Tsuda College Intensive English Language Programme

Department of Linguistics and Languages

Welcome

Kingston University, with over 100 years of history, has produced many famous alumni, whose successes and achievements have showcased the university’s notably creative and practical approach to education.

Within the Department of Linguistics and Languages, the English Language Development team possesses a wide range of expertise in applied linguistics, which includes academic literacies, language teaching pedagogy, teaching English for academic and specific purposes, second language acquisition and course design, including the use of digital tools for language learning and teaching.

We specialise in creating tailor-made English courses for both internal and external clients and currently provide a number of similarly intensive courses, which have proved very successful.

For the past 4 years we have been running an intensive English language course for the South Korean Ministry of Education (Chungcheongbuk-do district), with the governor recently visiting Kingston to sign a new 3 year contract. We also provide intensive English language programmes for our Chinese partners (Shanghai Business School, Shanghai Dianji University), our Saudi Arabian partner (King Abdulaziz University) and we recently agreed to offer a similar programme for Hokkaido University’s Global Education Leadership students.

As one of only 19 UK institutions that are accredited by BALEAP (British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes), we ensure that our courses in English Language and study skills are of the highest standard and provide an excellent quality of service.

Our Intensive English Language Programme focuses strongly on creating a range of engaging and stimulating opportunities for language development and the exchange of ideas. This document provides an outline of the programme designed for Tsuda College.

The course can be tailored to the needs of participants, so please contact us if you would like to discuss your specific requirements.

Warm regards

Karen Hurley English Language Development Kingston University

INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME

The English Language Development Team The Intensive English Language Programme is directed by the English Language Development Team, within the Department of Linguistics and Languages at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Karen Hurley has over ten years’ experience teaching English in the UK and South East Asia. She is Course Director of pre-sessional and bespoke courses and an active member of the BALEAP TEAP Working Party developing a CPD scheme for EAP professionals.

Rachel Edmonds has experience teaching a wide range of general English and exam skills in the UK and Australia, and now specialises in English for Academic Purposes. Her research interest is in written academic genres and corpus analysis of student texts for helping university students approach academic assignments.

Sarah Horrod has taught in China and Turkey and has been working with international students in UK higher education since 1995. Her interests are academic literacy for all students and academic writing in different subject disciplines.

Alex Linghorn is an experienced English language teacher who specialises in general, professional and academic English. His research interests centre on globalisation and intercultural communication.

Teaching Staff Your Course Tutors are all highly qualified and experienced teachers of English.

Administrative Staff The course has its own dedicated and experienced administrative team, familiar with the needs of international students

“Our teachers thoroughly enjoyed the programme at Kingston University.

Kingston provided an enriching programme that helped our teachers improve their English competency.”

Tim Lee, Chungcheongbuk-do Ministry of Education, South Korea

COURSE CONTENT & STRUCTURE

Course Aims The main aims of the course are:

 To provide a range of authentic opportunities for participants to develop fluency and confidence in English communication.  To develop a deeper practical understanding of intercultural communication.  To introduce students to key aspects of contemporary and traditional British culture and British university life.  To encourage students to engage in critical thinking and interactive debate on a range of topics, including Women’s Studies, International Relations and English Literature.  To enable students to research and present their work within an academic framework.

Course Content

English language skills There will be a strong emphasis throughout the course on providing opportunities to develop and practice communication skills, particularly speaking. Language workshops will be informed by a needs analysis at the start of the course and use a proven range of communicative teaching methods to maximise learning.

You will have access to authentic academic lectures on a range of topics from English Literature to International Relations. Learning and useful language from these lectures will be brought together in sessions throughout the course, which emphasise discussion, critical thinking and active learning.

Your skills and confidence will be further developed through project work: in which you will research a topic of your choice, and present your research along with a short written report and interactive discussion at the end of the course. Support and guidance in presentation skills, academic writing and useful language will be provided to you throughout the course in student- focused project workshops and one-to-one tutorials with your project tutor.

Cultural Visits There will be a rich array of cultural visits to unique world famous landmarks in and around London. These visits allow you to explore historic and contemporary British culture first hand and provide a rich source of authentic material and experience to enrich your classes.

British University Life The course will take place during the academic year at Kingston and you will have the opportunity to experience authentic British university life: meeting Kingston University students, joining in with student societies and enjoying all the facilities available to the students. There will also be the opportunity to meet professors in your chosen field of academic study, with whom you can discuss the wide variety of international research taking place at Kingston.

Course Organisation

The course is delivered through an integrated multidisciplinary programme consisting of lectures, excursions, interactive classes, project workshops and personal tutorials.

Participants will be asked to complete a group research project during the course, which will be presented orally at the end of the course, and in writing in a short paper, based on the project.

Speaking and Language Workshops In these workshops you will develop effective speaking skills and strategies for improving fluency, pronunciation and intonation. Applying these speaking skills in the contexts of intercultural communication, group presentations and seminar discussions; skills that are useful in many different settings within academic and professional life. Language and vocabulary will be developed throughout these classes.

Academic Lectures and Critical Discussion By attending a weekly academic lecture alongside other Kingston University students you can engage directly with a range of interesting topics, including International Relations, Women’s Studies and English Literature. These lectures provide an opportunity to experience UK university academic life and practise your listening and note-taking skills. We will prepare for these lectures with an in-class group discussion of the topic, exploring the main ideas and key vocabulary, to ensure you will gain maximum benefit and understanding.

Cultural Discovery Excursions These provide exciting opportunities to explore London’s rich cultural heritage and are integrated with workshop sessions to maximise the potential for learning.

Group Project: Workshops, Guided Study and Tutorials The course project is designed to develop your language skills through group work, focused research and the need to communicate your ideas.

Your tutor will advise you on work to do and guide you through the process of developing your oral and written skills. Individual tutorials will be used for discussing your work, language issues and giving individual guidance.

TIMETABLE Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend A: Preparatory A: Vocabulary Discussion of Academic Development: Knowing A: Needs Analysis Lecture Content and a word. Acquiring and A: Induction & Welcome B: Introduction to the A: Project workshop Key Vocabulary Retaining Helpful Social/ Cultural B: Enrolment Course Project and B: Individual Tutorials/ B: Academic Lecture Vocabulary Activity: Visit Self-study Resources Guided Study 1 C: Tour of Kingston (International Relations) B: Cultural Discovery: Hampton Court University and historic C: Speaking and C: Individual Tutorials/ C: Speaking and Worksheet Creation Palace Kingston town Language Workshop: Guided Study Language Workshop: C: Cultural Discovery: Developing Fluency Intercultural Curator’s Private Tour Communication of Dorich House A: Critical reflection/ A & B: Cultural A: Preparatory discussion from Discovery: The Discussion of Academic A: Cultural Discovery: Women’s Cultural Women’s Library Lecture Content and Kingston Museum (Britain’s main resource Discovery day A: Project workshop Key Vocabulary B: Presentation and Social/ Cultural on Women and the B: Speaking and B: Individual Tutorials/ B: Academic Lecture discussion of findings Activity 2: Visit 2 Women’s Movement) Language Workshop: Guided Study (Gender Studies) C: Speaking and Tower of C: London Women’s Language and Skills for C: Individual Tutorials/ C: Speaking and Language Workshop: London Walk: Engage with the Debating Guided Study Language Workshop: Skills and Language for library’s material as we C: British Female Icons: Seminar Skills Presentations walk through London’s Presentation and critical Development streets discussion A: Preparatory A & B: Cultural Discussion of Academic Discovery: The A: Project Workshop A: Project feedback, Lecture Content and Foundling Museum reflection and B: Individual Tutorials/ Key Vocabulary A & B: Final Project (London’s first art Guided Study Presentations and discussion B: Academic Lecture 3 gallery and children’s Interactive Discussion B: British Culture Quiz C: Writing and (English Literature) charity) Language Workshop: C: Course Review C: End of Course C: Speaking and C: Presentation and Grammar and Style Ceremony & Lunch Language Workshop: discussion of findings Intonation

A: 9.00-10.20am B: 10.40-12.00pm C: 1-3.00pm (Afternoon sessions often finish later on days with cultural visits)

COURSE PROJECT & FEEDBACK

The course project is designed to develop language through effective research and study skills as you work towards completing your written and oral project assignments, with guidance from tutors and your fellow students. The project will give you the opportunity to examine the importance of inter-cultural communication and discover examples of successful collaboration between individuals, organisations and nations.

The project sets the following task:

Using one or more examples, discuss the positive outcomes from intercultural collaboration.

You are encouraged to draw upon your own areas of interest, such as the Arts, Education, Women’s Movements, Science or Business.

Format: There are two parts to the assignment: one oral, and one written.  The written work (600 words) will take the form of a descriptive report which will help you to fully develop your analysis and evaluation.  The oral work will involve a short group presentation, followed by a class discussion.

Feedback This section details how you will receive feedback on your work. Through close guidance and support we aim to help you achieve an overall improvement, while focusing on those areas which you require the most.

You will be given feedback for your written work on the following:

 Content: Is the content relevant? Is it analytical or descriptive?  The organisation of the text: linking and sign-posting; paragraph structure; is each section unified? Does each section achieve its purpose?  Use of sources: the ability to use in-text citation and write a bibliography  Vocabulary and grammar: appropriateness, range and register  Layout/Presentation: Is the presentation good – font, headings, page numbering, and paragraph layout? Are figures and tables (where appropriate) clearly labelled and numbered? Is the layout of the Bibliography correct?

You will be given feedback for your oral work on the following:

 Content/ Addressing the question: is the purpose achieved; relevance of contributions, clarity, absence of repetition, linking and sequencing ideas (cohesion and coherence)  Pronunciation: clarity and accuracy of articulation; sentence and word stress for topic and stance; speed; absence of hesitation  Language Range and Accuracy: accurate and appropriate stretches of language; range of appropriate language which allows the expression of complex/ abstract ideas; caution Communicative strategies: interaction and engagement with others: sensitivity and appropriacy of response to others’ contributions; development and maintenance of discussion

The objective of the feedback is for you to challenge yourself to achieve a perceptible improvement in your English language abilities.

FACILITIES INFORMATION

For full details of all Kingston University facilities, please see My Kingston https://mykingston.kingston.ac.uk/Pages/home.aspx

Computing Facilities Your Kingston Student ID number will enable you to access the Internet and computing software programmes and wifi at the university campus. You can use any of the workstations available to students in any of the campuses at Kingston University.

Learning Resources Centres (LRC) There are LRCs (libraries) on the Penrhyn Road, Knights Park, Roehampton Vale and Kingston Hill sites. The Penrhyn Road LRC holds mainly Science, Technology, Humanities and Languages materials, but there is also a good collection for students studying Business. Kingston Hill LRC holds mainly Business, Law, Music and Education materials. Technology is at Roehampton Vale. The LRCs are often open 24 hrs a day during semester. There are computing, printing and photocopying facilities available at all LRCs.

On-line Learning and Communication Facilities

There is a great deal of information for students on the MyKingston section of the Kingston University website. Do take time to explore it.

http://lms.kingston.ac.uk You can access StudySpace through the ‘My Site’ section of Student Space.

This is where you will find information about your course. Staff use StudySpace to communicate with students and to provide additional materials for your lessons. StudySpace will contain lecture/class handouts, links to referencing systems, online dictionaries, self study resources and links to useful websites. StudySpace can also be used by students for discussion groups: your teachers will show you how to use it.

Kingston University Students Union (KUSU) The Kingston University Students Union shop is open on Monday – Friday, from 10am - 4pm. The bar and canteen are open every weekday. The union provides details of the societies available for you to attend.

Refectory and Refreshment Areas The Picton Room and the Foodstore are the main refectory areas at the Penrhyn Road campus.

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION We provide authentic, comfortable and convenient accommodation through our homestay programme. Students are offered a private room within a local family home and given access to the facilities, including kitchen and laundry.

Our homestay families are members of staff at Kingston University and have been involved in the programme for a number of years. There are many benefits to staying with a local family, including easy access to Kingston University, helpful local knowledge, and opportunities for further authentic English communication, beyond the classroom.

TELEPHONE Kingston University mobile (cell) phones, with pre-loaded credit on a local SIM card, are available for students to use for the duration of their stay. This ensures students can remain connected and safe during their time in London, while keeping call costs to a minimum.

ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD and TRANSPORT

Kingston Kingston upon Thames is a vibrant market town at the heart one of London’s liveliest boroughs and is surrounded by green spaces, including the nationally famous Richmond Park, with wild deer roaming. The town is in a beautiful location as it nestles on the banks of the River Thames and is just 10 miles south west of central London. Kingston boasts everything you would expect from a thriving market town including superb shopping, a vibrant café culture, a well-respected university and great nightlife. Events in Kingston include a packed schedule of art, music, and theatre events throughout the year.

Kingston’s history dates back to 838 when the town was first recorded in a royal document, and by the tenth century the town made its mark on history when it became a coronation place for Anglo Saxon kings. Kingston Town Centre retains much of its historic past including beautiful Tudor buildings, the Ancient Market and All Saints Church. Today, an exciting mix of themed markets, street activities, diverse shopping and busy cafés, bars and restaurants lend Kingston Town Centre its welcoming atmosphere and make it a popular destination for culture, shopping and entertainment.

More information on Kingston can be found here: http://www.kingstonfirst.co.uk/visitkingston/discoverkingston.aspx#309

London London is one of the world’s leading cities for art, entertainment, culture, history and business, and Central London is only 20 minutes away by train. Samuel Johnson, the creator of the English Dictionary, famously said: A person who is tired of London is tired of life!

Things to do in and around London If you are looking for some ideas of things to do, the internet is a great source of inspiration. Some useful websites for upcoming events or outings include:

 www.timeout.com/london  www.southbanklondon.com  www.kingstonfirst.co.uk  www.londontouristboard.com  www.therotundakingston.co.uk

Museums and Galleries London has some of the best museums and galleries in the world. Many of them even have free entry. Here are the websites for the most famous:

 Natural History Museum www.nhm.ac.uk  Science Museum www.sciencemuseum.org.uk  Victoria and Albert Museum www.vam.ac.uk  National Portrait Gallery www.npg.org.uk  British Museum www.britishmuseum.org  Tate www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain  The Museum of London http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Shows and Concerts There are a wide range of plays, musicals and concerts to go and see in London. Tickets for London shows can also be found discounted on the day or on websites:

 www.theatreline.com  www.theatreticketsdirect.co.uk  http://www.tkts.co.uk/  www.ticketmaster.co.uk  www.discounttheatre.com

Shopping There are plenty of places to go if you enjoy shopping. Shops usually open from 9am- 5:30/6:00pm. Thursdays is late night shopping in the UK and many shops stay open later.

London Markets There are many famous street and covered markets in the London area that may be interesting to visit. Some of the most famous are: Camden Market, Portobello Road, Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Borough Market, Colombia Road Flower Market.

Find out more at: http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/996/london-markets

Food There are plenty of great takeaways and restaurants in Kingston. Some popular local supermarkets include:

ASDA Kingston: 142 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6QL www.asda.com

Sainsbury’s Kingston: 1 Sury Basin, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5NZ 6-12 Eden Walk, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BU http://www.sainsburys.co.uk

Transport Getting Around You may want to travel into central London or visit the surrounding area in your free time – a good way to plan your trip is to use London Transport’s online journey planner: http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk

Here you will be able to find the quickest and best routes to places you want to visit, as well as train, tube and bus timetables.

Travel Apps There are many apps for transport in London, one example is city planner which is free to download

Oyster Cards Oyster Cards are prepaid cards that can be used on trains, London Underground and any of the red London buses (not the white buses in Kingston) within travel zones 1-6. Listed below are some popular areas and their relevant zones:

Kingston/Surbiton: Zone 6 New Malden: Zone 4 Waterloo: Zone 1 Oxford Street: Zone 1 Piccadilly Circus: Zone 1

MAPS You can find maps for each of the campuses and Kingston town centre at: http://www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus