CLaCT Brochure

Learn English. Teach Englishat the Centre for Language and Communication Training

1 CONTENTS

3 About the Centre

5 Pre-sessional intensive route

7 English Plus Pre-sessional Award (EPPA)

9 Pre-sessional routes

10 English testing

11 Short courses

13 In-sessional language support and development

14 Teacher training and development

15 Study year abroad

17 Discover Wolverhampton

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ThE CENTrE fOr LANguAgE AND COmmuNICATION TrAININg (CLACT) 43 ThE CENTrE fOr LANguAgE AND COmmuNICATION TrAININg (CLACT)

The Centre is part of the University of Wolverhampton and accredited by the leading language teaching association, English UK, having gained British Council recognition for the quality of its English Language provision.

We deliver language and communication training for the academic, regional and international community.

About us:• ourfriendlystaffarehighlyqualifiedandexperiencedin

delivering courses in English as a Foreign Language (EFL), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics.Weareproudofourexcellentstandardsinteaching and research.

• wedesignanddeliverlanguagedevelopmentandcommunicationcoursesforexistingUniversitystudents.

The Centre for Language and Communication Training (CLaCT)

ThE CENTrE fOr LANguAgE AND COmmuNICATION TrAININg (CLACT) 43 ThE CENTrE fOr LANguAgE AND COmmuNICATION TrAININg (CLACT)

• weareaccreditedbytheBritishCounciltoprovidetheEnglish language Pre-sessional and In-sessional courses at the University of Wolverhampton.

• theCentreisaBritishCouncilpreferredsupplierfortheir General Teacher Training Programme in China, and runs refresher/improvement courses throughout the yearforEnglishteachersfromallovertheworld,including Ajou University in South Korea, the British College of Applied Studies in Sri Lanka and Zhengzhou Education Bureau, China.

The Centre provides: • pre-sessionalcoursestoimprovelanguageskillstothe

level required for entry to University courses. Entry routes range from CEFR level A1-B2

• teacherdevelopmentprogrammesforexistingteachersof English as a Foreign Language to advance their classroomskillsandknowledge

• languagesupportanddevelopmentopportunitiesforallinternationalstudents,designedtohelpexistingstudents improve and develop their language competence

• creditbearingmodulesinEnglishasaForeignLanguage at A2-C2 levels of competence

• languagecompetencetesting.Wehaveourownentrytest(WolverhamptonEnglishProficiencyExam)thathasbeen developed to assess the language level and training needs of international applicants. It is not accepted by UKBA for Tier 4 Student Visa purposes unless a score of 5.5 is achieved in all elements. We run regular testing sessions in our partner institutions and monthly drop-in tests in Wolverhampton

• summerprogrammesofferingcoursesinEnglishasaForeign Language at all levels, plus subject-based specialistcoursessuchasEnglishforSpecificPurposes (ESP) and Content and Language Integrated Learning(CLIL),aswellasthechancetolearnanewsubject/skill through the medium of English (CLIL)

• bespokeshortcoursesbyarrangement,deliveredintheUK or overseas.

For further information, visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/clact

5 INTENSIvE PrE-SESSIONAL rOuTE

Intensive Pre-sessional route

For entry requirements and course duration please see pre-sessional routes chart on page 9.

The intensive course is offered at various entry levels, all of whicharedesignedtohelpstudentsimprovetheiracademic language to the level required by the University of Wolverhampton for entry onto its degree programmes.

The intensive route is demanding and students must be motivatedandfullycommitted.Academicstaffwilldoeverything they can to help students achieve their aims; encouragethemtoworkhardandfeedbackregularlyabout their progress.

Progress is measured by continuous assessment. Class activitiesandtaskswillbedevelopedindependently,submitted, marked and returned for redrafting and correction.

Course requirements – students must:• demonstrateconsistenteffortandprogressthroughout

the course• attendatleast80%ofclassestobesuccessful• attendregularone-to-onetutorialswithUniversity

lecturers• hearandreadlecturesandpapersbyacademicstaff

from the University• undertakeoriginalresearchandproduceanextended

essay on an academic subject of their choice.

For further information, visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/presessional

Start levels

BeginnerThis course introduces you to all four language skills (reading,writing,listeningandspeaking)andbeginstobuildyourvocabularyandgrammarknowledge.Youneedto have studied some English before you are accepted on to this course.

ElementaryThispartofthecourseconsolidatesandextendsyourlanguageskills,withastrongemphasisonincreasingyourvocabularyandgrammarknowledge.

Intermediate 1This level begins to introduce academic language skills, focusing on building fluency in the four skills through a project undertaken in small groups.

Intermediate 2 and AdvancedThis part of the intensive course prepares students for academic study at University. By the time of completion studentswillbeableto:

• comprehendmeaningfromarangeofcomplextexts,forexample:newsitems,interviews,lectures,academic articles, talks and presentations

• contributeeffectivelyviadiscussion,forums,seminarsandpresentationsonarangeoftechnicalissueswithadegree of fluency and spontaneous interaction

• produceclear,well-arguedwrittenworkonawiderange of topics including reports, arguments, and data analysis.

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7 ENgLISh PLuS PrE-SESSIONAL AWArD (EPPA)

ThiscoursepreparesstudentswhosefirstlanguageisnotEnglishforUniversitystudy.Itisdesignedforstudentswhodo not meet the University’s English Language entry requirements. The course develops English competence in allfourcoreskills(reading,writing,listeningandspeaking)tothe level required to study a degree course (CEFR B2 or equivalent).

EPPA helps students to:• developvocabularyandknowledgeofthesubjectareatheywillstudy

• acquireanddeveloptheskillsandknowledgeneededforacademic success

• preparefor,andundertakeassessments• learnfrom,andwith,fellowstudents• receivefeedbackandprogressreportsfromteachers• participateinpracticalandgroupwork• developcommunicationskillsandworkinamulticulturalcontext.

Course requirements:• Theawardlastseitherone,twoorthreesemesters,

depending on a student’s level of English on entry. • Studentsshouldexpecttoworkforatleast10hourspermodule,perweekinadditiontotheirscheduledclasses.

• Tocompletetheawardstudentsmustpasseverymoduleandattend80%ofclasses.

For further information, visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/eppa

Start levels

Elementary Thispartofthecourseconsolidatesandextendsyourlanguage skills, placing a strong emphasis on increasing yourvocabularyandgrammarknowledge.

Studentswillstudythefollowingmodules:Languageskills(3EG001),Communicationskills(3EG002)andIntroductiontolifeintheUK(3EG003).

Intermediate In addition to improving your language skills and accuracy, thissectionofthecoursewillintroduceyoutothebasicacademicskillsyouwillneedforuniversitystudy.

Studentswillstudythefollowingmodules:Learningthroughtextanddiscourse(3EG004),Grammarandwriting(3EG005)andCommunicatingincontext(3EG006).

Advanced TheAdvancedsectionofthecoursewillgivestudentstheacademic skills and strategies they need for their degree programme and prepares them for the demands of studying foradegreeintheUK.Thecoursealsoallowsstudentstostudy one module from their chosen academic subject.

Studentswillstudytwocoremodules:Languageproductionskills(3EG007)andEngagingwithtexts(3EG008).

Theywillalsochooseonemodulefrom:Languageandcultureincommunity(3EG009),EnglishforBusinessStudies(3EG0010)orExploringanacademicdiscipline(3EG004).

English Plus Pre-sessional Award (EPPA)

For entry requirements please see pre-sessional routes chart on page 9.

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9 PrE-SESSIONAL rOuTES


Start level: IELTS 3.5 or CEFR A1 (or equivalent)

Course duration:Sixweeks,20teachinghoursperweek

BEGINNER

ELEMENTARY

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

INTERMEDIATE 1

Start level: IELTS 4.5 or CEFR B1

Course duration:Fourweeks,20teachinghoursperweek

INTERMEDIATE 2

Start level: IELTS5.0(orequivalentinallelements),orCEFR B1


ADVANCED

Start level: IELTS 5.5 in all elements or CEFR B2


Start level: IELTS4.0,CEFRA2(orequivalent)orappropriateschoolleavingcertificate

Course duration:12weeks,15teachinghoursperweek

Start level: IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) or a Pass at Elementary


Start level: IELTS 5.5 or Pass at Intermediate level


English Plus Pre-sessional Award (EPPA) route

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We offer two types of English tests at the University.

1. The Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam (WEPE)

WEPE has been developed to assess applicants’ language skills and is similar to IELTS or other academic language exams.ThetestisgradedinasimilarwaytoIELTS(Level1-9).

TheCentrerunsexamsessionsinpartnerinstitutionsoverseas and in the UK. The Centre also runs a drop-in test on the second Wednesday of every month. To book a placeonthenexttest,email:[email protected]

Please note: In order to study for a degree at the University astudentmustachievea6.0inWEPE.Astudentwhoscores a 5.5 in all elements can join an intensive Pre-sessionalcourseandbeissuedwithajointCASletter.

StudentsscoringwithCEFRB1levelqualificationsorbelowandwishingtocometotheUKtostudywillneedtotake a Secure English Language Test (SELT) in order to receive a CAS letter.

2. Wolverhampton Placement Test (WPT)

YoumaywanttotakeamoduleinEnglishduringyourstudies at the University. The University offers all international students the opportunity to improve their English language skills. To assess the appropriate level of support,werunplacementtestingsessionsatthebeginning of every semester.

PleasevisittheSchoolOfficefortheSchoolofLaw,SocialSciences and Communications, located on Wolverhampton City Campus, Millennium City Building, room MC125; or tel: +44 (0)1902 322 484fordetailsofthenextsessions.

For further information, visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/englishtesting

English testing

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We have designed our short courses to make them attractive,flexibleandenjoyable.

Are you keen to improve your English language skills, learn more about British culture, and take part in a special interest programme?

Weofferatwoorfourweekprogramme,basedatourcampusintheheartofWolverhampton.YoucanimproveyourEnglishskills,enhanceyourknowledgeofasubjectofspecialinterest(seebelow)andvisitsomeoftheUK’smajortouristattractionsinguidedweeklyexcursions.

1) Youwillreceive10hoursaweekofstudyinaninteractive group setting, covering all four language skills:speaking,listening,readingandwriting.

In addition, you may choose to:2) Goonanorganisedandaccompaniedweeklytripto

some of the UK’s major tourist and cultural attractions.or3) Undertake10hoursofstudyinyourchoiceofinterest,whichincludesspecialisttoursandvisits:

• Artanddesign• Animation• Broadcastingandthemedia• Environmentalideas• Cultureinthecommunity• IntroductiontolawintheUK• Englishforbusinesssuccess

Planning a career in business? WeofferaspecialBusinessEnglishlessoneveryweek,inwhichyouwilllearnthespecialistvocabularyfordoingbusiness in English, learn about company structure and practice, and pay a visit to a local business to see business in action.

Want to work in TV, radio or newspapers? SignuptoourBroadcastingandMediaoption,whichgivesyou10hoursofinstructioninthelanguageandvocabularyof the media, and also offers you the chance to visit a real local radio or TV station.

Interested in the culture of the United Kingdom? Ourguidedandaccompaniedculturalexcursionsofferyouaweeklyvisittooneofourculturallandmarks:WarwickCastle, Westminster, and Shakespeare’s Stratford-on-Avon areallwithineasytravellingdistanceofWolverhampton.

Required English level: CEFR B1 or equivalent.

Teaching hours: 10hoursaweekforthestudyofEnglishas a Foreign Language.

PLUS10hoursofstudyinyourchoiceofspecialistinterest(as above), or one full day’s accompanied cultural excursion.

AccommodationAccommodation is available on campus, in student Halls of Residenceorflats,oryoucanchoosetostaywithahostfamily,togetalittleclosertotheBritishwayoflife.Whenapplying,pleasestatewhichyouwouldprefer.

ExecutiveEnglishTotalImmersioncoursesalsoavailableonrequest.

For further information, please tel: +44 (0) 1902 322 464, email: [email protected] or visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/englishshortcourses

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English as a foreign language short courses

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All international students have the opportunity to improve their English by signing up for a course during the normal academic semester. These courses aim to raise levels of language competence, help students achieve the best grades possible and enhance their employment prospects.

Undergraduate courses

We offer two courses as follows:• AcademicEnglishforInternationalStudents ThiswillhelpstudentsprepareforassignmentsandotherUniversitystudy.Classesrunfromweeks2-13ofthe semester or mid-semester in the evenings.

Modulecodesforthiscourseare:5EG009and6EG014.

• EnglishinContext–Advanced ThiswillhelpstudentstobuildcompetenceinEnglish

inside and outside the University. Module codes for this course are: Semesterone:4EG001,5EG006,6EG010,GEG009 Semestertwo:4EG002,5EG007

Postgraduate coursesLanguage support for Postgraduate students is co-ordinated through the University’s individual Academic Schools. Our specialist teaching staff deliver tailor-made support and development courses designed to address the specificneedsofthesubjectarea,usuallyintheformofworkshopsandtutorials.

For further information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/languagesupport

Language support for international students

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We run teacher development training courses for practising teachers of English as a Foreign Language or for those whoteachtheirsubjectinEnglish.

Our approach is founded on the belief that teacher education should enable teachers to develop the confidence and skills to be creative, critical and reflective practitioners. Therefore, all sessions are participatory in nature,withthecontentrelatingtotheeverydayexperiencesoftheparticipants.

We encourage participants to openly question and critique theirownteachingapproachesaswellasthepracticesofothers–enablingparticipantstoexploremoreeffectivewaysofteachingintheirclassrooms.

Our course methods:• useatask-basedandcommunicativeapproach• integratetheuseofICT• examinetextswhichdiscussbestpracticeineducation

and teaching English as a second language • provideopportunitiesforpeerteachingwithvideo

supported post-reflection• facilitatereflectiononallaspectsofourteaching,peerteachingsessionsandexternalclassroomobservations

• facilitateparticipantstocarryoutanActionResearchprojectwhichrequiresreflectionandactionplanning.

A range of presentational, participatory and task-based approacheswillbeemployedthroughoutthecourseinordertoenhancethelearningexperienceforparticipants,including:• actionresearch• casestudies• experientiallearningactivities• observationandfeedbacktasks• groupdiscussion• participant-ledpresentations• facilitator-ledpresentations• structuredreflection.

Furthermore,weaddresstheprofessionaldevelopmentofallparticipantsbybuildingawarenessandskillstodealwiththe challenging change process they face on returning to theirschools.Theywillbepreparedfortheirroleasagentsofchangeinraisingtheexpectationsofstudents,colleagues, management and parents.

For further information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/tefl

Teacher development courses

OurStudyYearAbroadprogrammeallowsinternationalstudentstofollowaprogrammeofstudyattheUniversityofWolverhamptonwhichincludesEnglishasaForeign Language classes and your choice of specialist subject.

YouwillhavetheopportunitytodevelopyourEnglishlanguage and academic skills initially, and then you can choosetostudymodulesfromawiderangeofcourseswithanyofourAcademicSchools.

Chooseuptofoursubjects(knownasmodules)orcourses during the semester.

In recent years, popular courses have included:• InLaw,SocialSciencesandCommunications

- English Language (EFL), American Studies, Film Studies, Media and Communication, British Sign Language (BSL).

• InArtandDesign-FineArt(Illustration,Painting,Sculpture),3DDesign(Ceramics,Glass,ProductDesign),VisualCommunication(Animation,DigitalMedia, Photography).

• InSport,PerformingArtsandLeisure-SportsStudies, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Music.

Study Year Abroad

Why choose a study year abroad programme?• Takeasemesterorayearoutfromyourstudies.• Expandyourhorizonsaftergraduation.• StudyataUniversityconvenientlysituatedinthecentre

of UK.• ImproveyourEnglishskills.• Studyyourspecialistsubjectforoneortwosemesters.• OpportunitytotransfercreditstoyourhomeUniversity.• Discoveranewcountryandanewculture.

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Level Start dates

Content Finish

IELTS 4.5 April 14weeksIntensiveEnglish

plus

1 or 2 semesters study in chosen specialist subject and English as a Foreign Language modules

Half year: January

Full year: June

IELTS5.0 July 8weeksPre-sessionalEnglish

plus


Half year: January

Full year: June

IELTS 5.5 August 4weeksIntensiveEnglish

plus


Half year: January

Full year: June

September 1semesterEnglishPlusPreparatoryAward

plus

1 semester study in chosen specialist subject and English as a Foreign Language

June

Course detailsTherearedifferentmodesofstudy,asdetailedinthetablebelow:

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Entry requirements• Aminimumofoneyear’sstudyatauniversityorcollege• AminimumlevelofEnglishofIELTS4.5orTOEFL450(46IBT)foranAprilstart.

Social programmeA cultural enrichment programme enables you to experienceBritishlifeandculture.ItalsogivesyouthechancetomixwithBritishpeopleandstudentsfromothernationalities.

Asyouwillbestudyingalongsidelocalaswellasotherinternationalstudents,youwillhaveplentyofopportunitiesto make friends and develop your intercultural skills!Volunteering opportunities are available and can be part of a module.

For further information please email: [email protected] call: +44 (0) 1902 322 474 or visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/studyyearabroad

TheUniversityofWolverhamptonisaplaceofknowledge,innovation and enterprise. We pride ourselves on these three tenets. They underpin our strategies in learning and teaching, inresearch,andhelpustoengagewiththebusinessworld.Our vision for higher education goes beyond opening minds andwideningindividualhorizons.Wewantourgraduatestobevaluableassetstotheglobaleconomiestheywillcometoserve;businessescomebacktousbecauseweprovidethemwithsolutionsthathelpthemtosustaintheirfuture.Ourresearch focuses on aspects of life that affect us all.

Explore the CityWolverhampton is a vibrant city in the centre of England, a beautifulmixofhistoricalbuildingsandmoderndevelopments.

You’llfindagoodchoiceofshops,art,sportandtheatretosuit everyone’s taste and its central location makes it ideal to exploretherestoftheUK.

WolverhamptonisthegatewaybetweenthehistoricBlackCountry and the beautiful countryside of Shropshire and Staffordshire.Londonislessthanatwo-hourtrainrideandBirmingham,Britain’ssecondcityisjust20minutesawaybytrain.

Tastes, sights and soundsTheCityofWolverhamptonhasplentytooffer,withover1,000yearsofrecordedhistoryandattractionsrangingfromaninnovativeandexpandingartgallery,spectaculargardensat West Park, St Peter’s Church and Bantock House. Other attractionsincludeBilstonCraftGallery,twoNationalTrustproperties-WightwickManorandMoseleyOldHall.

Itisamulticulturalcityboastingavibrantmixofshopping,art, theatre, sport and nightlife. The city has plenty of restaurantsandcafésofferingcuisinefromaroundtheworld,acinemacomplexshowingfilmsfromHollywoodtoBollywood,ampleshoppingopportunitiesincludingatraditional market that dates back to the 13th century.

Discover Wolverhampton

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By day, the city is a lively and attractive centre for shopping, cultureandcommerce.Therearetwotheatresinthecitythat play host to national touring productions of drama, musicals, ballet and opera. By night, there numerous clubs, pubs, theatres and concert venues to keep you entertained.

A short train-ride can take you to Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon,whereyoucanwatchtheworldrenownedRoyalShakespeareCompanyperformintheirhome venue.

World-class sportSportsenthusiastscanwatchthelocalfootballteamWolverhamptonWanderersattheirhomegroundnexttotheUniversity.

Wolverhampton also offers one of the busiest horse racecoursesinthecountry,aswellasgreyhoundracingandspeedwayatMonmoreGreenstadium.Notonlythat,it’saneasy commute to Edgbaston Cricket Ground, an international test match venue.

For further information visit, www.wlv.ac.uk/international

Wolverhampton in the centre of England

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Apply to study:Visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/internationalEmail: [email protected]

Make an enquiry: Centre for Language and Communication TrainingUniversity of WolverhamptonMillennium City BuildingCity Campus SouthWolverhamptonWV11LYEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 1902 322 484

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