Our Aims and Activities
The Aims of Our Work in Language Support
- To support and assist international students in making the most of their learning experience at the University of Warwick, through the provision of relevant, effective language support programmes, activities and materials;
- To provide ongoing teaching, training and advice to international students in all areas of academic language study;
- To work with a wide range of stakeholders within the university and beyond to achieve these aims.
Our Activities
Our language teaching staff are qualified and trained to work in a specialised capacity with international students. All hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and teaching qualifications. Language tutors are, variously, involved in:
- Teaching (courses and one-to-one support) in English for Academic Purposes
- Assessment of language proficiency
- Internal moderation of courses, such as the English component of the Higher Education Foundation Programme
- Specialised participation in Short Courses designed and delivered by the Centre
- Advice and support for international students
- Publication of a range of teaching materials (e.g. course books, reference books and electronic materials).
- Research activities and academic publications
- Editorial work
- External examining and assessment of outside courses
- Outreach activities
- Conference presentations and attendance
- University-wide equal opportunities and disability issues
- Staff development for international lecturers
- Provision of advice on English language entry levels and qualifications
- Induction events for students across the university
- Training and support for those working with international students