Language for Arts and Humanities

Program Overview

Through lectures, seminars, and assignments, the program aims to improve students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities, preparing them for the rigors of postgraduate study while also helping them adapt to life in the UK.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Language for Arts and Humanities program is a 6-week full-time pre-sessional course designed to improve academic English language skills to the level needed to study a Masters degree in the arts and humanities. It aims to help students adapt to life in the UK and at the University of Leeds.

Objectives:

• Improve academic English language skills relevant to arts and humanities.
• Experience and adapt to study in the UK ahead of a Masters degree.
• Become familiar with University facilities such as libraries, study spaces, and learning platforms.
• Settle into Leeds before a Masters degree begins.
• Meet other students and build a community of peers.

Outline:

Content:

• The curriculum is developed in collaboration with the academic faculty and is informed by research in English language teaching.
• Focuses on skills needed for the subject area, studying with students progressing to arts and humanities degrees.
• Includes listening to introductory academic lectures exploring different themes over six weeks.
• Students work on understanding content and language used, along with core texts, through language classes and seminars.

Structure:

• The course structure may change from time to time.

Course Schedule:

• Classes normally take place between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

Assessment:

• The course uses a range of assessment methods, which are likely to include:
• Written assignments
• Speaking assignments
• Presentations
• Research projects

Teaching:

Methods:

• Students are taught in classes, lectures, practical sessions, and group seminars.
• They work individually and with others.
• Independent study is an important element of the course.
• Students are encouraged to think critically.
• Students are taught by expert academics, from lecturers to professors.
• They may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers.

Unique Approaches:

Other:

• The Language Centre provides a program of optional social activities during the course.
Some are free, and some have a cost, normally no more than £30.
• Accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.
• The course is accredited by BALEAP.
• Students have access to the Language Zone, a study and resource center for independent language learning.
• Students can take part in workshops, language groups, and language advice drop-ins.

UK: International: £3439 (per year)