English for Academic Study

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Coventry University

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English for Academic Study

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What is the course about?

English for Academic Study

The course English for Academic Study is an online class provided by Coventry University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Prepare to study at university, explore the qualities of a successful student, and learn key vocabulary in an academic context.

Course description

Increase your knowledge of English for academic study
2 weeks

If you are preparing to study at a university where the first language is English, this course aims to help you understand what is expected, develop skills to help you learn independently, and build your confidence.
You will have the opportunity to review the key vocabulary and concepts used in a university setting, and discover what tutors expect from students. You will also have the opportunity to practise skills to help you expand your vocabulary for an academic setting, including tools to help you pronounce new words.
This course is part of the Pre-sessional English Online Award.

Key vocabulary and concepts for the UK university context 
Exploring the approach to teaching and learning in UK universities
Developing dictionary skills
Analysing word forms and word families
Accessing and writing definitions
Introduction to the phonemic chart and how to use it to support learning and pronunciation skills

Interpret key academic terminology and explore its importance and relevance to successful UK university study.
Identify key features and conventions of academic culture in the UK, both online and on campus.
Apply the use of a dictionary to help you extend your academic vocabulary range.
Record new words effectively.
Identify the form of definitions, and produce your own.
Produce the phonemic chart to help you pronounce new words.

This course is for any student who is planning to study at a university where English is the main language. It’s primarily for students whose first language is not English but will also be useful for students who are coming into higher education after a long period away from studying, or who are mature students looking for an opportunity to refresh their study skills. It will help to prepare students for both study on an online degree and at a university campus.
English for Academic Study is the first course on the Pre-sessional English Online Award delivered by Coventry University, which helps students improve their English language and academic skills for university study. The Award is aimed at students who are 0.5 IELTS below university entry requirements.
Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

Coventry University
Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

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Prerequisites & Facts

English for Academic Study

Course Topic

Language, Learn English, Study Skills

University, College, Institution

Coventry University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

English for Academic Study

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Coventry University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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English for Academic Study

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