English: Cultural Awareness (REPEAT of November 2014)
Tue 12 May 2015
Description
This informal seminar will consider some of the cultural differences experienced by participants, and also address questions arising from various aspects of living and working in both the multi-cultural environment of the University and the wider British community.
Target audience
- Non-native MPhil by Research and PhD students plus Postdocs from the Department of Engineering ONLY
- No other students, members of staff or visiting scholars are eligible for this course. If you are not eligible, please do not sign up, as your name will be deleted from the list without further notice. Instead, please email Nicola Cavaleri (nch23@cam.ac.uk) to enquire about possible special arrangements.
- Further details regarding Engineering Language Unit's eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
- Non-native MPhil by Research and PhD students plus Postdocs from the Department of Engineering ONLY
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 12 May 2015 16:00 - 18:00 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Sheila Dodds |
Topics covered
- Cultural awareness within the University environment
- Aspects of the British lifestyle, British culture and contemporary social issues
Aims
- To demonstrate the importance of intercultural awareness in a multicultural environment such as the University
- To focus on the British lifestyle, considering aspects of behaviour, manners, social conventions and traditions
Duration
One session of two hours
Frequency
Yearly
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