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Study Tours & Short Course Programs2011

Study Tours and Short Course Programs

Hawthorn-Melbourne runs specialised training programs and other non-award short courses throughout the year, both on and off shore. These programs cater for a diverse range of clients from high school students to post-graduates and business managers and practitioners.

Study ToursStarting from 2 weeks in length, a study tour generally has the twin components of lessons – where the focus is on general conversation English, and activities or visits. This combination provides a balance of classroom time and outdoor social and cultural activities. The educational needs and background of each group is taken into consideration when designing the programs. Each visit is carefully planned to tie in with the formal classroom tuition, so that students have the opportunity to put into practice the language skills they have learned or practiced.

A 3-week July Holiday Program, based on the model of lessons in the mornings and activities in the afternoons, is also available for students enrolling individually.

Group Study Abroad ProgramsA range of credit-bearing programs consisting of English language and academic studies is offered for groups of university or college students. These vary from 5 weeks to 1 year in duration. Academic content is provided by the relevant school or department of the University of Melbourne and the amount of credit available is established in advance by the students’ home institution.

Sample Study Tour Program for High School Students (Week 1 only shown)

WEEK

1Day

Morning Session

Class 9.00am – 10.30amBreak 10.30am - 11.00amClass 11.00am - 12.00pm

Afternoon Session

Lunch 12.00pm - 1.00pmClass 1.00pm - 3.30pmActivity/Visit off campus 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Weekend Arrival in Melbourne - transfer to accommodation

Mon

Official Welcome & Orientation Includes:

Campus tour, student services talk, student ID cards, risk management, language assessment

Lesson: ‘Speaking of Which’

English for social purposes

Requesting & giving personal informationMeeting people Conversation openers

Tues

Lesson: The World’s Most Liveable City

Around Melbourne

Research an aspect of MelbourneWelcoming people Asking for and giving directions

Activity Melbourne City Centre

See the sights, Southbank & the Visitor’s Information Centre (includes an interactive activity)

Wed

Lesson: ‘G’day Mate’ Australian Lifestyle

Describing routines

Role play various homestay situationsUsing colloquial language

Class activity

Trivia quiz/language games

Thur

Lesson: Yesterday is History

Past events

Oral presentation on a famous person/placeScan a text for names, dates, placesTalking about memories

Visit Old Melbourne Gaol

Victoria’s first prison includes a commentary, tour and workshop activity

Fri

Lesson: The Cultural Wok

Multiculturalism

Comparing & contrasting Listening for statistical information Question formation

Activity Queen Victoria Market

Discover multi- cultural Melbourne as you wander through this vibrant market place (includes an interactive activity)

Weekend Free with hosts

Tailor-Made ESP ProgramsHawthorn has extensive experience in developing specific purpose courses of all types (ESP), including a wide range of technical and professional areas. The course developer works with subject specialists in selecting appropriate content and ensures that the language development activities are appropriate to the students’ needs.

Professional Training Programs

Teacher Professional Development Programs

These programs, for practicing teachers, are typically of two to four weeks’ duration.They focus on aspects of contemporary English language teaching methodology with an aim to enhance current skills and introduce new ideas and practices.

The programs consist of:

• Classes and workshops in contemporary TESOL methodology

• English language improvement

• Afternoon visits to places of educational or cultural interest

• Class observations

In-Country Professional Development Workshops and Seminars for Teachers

Hawthorn-Melbourne provides a range of professional development workshops and seminars for overseas English language teachers in-country. The workshops require a high degree of active participation and require an upper-intermediate to advanced level of ability.

Teachers are introduced to modern teaching resources, albeit in a manner sensitive to the context and constraints in which overseas teachers of English operate. The approaches and methods taught in the workshops are selected in order to transfer readily to the local teaching context, so that participating teachers should begin to achieve internationally recognised English language teaching and learning outcomes.

Intensive English for Executives

Intensive one-to-one tuition or small groups, covering:

• The language and formalities of business meetings

• Negotiation skills

• Presenting oneself

• Presenting one’s company or business

• Etiquette at business functions.

Teacher PD Program; sample weekly schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.00am - 9.50am10 mins break

10.00am - 10.50am

Methodology

Multiple intelligences

English Language Improvement Lesson

Speaking skills

Methodology

Communicative approach to speaking and listening

English Language Improvement Lesson

Speaking skills

Project Work

Structuring a unit of work

Mapping a cohesive series of tasks/activities Identifying resources

10.50am - 11.10am Break Break Break Break Break

11.10am - 12.30pm

Methodology

Critical language awareness

English Language Improvement Lesson

Reading skills

Micro Teaching Methodology

Strategies to improve pronunciation, word stress and intonation

Project Work (cont.)

Structuring a unit of work

12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1.30pm - 2.20pm10 mins break

2.30pm - 3.30pm

Cultural Studies

Indigenous Australia

English Language Improvement Lesson

Writing skills

Methodology

Literature as a springboard in the language classroom

Methodology

The use of drama and role-play in the language classroom

Visit

The Ian Potter Gallery of Victoria at Federation Square – view some of the permanent collection as well as the Indigenous collection

Part of the Navitas Group

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About Hawthorn-Melbourne

Louis BoothHawthorn-Melbourne 442 Auburn RoadHawthorn Victoria 3122T +61 3 9815 4072 F +61 3 9810 3242 E l.booth@hawthornenglish.vic.edu.au hawthornenglish.com

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Hawthorn-Melbourne is one of Australia’s oldest and largest English language centres and maintains a reputation as one of the country’s premier English schools based on the quality of its teaching, curriculum, support services and facilities.

Hawthorn-Melbourne:• was established in 1986

• specialises in preparing students for further study in Australia

• is an established pathway for international students to the University of Melbourne, and other tertiary institutions and high schools

• is endorsed by the University of Melbourne as a provider of English language intensive courses for overseas students in Melbourne

• is an award-winning IELTS testing facility

Hawthorn-Melbourne provides students with a supportive and friendly learning environment and personal attention and care from its dedicated teachers and support staff.

Hawthorn-Melbourne is a member institution of English Australia (EA). EA institutions adhere to rigorous standards and quality assurance processes.

Students can be assured that EA institutions represent the highest levels of professionalism and quality available in Australia.

Hawthorn-Melbourne is fully accredited by NEAS, an external auditing authority which sets minimum standards for English language institutions across Australia. NEAS membership ensures that Hawthorn-Melbourne and other accredited institutions provide educational opportunities of the very highest standard.

Hawthorn-Melbourne is part of the Navitas Group. The Navitas Group is a world leader in the development and provision of educational services and learning solutions. Members of the Navitas Group offer English language training, high school, university preparation, university programs, career advancement programs and migrant settlement services to students, professionals and migrants from all over the world in campuses located in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

ABN 50 124 208 171 CRICOS Provider Code 02931G

The information on this brochure is correct at May 2011. Changes in circumstances after this date may alter the accuracy or currency of the information. Hawthorn-Melbourne reserves the right to alter any matter described in this brochure without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting Hawthorn-Melbourne. Printed May 2011. Selected photographs in this publication are Copyright © Paul Foley/Lightmoods 2008. This brochure is provided free of charge.