English for Academic Purposes
CRICOS Course Code: 014929B
Mode of Study: 20-hours per week
English for Academic Purposes classes are a pathway to other English language programs at UWA. Like General English courses, English for Academic Purposes classes are the path to all other English language programs at UWA.
If your language ability is between the upper-intermediate to advanced level and if you want to develop your English language ability in preparation for tertiary studies in an English speaking country, then we recommend you consider enrolling in English for Academic Purposes. In each five-week module you will develop your skills to:
- take notes during talks and lectures
- give and take part in seminars and presentations
- read and understand academic articles
- write academic texts clearly and accurately
- conduct library and internet research effectively
- use information technology to support your learning, and
- learn about how to adapt to the academic culture of an Australian university
Sample Timetables
UWA CELT runs dual timetables for mainstream programs. English for Academic Purposes usually runs as an afternoon program (1:00pm - 5:15pm) however, the timetable is subject to change to a morning program (8.30am - 12.45pm) at the discretion of the UWA CELT Academic Management Team. Confirmation of the program times will be provided to students at time of enrolment.
English for Academic Purposes: 20 hours per week afternoon program
| TIME |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm - 3pm |
Reading skills reading & identifying main & supporting arguments |
Vocabulary |
Integrated skills (reading and
writing) reading & identifying argument and structure of a text |
Integrated skills practice with focus on oral and aural communication |
Integrated skills with focus on development of grammar & usage and writing skills |
| Afternoon break
(15 minutes) |
|||||
| 3.15pm - 5.15pm |
Listening skills integrated skills with a focus on strategies for developing listening comprehension |
Speaking skills strategies for developing clarity and fluency |
Writing skills development of skills in the writing process |
Integrated skills with focus on development of vocabulary and reading skills |
Integrated skills practice with focus on oral and aural communication |