin 15-credit modules at level 1 and 2.
Workshops (Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin)
For Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin 15-credit language modules at level 1 and level 2 there are supplementary compulsory weekly workshops in Terms 1 and 2 to assist students with additional practice in these languages. You will be allocated to a workshop when you register.
Self‐study
You should spend four or eight hours every week (15 or 30 credits) studying on your own, re-enforcing the skills acquired in class. This consists of homework – set regularly by your CLIE tutor(s) and corrected in class or marked by your tutor as appropriate – and work guided informally by your tutor but set, performed and evaluated by yourself. It is essential that an appropriate amount of time is dedicated to self-study throughout the course.
You are encouraged to keep a logbook with a detailed and critical account of the various tasks and exercises. This will enable your tutor to monitor your long-term progress.
Language and culture activities
The CLIE Events Officer, Tina Dickson, will organise language and culture-related events for students taking courses at level 3 and above (e.g. academia, art, business and current affairs, customs and traditions, food). These events will take place in Term 1 and in Term 2 and will allow students to expand their foreign language practice through guided tours, discussions and seminars.