Academic Pathways Guide | Positively Languages

COURSE GUIDE

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Classes can alternate between mornings and afternoons. Your exact timetable will depend on the school you choose. Each week you will receive:

CLASS

LESSONS HOURS

20

15

LANGUAGE FOUNDATIONS

SPECIALIST SKILLS IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS LANGUAGE IN ACTION WORKSHOPS

8

6

4 3

3

2.25

P+ EXTRA (SELF-STUDY)

35 26.25

TOTAL

SPECIALIST SKILLS IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS

The EAP Specialist Skills class consists of 4 separate modules of 5 weeks each for a maximum of 20 weeks. In each module, students will have practice in: • The process of academic writing (pre-writing, drafting and revising) • Writing effective academic essays • Listening to academic lectures and utilize effective note-taking strategies • Reading a variety of text types for academic purposes • Taking part in academic discussion and communicating in academic and non-academic contexts • Giving an academic presentation • Utilizing a number of critical thinking skills • Developing an understanding of university culture and expectations, including the concept of plagiarism • Communicating with professors and faculty staff through email and face to face meetings • Navigating group work and deadline management for academic projects and assignments

Upon completion of a minimum 5 weeks of the English for Academic Pathways Program and passing the required level test (see partner list for level transfer requirements), you will be issued the English for Academic Pathways Certificate for transfer to one of our partners! TRANSFERRING TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IN CANADA

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