English: Cultural Workshop Prerequisites
Tue 15 May 2012
Description
For this workshop, the final choice of topics will take into account particular areas of student interest, and you are encouraged to email any questions in advance to: Sheila Dodds (smd48@cam.ac.uk).
Target audience
- Postgraduates in Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Materials Science, Computer Laboratory, Chemistry, Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership and Judge Business School
- Further details regarding Engineering Language Unit's eligibility criteria are available
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Tue 15 May 2012 17:00 - 18:30 | 17:00 - 18:30 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
Topics covered
- Focus on the British lifestyle
- Consider aspects of behaviour, manners, social conventions and traditions
- British political system
- Relationship between England and the rest of the UK
- The role of the media and the monarchy
Aims
- To demonstrate the importance of intercultural awareness in a multicultural environment such as the University
- To students to have a greater awareness and understanding of contemporary British culture, attitudes and issues
Format
Class work and participation
Syllabus
Course syllabus is available
Duration
One session of one and a half hours
Frequency
Yearly
Related courses
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- English: Writing: The Basics of Writing: Your Strategy
- Engineering: English Presentation Skills (Department of Engineering ONLY)
- CLIC: Speaking skills: Pronunciation Skills
- CLIC: Speaking skills: Fluency and Appropriacy
- English: Writing: Technology assisted writing workshop
- English: Grammar for Speaking & Writing: Articles
- English: Writing Skills Two week intensive (PhD Engineering ONLY)
Theme
Workshops
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