Solent International Language Programme (Part Time)

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Solent International Language Programme (Part Time)

Southampton Solent University
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Description

Better language skills are not only a way of broadening your own personal horizons; they also enhance your CV and your value to potential employers.

Because languages are so important, many of our degree and diploma courses offer you the chance to learn a language as part of your programme of study. By taking part in the University’s Curriculum Plus scheme, you can learn a language as a beginner, at intermediate level or as an advanced learner.

We offer a range of classes in Mandarin Chinese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Classes in Academic English, General English and Business English are available to students whose first language is not English. We also offer an introdu…

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Better language skills are not only a way of broadening your own personal horizons; they also enhance your CV and your value to potential employers.

Because languages are so important, many of our degree and diploma courses offer you the chance to learn a language as part of your programme of study. By taking part in the University’s Curriculum Plus scheme, you can learn a language as a beginner, at intermediate level or as an advanced learner.

We offer a range of classes in Mandarin Chinese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Classes in Academic English, General English and Business English are available to students whose first language is not English. We also offer an introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

A large number of courses at the University offer a language choice as part of their curriculum. Individual course descriptions indicate whether this is available and at what point in your studies.

You can also join on a supplementary basis by taking a language in addition to your course, although there may be a charge for this.

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Industrial focus

Gaining language skills will contribute to your employability.

Course Content

Our language courses are run as part of the University Language Programme. You can join as a beginner, at intermediate level or as an advanced learner. The Language Programme is open to students from across the University; members of staff and members of the public are equally welcome to join as part-time students.

Subject to demand, we offer:

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • German
  • English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
  • Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Classes in Academic English, General English and Business English are available to students whose first language is not English.

Why choose Solent?

Special facilities

  • The Language Centre is open to all students and staff. It houses PCs, satellite and terrestrial television, audio booths and a collection of video, DVD and computer-based learning resources.
  • At the Language Centre you can gain access to the Can-8 multimedia language laboratory network, which has learning resources of various kinds. It also has a collection of language courses and dictionaries.
  • Use of this facility is integrated into our teaching programme, but is equally open to students who are not enrolled on language subjects.
  • We offer a range of classes in Mandarin Chinese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. We also offer an introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Assessment

All assessments are coursework-based.

For beginner and intermediate levels, the assessments are a combination of task-based tests done in class and directed learning exercises. You do one test in each of the four main areas: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

For higher levels, the assessments are based on a portfolio in which you accumulate work of different kinds.

Key career skills

Communication, time management and interpersonal skills.

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