Engineering Centre for Languages & Inter-Communication course timetable
February 2023
| Wed 1 |
Diversity is a proven catalyst for innovation. However, creating inclusive environments to harness the power of diversity takes preparation. We can be aware or unaware of it, but we are all biased towards people who are different from us. This interactive session will explore where bias come from, what different types of bias can we talk about, and the various forms of diversity. You will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of bias on our daily interactions and decision-making. Additionally, you will learn effective strategies to counteract potential biases. Join us for a catered sandwich lunch for this lunch and learn workshop. Please let us know of any dietary requirements by 24th January. NEW: this workshop will be delivered in a hybrid format. Feel free to join online or in person. |
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CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language
In progress
This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
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| Mon 6 |
This workshop focuses on effective editing strategies for Engineering writing. It forms part of CLIC's Lent term series of online masterclasses designed to assist CUED Research students in refining key areas of their writing. Classes include:
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| Tue 7 |
CLIC: Speaking skills: Pronunciation Skills
In progress
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Tuesdays (09:00am to 11:00am) and will start online. However, depending on the wishes of the participants, it may be possible to have face-to-face teaching later in the course. When online, we will meet together for approximately one hour, and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, after the Tuesday class. The practice sessions will be 20 minutes per group (groups/times to suit, to be arranged in class). If you have any questions or would like further information, please email Helen East (hre21@cam.ac.uk).
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Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 8 |
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language
In progress
This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
| Tue 14 |
CLIC: Speaking skills: Pronunciation Skills
In progress
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Tuesdays (09:00am to 11:00am) and will start online. However, depending on the wishes of the participants, it may be possible to have face-to-face teaching later in the course. When online, we will meet together for approximately one hour, and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, after the Tuesday class. The practice sessions will be 20 minutes per group (groups/times to suit, to be arranged in class). If you have any questions or would like further information, please email Helen East (hre21@cam.ac.uk).
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Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 15 |
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language
In progress
This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
| Tue 21 |
CLIC: Speaking skills: Pronunciation Skills
In progress
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Tuesdays (09:00am to 11:00am) and will start online. However, depending on the wishes of the participants, it may be possible to have face-to-face teaching later in the course. When online, we will meet together for approximately one hour, and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, after the Tuesday class. The practice sessions will be 20 minutes per group (groups/times to suit, to be arranged in class). If you have any questions or would like further information, please email Helen East (hre21@cam.ac.uk).
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Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 22 |
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language
In progress
This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
| Mon 27 |
A visiting expert will share tips and strategies on writing effective blogs and English for social media. This workshop forms part of CLIC's Lent term series of online masterclasses designed to assist CUED Research students in refining key areas of their writing. Sessions include:
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| Tue 28 |
CLIC: Speaking skills: Pronunciation Skills
In progress
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Tuesdays (09:00am to 11:00am) and will start online. However, depending on the wishes of the participants, it may be possible to have face-to-face teaching later in the course. When online, we will meet together for approximately one hour, and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, after the Tuesday class. The practice sessions will be 20 minutes per group (groups/times to suit, to be arranged in class). If you have any questions or would like further information, please email Helen East (hre21@cam.ac.uk).
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Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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March 2023
| Wed 1 |
CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language
In progress
This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
| Tue 7 |
CLIC: Speaking skills: Pronunciation Skills
In progress
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Tuesdays (09:00am to 11:00am) and will start online. However, depending on the wishes of the participants, it may be possible to have face-to-face teaching later in the course. When online, we will meet together for approximately one hour, and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, after the Tuesday class. The practice sessions will be 20 minutes per group (groups/times to suit, to be arranged in class). If you have any questions or would like further information, please email Helen East (hre21@cam.ac.uk).
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Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 8 |
CLIC: Inter-Communication: Body language
Not bookable
Workshop description coming soon This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session. You must have your webcam switched on. |
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CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language
In progress
This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
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| Tue 14 |
Writing for Engineers Refining papers for publishing: a course for post-docs In this course we will work directly with text written by you, the course participants. We will analyse and edit extracts from draft and published papers, always with the aim of honing the language to improve clarity, precision and style. In doing so we will explore questions of grammar and key concepts in academic writing, learning to identify weaker areas and developing expertise in improving them. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 15 |
Workshop description coming soon This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session. You must have your webcam switched on. |
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CLIC: Introduction to British Sign Language
In progress
This course is designed for learners who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable individuals to understand and use BSL effectively for purposes of practical communication with deaf or hard of hearing people, to develop understanding of the BSL sentence syntax and to learn more about a Deaf Culture. Please note this course is not credit-bearing and so cannot be used as part of a Tripos. |
May 2023
| Fri 5 |
Discover a bit more of Cambridge each term. Meet a member of our English team in CLIC and then take a guided walk to learn about different aspects of the city. |
| Wed 10 |
Workshop description coming soon This is not a webinar. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to contribute to the session. You must have your webcam switched on. |