Language for Communication and Society

Program Overview

This 6-week pre-sessional Masters course enhances academic English language skills for media and communication students. It includes lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, preparing students for independent study and critical thinking. The course helps students adapt to UK university life, meet peers, and settle into Leeds before the Masters program begins.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This is a 6-week full-time pre-sessional Masters course designed to improve academic English language skills to the level needed to study a Masters degree at the University of Leeds. The course focuses on media and communication, helping students adapt to life in the UK and at the University.

Objectives:

• Improve academic English language skills relevant to media and communication.
• Adapt to studying in the UK ahead of a Masters degree.
• Become familiar with University facilities like libraries, study spaces, and learning platforms.
• Settle into Leeds before the Masters program begins.
• Meet other students and build a community of peers.
• Learn how to use academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in the context of media and communication.

Outline:

Content:

• The curriculum is developed in collaboration with the academic faculty and informed by research in English language teaching.
• Focuses on skills needed for media, communication, and language degrees.
• Includes listening to introductory academic lectures exploring different themes over six weeks.
• Students work on understanding content and language used, along with core texts, through language classes and seminars.

Structure:

• The course structure may change from time to time.

Course Schedule:

• Classes normally take place between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

Assessment:

• The course uses a range of assessment methods, which may include:
• Written assignments
• Speaking assignments
• Presentations
• Research projects

Teaching:

Methods:

• Students are taught in classes, lectures, practical sessions, and group seminars.
• They work individually and with others.
• Independent study is an important element of the course.
• Students are encouraged to think critically.
• Students are taught by expert academics, from lecturers to professors.
• They may also be taught by industry professionals and trained postgraduate researchers.

Unique Approaches:

Other:

• The Language Centre provides a weekly program of optional social activities during the course.
Some are free, while others have a cost, typically no more than £30.
• Accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.
• The course is accredited by BALEAP.
• Students have access to the Language Zone, a study and resource center for independent language learning.
• The Language Zone is equipped with a computer cluster, books and magazines, audio and video resources.
• Students can participate in workshops, language groups, and language advice drop-ins.

International: £3,439 (per year)