Language for Business: Human Resource Management

Program Overview

This pre-sessional program enhances academic English skills specifically for pursuing a Master's in Human Resource Management at Leeds University. It provides a tailored curriculum, language support, and cultural immersion to equip students with the linguistic and cultural competencies necessary for successful postgraduate studies and integration into UK university life.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is a pre-sessional course designed to improve academic English language skills for students who are planning to pursue a Masters degree in Human Resource Management at the University of Leeds. The course aims to help students:

• Improve their academic English language skills: This includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, specifically tailored to the field of human resource management.
• Adapt to study in the UK: The course provides an opportunity for students to experience and adjust to the academic environment and lifestyle in the UK.
• Become familiar with University facilities: Students will have access to libraries, study spaces, and learning platforms, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the University's resources.
• Settle into Leeds: The course helps students adjust to life in Leeds, providing a chance to explore the city and meet other students.
• Build a community of peers: The program fosters a sense of community by allowing students to connect with their peers and build relationships.

Outline:

• Curriculum: The curriculum is developed in collaboration with Leeds University Business School and is informed by research in English language teaching.
• Course Structure:
• First four weeks:
Focus on improving general academic English language skills for postgraduate study in business.
• Final six weeks: Focus on developing skills specific to human resource management.
This includes listening to introductory academic lectures, exploring different themes, and working on understanding the content and language used in core texts.
• Learning and Teaching:
• Teaching methods:
Classes, lectures, practical sessions, group seminars, and independent study.
• Focus: Developing language skills for effective communication and critical thinking.
• Dedicated support: Tutor time for addressing language and learning questions.
• Teaching staff: Expert language teachers, lecturers, professors, industry professionals, and trained postgraduate researchers.

Assessment:

• Methods: Written assignments, speaking assignments, presentations, and research projects.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: Classes, lectures, practical sessions, group seminars, and independent study.
• Faculty: Expert language teachers, lecturers, professors, industry professionals, and trained postgraduate researchers.

Other:

• Accreditation: The course is accredited by BALEAP (British Association for Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes).
• Facilities: Students have access to the Language Zone, a study and resource center equipped with computers, books, magazines, audio and video resources.
• Social activities: The Language Centre provides a weekly program of optional social activities, some of which are free and some with a cost (typically no more than £30).
• Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.

UK: International: £5733 (per year)