Engineering Centre for Languages & Inter-Communication course timetable
February 2022
| Tue 8 |
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 9 |
This online course is geared towards non-native speakers who feel that they would benefit from the opportunity to have frequent practice in giving presentations in English. It will consist of a mix of teacher input, individual presentations and regular feedback. We will meet together for the first class (11.15am on Wednesday 26 January), and thereafter we will meet mainly in small groups of 4-6 students, at 11.15 am on either Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Depending on exact numbers, each group session will be between 1 hour and 1.5 hours long. Groups and precise times will be decided in the first class.
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| Fri 11 |
Interacting effectively & managing meetings: This interactive online workshop covers how to participate in and manage meetings effectively and productively. In addition to being proficient communicators in academic settings, there is also a need for Engineers to further develop and diversify their communication skills to suit a range of professional settings (Almeida, 2019). The Lent term masterclass series focuses on communicating with impact, adapting effectively to audiences across academic and professional settings and using business English successfully. This series consists of the following workshops:
Research has identified that the ability to verbally express ideas clearly and the capacity to work confidently in a group are the two key skills for employability. This series of workshops focuses on aspects of these skills most pertinent to Engineers at Cambridge.
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| Mon 14 |
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 15 |
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 16 |
This online course is geared towards non-native speakers who feel that they would benefit from the opportunity to have frequent practice in giving presentations in English. It will consist of a mix of teacher input, individual presentations and regular feedback. We will meet together for the first class (11.15am on Wednesday 26 January), and thereafter we will meet mainly in small groups of 4-6 students, at 11.15 am on either Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Depending on exact numbers, each group session will be between 1 hour and 1.5 hours long. Groups and precise times will be decided in the first class.
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| Fri 18 |
CLIC: Cultural skills: Living in Britain
CANCELLED
Living in Britain This online seminar focuses on any questions participants may have about aspects of living in Britain that are of particular interest to them, whether cultural, intercultural, historical or social. It discusses practical everyday issues that participants may already have encountered, both within the University environment and in the wider community, and also possible situations that they may be concerned about dealing with in the future. This is a very relaxed and informal seminar which will be conducted on a Q+A basis, and participants should email their questions or areas of interest in advance to Sheila Dodds (smd48@cam.ac.uk).
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| Tue 22 |
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 23 |
This online course is geared towards non-native speakers who feel that they would benefit from the opportunity to have frequent practice in giving presentations in English. It will consist of a mix of teacher input, individual presentations and regular feedback. We will meet together for the first class (11.15am on Wednesday 26 January), and thereafter we will meet mainly in small groups of 4-6 students, at 11.15 am on either Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Depending on exact numbers, each group session will be between 1 hour and 1.5 hours long. Groups and precise times will be decided in the first class.
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| Thu 24 |
In this ever-changing world, adaptability is one of the most valuable skills for your time in Cambridge and for your future employment. In this session, you will discuss the requirements of ‘the new normal’ – the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous reality that requires the right mindset to support you as an ongoing part of your professional life. You will learn how to address VUCA and how to turn the adversities we’re all facing and turn them into opportunities. This is an interactive workshop and you will be expected to actively contribute. |
| Mon 28 |
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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March 2022
| Tue 1 |
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 2 |
This online course is geared towards non-native speakers who feel that they would benefit from the opportunity to have frequent practice in giving presentations in English. It will consist of a mix of teacher input, individual presentations and regular feedback. We will meet together for the first class (11.15am on Wednesday 26 January), and thereafter we will meet mainly in small groups of 4-6 students, at 11.15 am on either Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Depending on exact numbers, each group session will be between 1 hour and 1.5 hours long. Groups and precise times will be decided in the first class.
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| Tue 8 |
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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| Wed 9 |
This online course is geared towards non-native speakers who feel that they would benefit from the opportunity to have frequent practice in giving presentations in English. It will consist of a mix of teacher input, individual presentations and regular feedback. We will meet together for the first class (11.15am on Wednesday 26 January), and thereafter we will meet mainly in small groups of 4-6 students, at 11.15 am on either Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Depending on exact numbers, each group session will be between 1 hour and 1.5 hours long. Groups and precise times will be decided in the first class.
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| Tue 15 |
Writing for Engineers: Course for postdocs on refining papers for publishing. The course consists of four workshops followed by one individual supervision.
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April 2022
| Wed 27 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Wednesdays (11.15am to 1.15pm) 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 (11.15 to 12.15), and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, either after the Wednesday class, or on Thursday mornings. 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 Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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May 2022
| Wed 4 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Wednesdays (11.15am to 1.15pm) 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 (11.15 to 12.15), and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, either after the Wednesday class, or on Thursday mornings. 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 Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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| Wed 11 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Wednesdays (11.15am to 1.15pm) 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 (11.15 to 12.15), and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, either after the Wednesday class, or on Thursday mornings. 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 Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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| Tue 17 |
So you’ve mastered presenting to get your message across effectively... But what if we told you that there was no guarantee that this message would work across different cultures? There are different aspects you have to take into consideration when preparing to address diverse audiences, such as how they want to be persuaded, the appropriate style of the language to use and how to gain professional credibility in their eyes. In our interactive session, we will share tools and techniques that will allow you to adapt your content and delivery style to the different needs and expectations of the diverse teams in the modern workplace. You will find out how to: • Analyse your audience; • Structure your presentation in an easy-to-follow way; • Adapt your content (language, references, examples, types of evidence, visuals) to communicate your message to a diverse audience; • Use your voice to help your audience better understand the content and follow it with ease. Join this session to find out how to adapt your presentation style to be a more effective pre-senter in a culturally diverse work environment. Further information: This course will be led by Gosia Syta. A brief bio can be found under the Trainer header below. |
| Wed 18 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Wednesdays (11.15am to 1.15pm) 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 (11.15 to 12.15), and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, either after the Wednesday class, or on Thursday mornings. 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 Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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| Wed 25 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Wednesdays (11.15am to 1.15pm) 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 (11.15 to 12.15), and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, either after the Wednesday class, or on Thursday mornings. 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 Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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June 2022
| Wed 1 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Wednesdays (11.15am to 1.15pm) 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 (11.15 to 12.15), and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, either after the Wednesday class, or on Thursday mornings. 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 Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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| Wed 8 |
This course, which is for non-native speakers, will cover all the main aspects of English pronunciation. It will take place on Wednesdays (11.15am to 1.15pm) 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 (11.15 to 12.15), and then reconvene in smaller groups of three or four, for extra practice, either after the Wednesday class, or on Thursday mornings. 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 Sheila Dodds (smd48).
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| Mon 20 |
German: Beginner (Intensive)
Finished
Introductory course to German. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of German. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. |
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Chinese: Beginner (Intensive)
Finished
Introductory course to Chinese. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. Please note: This course will be class room based/face to face teaching at CUED. |
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French: Beginner (Intensive)
Finished
Introductory course to French. This course is for those with no previous knowledge of French. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. Please note: This course will be taught in person and online. The Monday and Friday class each week will be class room based/face to face teaching at CUED. The Tuesday class will be taught online, using Zoom. You must be able to attend all sessions as 'in-person' classes are not recorded. |
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Spanish: Beginner (Intensive)
Finished
Fun introductory course to Spanish. This course is for those with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. Communicative context, with videos, audio, texts and conversation. Please note: This course will be taught in person and online. The Monday class each week will be class room based/face to face teaching at CUED. The classes on Tuesday and Thursday will be taught online, using Zoom. You must be able to attend all sessions as 'in-person' classes are not recorded. |
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This intensive course is designed for students who have very limited or no previous knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The course aims to enable students 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. |