English for University Studies

The course will help students to be successful in their university studies by preparing them for the challenges of studying in a foreign language and in a foreign culture. Students will learn how best to cope with the workload, particularly in terms of reading efficiently and effectively. Students will learn how to write in an academic style and how to give successful presentations. We will also look at how to get involved in seminars and how to get the most out of lectures. The following skills and topics are usually covered:

1. The academic aspect, an overview of:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Research
• Referencing

2. Reading and writing

• Dealing with reading lists
• Note-taking and summarising ideas
• Avoiding plagiarism
• Referencing
• Formulating research questions
• Building an argument
• Essay writing

• Preparing for lectures
• Note-taking
• Following up on notes
• Engaging in discussion
• Formulating questions in real time
• Giving presentations
• Responding effectively to questions