The School of Education offers English language support to students, who do not speak English as a first language, from all levels and schools at UWS. This support is offered in two ways:

• English language modules – teaching starts w/c 7th Jan 2019

• English language support sessions

Students can attend a module and support session(s).

English language modules – 20 credits

The English language modules in T2, all scheduled for Paisley (if sufficient demand then delivery at another campus will be considered), available are:

• Advanced English 2 (level 9, general English module)

• Business English 2 (level 9, English with a focus on Business English; students not studying business are welcome to attend)

• English Proficiency 2 (level 10, general English for students who have a higher level of English)

• English for Academic Purposes (level 9, module designed to support students to improve their English to support their academic study)

As with all modules at UWS, please note:


• attendance is required and recorded on Banner

• homework expected outwith weekly classes

• module performance is assessed

• result recorded on your UWS transcript

To register for a module, students should complete the ‘English Language Module Form’, check the day/time of their programme modules and indicate all availability for studying English, returning to englishlanguage@uws.ac.uk or to E319, Henry Buildings East, UWS Paisley as soon as possible. The deadline for submission of the form is 12 noon on Friday 25th January, only in exceptional circumstances will this be extended.

 

Morning class 09:00-12:00

Afternoon class 14:00-17:00

Mon

English for Academic Purposes L9 CRN17712 L207

Advanced English 2 CRN13782 P114

Tue

Business English 3.2 CRN13449 E223 (w/c 7th Jan only), E225 all other weeks

 

Thu

Advanced English 2 CRN13783 P116

 

English Proficiency 2 CRN13787 H326a

 

Erasmus + exchange students are able to study one English language module as an extra module at no cost as part of the agreement per academic year. The School of Education offer a number of free spaces to non-EU students who are studying at UWS for a full academic year (or more). Other students – please contact englishlanguage@uws.ac.uk who will offer specific advice.

English language support sessions

The sessions offer support for students to prepare for

• Oral presentations – one session

• Essays and written assignments – one/two sessions

The sessions are free of charge (funded by the International Centre) and class sizes will be limited. To apply, please complete the online form by 12noon on the Friday before the session - click here or at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=t0SZ- E5Kp06RVjKZ80EWRyDUiJGZ8spMmLePrmPGGt9UREVNN0ZTM1JPSTNHQ0JOMkZGW UJKR0NIUS4u

A confirmation email will be sent the Monday before the session takes place.

 

Writing Session One

Writing Session Two

Presentations session

Ayr, GT39

Wed 13th Mar 1200- 1400

n/a

Wed 13th Mar 1000- 1200

Lanarkshire, 1.1.03a

Wed 20th Feb 1200-

1400

Wed 27th Feb 1200-

1400

Wed 6th Mar 1200-

1400

Paisley – for UG students, E225

Wed 20th Feb 1300- 1500

Wed 27th Feb 1300- 1500

Wed 6th Mar 1300- 1500

Paisley – for PG and PhD

students, E225

Wed 20th Feb 1500-

1700

Wed 27th Feb 1500-

1700

Wed 6th Mar 1500-

1700