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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK LANGUAGE CENTRE (English as a Foreign Language)
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUMMER SCHOOL 27 JUNE - 2 SEPTEMBER 2016
The Language Centre, University College Cork, offers full-time English language summer courses in General English, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Cambridge and IELTS exam preparation and also offer General English (mornings) combined with an afternoon option of Business English or Focus on Speaking or Grammar Clinic & Exam Strategies or with English for Academic Purposes or One-to-One classes. The General English courses are from Pre-intermediate (A2) level to Proficiency (C2). The Summer School starts on Monday 27th June and runs for ten weeks, finishing on 2nd September. The maximum number of students in a class is 15. Students may register for a minimum of two weeks, up to a maximum of ten weeks, starting on any Monday*.
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SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE OPTIONS (*Note: No classes on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st August) 20 or 26 hours of Tuition + Social Programme (Wednesday afternoon excursion and Thursday evening social event)
20 HOURS PER WEEK
26 HOURS PER WEEK
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 13:00
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 13:00 + Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 14:00 – 16:00
Option A General English
Option B English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Places Limited Option C Cambridge First Certificate Preparation Course
Option D Cambridge Advanced Preparation Course
Option E IELTS Preparation Course
Level - Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Topic-based syllabus and Topics covered: 2-10 Option F students follow a course Globalisation, meeting, weeks General English finance, socialising etc. book. Emphasis on functional, Skills and vocabulary to cultural, and authentic Level + promote effective materials. A2- C2 Business communication in Students give presentations English business. on weekly topic. Conversation class on a Skills and systems work on variety of general interest lectures, writing skills, 2-10 Option G topics to practise fluency. research, literature reviews, weeks General English Pronunciation practice to note taking, interaction with focus on individuals supervisors, referencing, Level + specific needs via drilling/ giving presentations, Focus on games/ repetition/ B2 drafting, paraphrasing, listening / presentations Speaking hedging, writing thesis etc. Colloquial / ‘real’ statements etc. English focus.
4 weeks
Intensive classroom practice on 5 papers following a course book. Techniques and strategies for success.
Option H 25 July General English to 19 + August Grammar Level Clinic & Exam B2+ Strategies 4 weeks
Skills and strategies to develop overall competence both for the exam and in general settings.
Skills and strategies to ensure success in 4 papers. Pre-testing available. Examiner input.
Option I General English + English for Level Academic B2/C1 Purposes
25 July to 19 August
Option J General English + One-to-One
4, 6, 8 or 10 weeks Level B1+
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Tailor-made classes to assist students with structures they find difficult. Exam strategies to cope with problems individual students have: e.g. writing essays, or reading subskills (skim/scan) etc. Skills and systems work on lectures, writing skills, research, literature reviews, note taking, interaction with supervisors, referencing, giving presentations, drafting, paraphrasing, hedging, writing thesis statements etc. Individual attention given to the client in terms of specific language wants and needs e.g. presentations skills, specialised vocabulary, pacing tuition at student’s own language/interest level and attention span etc. Detailed feedback and strategies for improvement.
2-10 weeks
Level A2- C2
2-10 weeks Level A2- C2
2-10 weeks
Level A2- C2
2-10 weeks Level A2- C2
2-10 weeks Level A2- C2
Clock Tower Main UCC Campus and Student Centre Atrium looking out toward the O’Rahilly Building UCC
Classes Language classes begin each morning at 9 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. If one of the additional afternoon course options is chosen, classes will re-commence at 2 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and run until 4 p.m., see sample 20 and 26 hour weekly timetable below: TIME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Morning 09.00 – 13.00
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Guest Lecture
Class
Afternoon ESP options
Afternoon ESP options
With a break mid-morning Afternoon 14.00-16.00 Afternoon 13.30 – 18.00 Evening 19.00 - 21.30 approx.
Afternoon ESP options Summer School
Excursion Social/Cultural Event
Course Options General English: Classes are offered at levels A2 to C2 and focus on the four skills including reading, writing, listening and speaking with a generally communicative approach to improve students’ standards of English. The summer school curriculum is based on the 'topic based syllabus' which now incorporates Irish cultural content and supplementary material, functional English and authentic materials for all levels for every week. At the end of each week students prepare and give a presentation. 3
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Minimum entry level to the full-time morning programme is B2 (CEFR Global Scale), while for those choosing the General English + EAP afternoon option, the offered levels are A2-C2, and there will be skills and systems work on lectures, writing skills, research, literature reviews, note taking, interaction with academic supervisors, referencing, giving presentations, drafting, paraphrasing, hedging, writing thesis statements etc. Places are limited on the EAP Programmes so early registration is advisable. Cambridge English: First (FCE) & Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) preparation courses start on 25th July 2016. These courses focus on exam preparation for both exams which will be held during the final week of the programme. Cost includes exam fee and the course is 4 weeks. Students should already have a B2-C1 (Common European Framework) level of proficiency in English to follow these courses. Candidates who intend to sit the FCE or CAE examination in August can download the general Application Form from our website http://www.ucc.ie/en/esol/courses/summer/ and tick the relevant course option. Please note that our deadline for Cambridge exam registrations is Friday 22 July 2016. August FCE & CAE Exam Schedule 2016
Dates
FCE
Writing & Listening papers Speaking Exam
CAE th
Thursday 18 August 2016 Friday 19th August 2016 17th, 18th & 19th of Aug 2016
Note: Students will be advised of their specific day/time for Paper 5 (Speaking) during their course. The IELTS Preparation course runs for 4, 6, 8 or 10 weeks. Students may enrol for the course for a minimum of 4 weeks or up to a maximum of 10 weeks. This course will cover the skills and strategies required to ensure success in the 4 parts of the exam. A book is included but you will need to register separately to take the IELTS exam, either in Cork/Ireland or abroad. Details of exam dates and availability worldwide can be found at http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/. General English + ESP Programmes: + Business English + Focus on Speaking + Grammar Clinic & Exam Strategies + One-to-One (Please see page 2 of brochure for course descriptions and minimum entry levels for afternoon options.)
Guest Lectures Guest Lectures are presented by experts on Irish topics of cultural and general interest. Topics included in the Guest Lecture Series previously were Irish literature, the Famine, Irish music and sport. Students may also get the opportunity to watch Irish dancing and learn some steps of this world famous traditional dance.
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Extra information:
Course materials are provided for General English and General English + ESP afternoon options Course books are provided for EAP and Exam Preparation morning programmes All full-time Summer School students receive a UCC Student ID Card Students have free access to computer laboratories on campus, University Boole Library, campus WiFi and Language Centre Self-Access Facility, and to other facilities and services on campus Discounted monthly rates apply to summer school students for use of the Mardyke Arena Sports Complex http://www.mardykearena.com/ When you arrive you will be given a short test to check your level of English before being placed in a group suited to that level
Please be aware that during the summer months class numbers may fluctuate during the course of your studies as students join or leave the programme. Class teacher, content, numbers and focus may change at any time at the director’s discretion. Some classes may be of mixed ability, subject to numbers.
Summer School Accommodation Options If you are attending our Summer School Programme this year we can organise your accommodation for you before you arrive. There are a number of different accommodation options for our students.
Self-Catering Apartments For students who prefer self-catering accommodation, UCC offers rooms in University Hall Apartment Complex, or, if unavailable, Victoria Mills or Victoria Lodge. All are only a short walk away from UCC and this option allows you the opportunity to mix with other students while studying in Cork. For further information please refer to website at http://www.ucc.ie/campusaccommodation.
1) Home Stay Accommodation Homestay accommodation is when a student stays with a local family on a Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal basis. Staying with an Irish host family allows students to experience the Irish way of life and stay in a friendly environment in an unfamiliar country. Our host families are carefully selected and monitored. The cost for this accommodation is €220 per week.
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ACCOMMODATION PRICES FOR 2016
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
10 weeks
UCC University Hall Apartments
€270
€540
€810
€1080
€1350
(or, if unavailable, a suitable alternative may be offered)
Each additional Week Night €135
€23
€220.00 per week extra night € 35
Host Family – Half-board basis (Bed/Breakfast & Evening Meal)
Terms & Conditions
A deposit of €250.00 is payable when submitting an Application Form for the Summer School. This deposit is included in the fees shown on the “PRICE LIST” table on the following page and is non-refundable Full fees must be paid at least 4 weeks in advance of your course start date. Please e-mail
[email protected] when you have completed the bank transfer, or if you want to arrange to pay full or balance of fees by credit/debit card A small additional monthly charge may be applicable for use of the Mardyke Sports Arena Refunds will only be issued if minimum numbers are not met to form a class (full refund) or if a student withdraws on medical grounds, on production of a Medical Certificate (partial refund), or on account of a visa refusal, on production of the original refusal letter (partial refund). If an original medical cert is produced before the course start date a refund will be issued less the deposit and an admin fee. If a student withdraws after the commencement of his/her course, for medical reasons, a refund will issue less the deposit, fees for portion of course and accommodation taken and an admin fee. Refunds will not be considered on any other grounds, other than Medical, once a course has started. Please refer to UCC Language Centre’s terms and conditions (http://www.ucc.ie/en/esol/applynow/termsand-conditions/) for details of our Refund and Cancellation Policy. All bank charges are to be covered by summer school student/agent, if paying by bank transfer.
Bank Details: Bank Name: Account Name: Account Number: Sort Code: IBAN Number: Bank Identifier Code:
Bank of Ireland, 32 South Mall, Cork, Ireland UCC Language Centre 87099989 90-27-68 IE58 BOFI 9027 6887 0999 89 BOFIIE2D
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SUMMER SCHOOL PRICE LIST- 27 JUNE TO 2 SEPTEMBER 2016 (*Note: No classes on Bank Holiday Monday 1st August)
20 or 26 hours of Tuition + Social Programme (Wednesday afternoon excursion and Thursday evening social event)
20 HOURS PER WEEK
26 HOURS PER WEEK
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 13:00
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 13:00 + Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 14:00 – 16:00
Option A General English
Option F 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks
€570 €785 €999 €1,225 €1,455 €1,665 €1,880 €2,080 €2,280
General English + Business English
Option G General English + Focus on Speaking to include conversation, pronunciation practice & colloquial English
Option H
2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks
€715 €985 €1,250 €1,540 €1,825 €2,095 €2,360 €2,610 €2,860
2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks
€735 €1,030 €1,325 €1,630 €1,940 €2,230 €2,530 €2,810 €3,090
2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks
€1,290 €1,865 €2,320 €2,875 €3,255 €3,765 €4,280 €4,780 €5,280
General English + Grammar Clinic & Exam Strategies
Option B English for Academic Purposes (EAP) – including course book Minimum Entry Level – B2 (CEFR Global Scale) Places Limited
2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks
€675 €915 €1,150 €1,400 €1,650 €1,880 €2,120 €2,340 €2,560
Option C Cambridge First Certificate Preparation Course 25 July to 19 August
General English + English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Places Limited
Option J 4 weeks €1,220 General English + One-to-One (6 hours)
including FCE exam fee and course book
(Note: A greater or lesser number of 1 to 1 hours may be requested, please enquire about price.)
Option D Cambridge Advanced Preparation Course
Option I
4 weeks €1,230
25 July to 19 August
including CAE exam fee and course book
Option E IELTS Preparation Course – including course book, excluding exam fee
4 weeks €1,050
ACCOMMODATION (Assumes Sunday arrival and Saturday departure)
6 weeks €1,505 Self-Catering UCC Campus €135 per week Apartment (€23 per extra night) 8 weeks €1,930 Accommodation (or, if unavailable, an alternative may be 10 weeks €2,330 offered and weekly price adjusted) Host Family €220 per week (Bed/Breakfast & Evening Meal) (€35 per extra night) 7
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SUMMER SCHOOL CONTACT US Language Centre, O’Rahilly Building, University College Cork, Cork, IRELAND TEL: +353 21 490 2043/2641/2898 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.ucc.ie/esol/courses/summer www.facebook.com/UCCLanguageCentre
www.twitter.com/ucclanguagecent
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