Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT)

CELT Modules for CPPD

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Language, Culture and Academic Skills

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What are CELT modules for the Certificate in Personal and Professional Development (CPPD)?

The university offers a wide range of credit bearing modules for CPPD, embracing many different subjects. CELT modules are free and available during Semesters 1 and 2. Individual academic consultations are also available to students who are attending at least one module on a regular basis or who are not able to avail of the CELT CPPD modules on their home campus.

Each module offers 10 CPPD credit points and takes one semester to complete. CPPD

credits do not count towards an Ulster University degree. Students do not have to complete the Certificate to be awarded credits separately. Modules are recorded on their Ulster University transcripts.

All CELT modules are set at a CEFR language level of C1. They have been specially designed to support international students whose first language is not English.

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Internationally Recognised QualityCELT has held British Council accreditation for many years, maintaining teaching standards of the highest calibre while also genuinely caring about students and their learning. Class sizes are small.

Module Details All modules are 10 weeks long and involve 2 hours of classes per week. Classes are held during the daytime and are scheduled at various times so that students can fit them around the rest of their timetables.

Course Books Some modules will require students to purchase course books. More detailed information will be provided prior to registration.

How to Apply Current Ulster University students can enrol for these modules in person by visiting the International Department in the first week of semester and completing an application form. Students at the Belfast campus should enrol in person at the Jordanstown campus International Department.

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Academic Writing SkillsDevelops students’ writing skills through a progressive approach to constructing academic texts.

This ranges from the foundations of writing, through to reading and note-taking, essay planning, organisation, re-writing and proof reading own texts.

Accuracy in Writing Helps students fix problems areas in grammar. A communicate approach is taken, involving students in their own revision and language development, with particular application to academic writing.

Cultural Awareness Will be of interest to students who want to gain a greater understanding of culture in Ulster and how it relates to their own experiences. A brief introduction to recent Irish history and the two main traditions

of Northern Ireland helps understanding of culture-specific issues in their studies and daily lives. This course also aims at fostering greater individual cultural fluency and intercultural skills, through both theory and cross-cultural interaction and collaboration.

Introduction to Vocabulary DevelopmentAims to help individuals expand their vocabulary and to equip them with the knowledge and skills for further vocabulary development. Another important aim is to foster personal confidence and motivation, thereby helping to remove any social, professional, academic or personal barriers caused by a lack of vocabulary development.

Presentation SkillsWill improve students’ presentation skills in English. During the module, students have the opportunity to deliver a presentation and receive feedback from both their group and lecturer.

English for Everyday lifeDesigned to help students understand spoken language in everyday social and academic situations. Students will gain valuable insight into the conventions of

spoken English and discover the meaning of many widely used everyday expressions, including idiomatic language and intonation. Students will also develop strategies for improving listening skills and overcoming pronunciation problems.

Extended Writing and Research SkillsWill help students to develop the confidence and competence to become autonomous learners in order to conduct research and complete extended writing tasks. It is designed to be accessible for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Areas covered include research, finding information effectively, developing your work, using evidence to support your ideas and incorporating data and illustrations.

The Academic Word ListEncourages students to familiarise themselves with word families from 5 different academic sublists and to learn not only what they mean, but how to use them accurately and confidently in context.

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