The AUL offers a University Foundation Course (UFC) for those
students who wish to enter university. As an international student
you will be required to have a good level of English before you
start your course (minimum score: TOEFL 500; IELTS 5.5), so the AUL
offers a course specially designed to raise your English language
competence to operational level.
Language competence to operational level. It provides a
comprehensive preparation for the student whose English language
abilities need to be improved before commencement of the degree
program.
Content:
The focus of
this course both in its content and methodology is the type of language and
study skills that will be useful for students who wish to pursue a course of
academic study either at degree or at postgraduate level.
Essential components of this course include grammar and structural features of
the language, principles of written English in a range of formal/informal
contexts, effective listening techniques, oral presentation skills and practice,
punctuation, summarizing, advanced reading skills and idiomatic English. In
addition, students will be given the sort of practical help in the form of study
skills and cultural awareness which will enable them to face any academic
challenge with confidence. The ability to communicate and the maximization of
personal effectiveness are the goals of this course.
Basic computer skills and an introduction to essential word-processing with free
access to the AUL Computer Centre also form an integral part of the UFC.
The small group teaching and interactive nature of the language classes provide
a uniquely supportive and participative learning environment. Teaching methods
are varied and include tutorials, workshops, guided reading, study visits and
private study.
Objectives:
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enable the student to achieve English language competency
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to develop the student's independent learning and critical thinking skills
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to prepare the student for the cultural and social challenges presented by
studying in another country
Successful students will be awarded the AUL Certificate in
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and will automatically be accepted onto the
degree course of their choice.
Students will also be given the opportunity to enter for IELTS (International
English Language Testing System).
This is a thorough-going examination
which tests the whole range of core skills in English and has
established itself as the main English Language test for entrance to
University both in Britain and abroad.
The course will be taught over 2 semesters.
