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Modern foreign language (MFL) course units
The aim of all our language courses is to enable you to improve both your ability to communicate and your linguistic competence in the chosen language. A balance of receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) skills are developed through communicative classes and self‐study. All courses will give an insight into the country's culture and society in a European/global context. How to study a language and various transferable skills are also part of the course.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course units
English Language Skills for Academic Purposes
This course for non-native speakers aims to further develop awareness and use of the conventions of academic English amongst those of you from other learning cultures. More specifically the course will further develop reading and writing ability in a variety of academic registers as well as developing listening and speaking skills through lectures, seminars and presentations within a university context. Various transferable skills will also be developed.
Academic Writing in English for Non‐Native Speakers
The course aims to raise awareness of the conventions of written academic literacy amongst those of you from other learning cultures and to help you to improve your ability to perform in all written tasks on your degree programme.
Academic Writing in English for Native Speakers
The course aims to raise awareness of the conventions of written academic literacy amongst native English speakers and to help you to improve your ability to perform in all written tasks on your degree programme.
British Sign Language (BSL) course unit
The course aims to cover very basic British Sign Language, with hands on practice in communicating with Deaf people on a selected range of topics, using both classroom time and online resources. You will also learn about the nature of the British Deaf community, its culture and language.