English: Culture & Writing
Mon 9 Feb 2015
Description
This workshop will focus on how different learning styles and cultural patterns can influence students’ English academic writing. We will draw on current research findings and assist students in adapting to the expected English model in Engineering.
Target audience
- Non-native MPhil by Research and PhD students plus Postdocs from the Department of Engineering ONLY
- 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 | Mon 9 Feb 2015 11:15 - 13:15 | 11:15 - 13:15 | Department of Engineering, CLIC 1 | map | Nicola Cavaleri |
Objectives
How learning styles & cultural patterns influence your English academic writing
Duration
One two hour session
Frequency
Once a year
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