All-provider course timetable
Monday 2 December
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'A hammer is to carpentry what research methods are to social and political scientists’ (Hewitt, 2001, p. 371). ‘It is the main device by which we perform our work’ and fulfil our duties to critically engage theory and practice, as well as generate knowledge (Johan Adriaensen, 2015, p. 1). This training course explores the intricate world of elite/expert interviews within social science research. It provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the method's rationale, ethical considerations, practical preparations, and execution strategies. Throughout the course, participants will explore various sampling techniques, ethical dilemmas, access negotiation tactics, and the crucial role of reflexivity in this research approach. |
| 09:30 |
IN PERSON - GL 2: Reporting in the General Ledger
Not bookable
UPDATE - This is a classroom version of the General Ledger 2 Course held at Roger Needham Building in the Ely rooms - All delegates will need to bring a laptop and power cable & ID badge to access reception Please note - there is no parking available at Roger Needham. The Madingley Park and Ride is a 15-minute walk and the Universal Bus stops on Madingley Road. Tea and coffee will be provided during the course, lunch is not provided. There is a café at West Hub where you can purchase lunch. You are also welcome to bring lunch with you. There is a fridge & microwave available for your use. This course provides users the opportunity to run General Ledger reports and how to interpret them when managing departmental funds. |
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Recent technological advances have made it possible to obtain genome-wide transcriptome data from single cells using high-throughput sequencing. This course offers an introduction to single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis. Participants will gain hands-on experience with key software packages and methodologies for processing, analyzing, and interpreting scRNA-seq data. Key topics include data preprocessing, quality control, normalization, dimensionality reduction, batch correction and data integration, cell clustering and differential expression and abundance analysis. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills to independently conduct and critically analyse data from scRNA-seq experiments.
If you do not have a University of Cambridge Raven account please book or register your interest here. Additional information
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An Introduction to Docker Workshop
[Places]
This course will provide an introduction to Docker. Writing research software in Python presents numerous challenges to reproducibility - what version of Python is being used? What about the versions of PyTorch, Scikit Learn or Numpy? Should we use Conda, or venv, or Poetry to manage dependencies and environments? How can we control randomness? Do I have the right version of Cuda Toolkit? In principle, given the same data, and same algorithms and methodology, we should be able to reproduce the results of any given experiment to within an acceptable degree of error. Dealing with the above questions introduces significant problems to reproducing experiments in machine learning. This workshop will explore the use of Docker to help alleviate almost all of these questions. Furthermore, combining Docker, git and GitHub can be a powerful workflow, helping to minimise your tech stack, and declutter your python development experience. |
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What do you value in life?
[Full]
Values are what makes you you. They are the things that drive and motivate you. Being more aware of them can help you to make better decisions at work, leaving you more fulfilled and happy. They can help you make good choices and provide a guiding force to point you in the right direction at times of uncertainty. This session gives the opportunity to join with a small group of colleagues to explore your values. You will be guided through an exercise by an experienced facilitator from the Organisational Development team. This is an interactive session, so please join the call from somewhere where you feel comfortable to talk and participate fully in group activities. |
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Introduction to Mixed Methods (MT)
In progress
Mixed method and multi method approaches are increasingly popular in the social and behavioral sciences. Much has been written on the benefits of mixed methods approaches, integrating the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative research methods to better address multifaceted and complex phenomena. This introductory course is a starting point for those who are interested in learning more about mixed methods approaches. During the course, we will cover common mixed methods research designs, and discuss the benefits and challenges associated with these approaches. We will critically discuss examples of mixed method research, and practice the process of integrating qualitative and quantitative analysis in mixed method projects. This course is aimed at students who are contemplating using mixed methods in their own research, and will feature participatory opportunities for students to share and discuss their own research proposals. |
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Doing Multivariate Analysis Using Stata (DMA-1)
Not bookable
This module will introduce you to the theory and practice of multivariate analysis, covering Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and logistic regressions. You will learn how to read published results critically, to do simple multivariate modelling yourself, and to interpret and write about your results intelligently. Half of the module is based in the lecture theatre, and covers the theory behind multivariate regression; the other half is lab-based, in which students will work through practical exercises using statistical software. To get the most out of the course, you should also expect to spend some time between sessions having fun by building your own statistical models. |
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CULP: French Basic 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website. |
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'A hammer is to carpentry what research methods are to social and political scientists’ (Hewitt, 2001, p. 371). ‘It is the main device by which we perform our work’ and fulfil our duties to critically engage theory and practice, as well as generate knowledge (Johan Adriaensen, 2015, p. 1). This training course explores the intricate world of elite/expert interviews within social science research. It provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the method's rationale, ethical considerations, practical preparations, and execution strategies. Throughout the course, participants will explore various sampling techniques, ethical dilemmas, access negotiation tactics, and the crucial role of reflexivity in this research approach. |
| 11:00 |
A course specifically for University of Cambridge staff and students. Attendees will learn how to search medical/healthcare databases accessed with a Raven login (such as Medline and Embase) effectively and efficiently, to learn how to save searches and references, and to create and maintain a bibliography. This course is delivered at an introductory/refresher level, and assumes you have had no prior training in how to search databases. All attendees are required to have a Raven login. NHS staff wanting to learn similar material should book onto our 'Getting the Best Results - Improving Your Database Searching' course instead. UPDATE: This session is taking place in the Medical Library's training room, not online. |
| 12:00 |
Using close reading and translation of academic texts from their particular discipline, this weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading French documents that they have come across or may meet in their research. The course aims to develop strategies for reading longer texts faster through close analysis, grammatical and stylistic commentary, and translation. For example, literary texts with differing editions, stories with two or more translations into English that need to be compared and evaluated, poems of challenging originality or range of allusion. Classes will be conducted in English, but there will be many opportunities to use French and practise reading aloud. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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Fire Safety Awareness training provided by the NHS for all embedded tenants. It is recommended that this training be refreshed every 2-3 years. Please note: Bookings will close one week before the event. |
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A chance to practice French conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker. |
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| 12:20 |
A chance to practice French conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker. |
| 12:40 |
A chance to practice French conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker. |
| 13:00 |
CULP: Latin Basic 1
In progress
This course aims to facilitate the reading of Latin through effective use of reference materials (published grammars, dictionaries and translations). Its focus will be on helping students understand the structure of a Latin sentence and the emphasis within it; this will allow students to understand a Latin text more sharply and clearly in its original language. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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This session will introduce participants to different methods of communicating research before moving on to a discussion around best practice and techniques when preparing a presentation. Participants will be introduced to concepts around good design, accessibility, data presentation, and accessing Creative Commons licensed materials for their work. The session will conclude with an exploration of good delivery techniques with additional advice on what to do if it all goes wrong. |
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This workshop, organised in collaboration with Dr Ann Borda (Alan Turing Institute) and Semeli Hadjiloizou (Alan Turing Institute), will provide an accessible, non-technical introduction to AI systems for working with images (such as image classification, analysis and generation) and discuss sources of bias and problems of interpretation. Through discussion and hands-on exercises, we will demonstrate some of the ways in which image-generation models reproduce bias and stereotypes. We will use a data justice lens to:
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An Introduction to Docker Workshop
[Places]
This course will provide an introduction to Docker. Writing research software in Python presents numerous challenges to reproducibility - what version of Python is being used? What about the versions of PyTorch, Scikit Learn or Numpy? Should we use Conda, or venv, or Poetry to manage dependencies and environments? How can we control randomness? Do I have the right version of Cuda Toolkit? In principle, given the same data, and same algorithms and methodology, we should be able to reproduce the results of any given experiment to within an acceptable degree of error. Dealing with the above questions introduces significant problems to reproducing experiments in machine learning. This workshop will explore the use of Docker to help alleviate almost all of these questions. Furthermore, combining Docker, git and GitHub can be a powerful workflow, helping to minimise your tech stack, and declutter your python development experience. |
| 14:00 |
Doing Multivariate Analysis Using Stata (DMA-1)
Not bookable
This module will introduce you to the theory and practice of multivariate analysis, covering Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and logistic regressions. You will learn how to read published results critically, to do simple multivariate modelling yourself, and to interpret and write about your results intelligently. Half of the module is based in the lecture theatre, and covers the theory behind multivariate regression; the other half is lab-based, in which students will work through practical exercises using statistical software. To get the most out of the course, you should also expect to spend some time between sessions having fun by building your own statistical models. |
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CULP: French Intermediate 2
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level, the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. More detailed information is available on our website. |
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This weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading German documents they need to deal with in their research. Each session will be divided into two parts: The first part will consist of grammar, tasks to develop insight into the reading process, help with dealing with complex sentence structures, academic conventions, abbreviations, etc. The second part will be devoted to the translation of original German texts from different periods and covering a range of topics. Each week you will be asked to attempt a translation into English of a German passage. Students will be encouraged to bring along German texts from their own research to translate. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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‘Student Mental Health Essentials’ is a focused introductory guide to student mental health tailored to the Cambridge context. The programme has been developed with Academic Departments, for Academic Departments, and is led by trainers from the University’s Student Wellbeing Service. The session offers essential information and practical guidance relevant to the roles of academic and professional staff at Faculties and Departments and offers opportunities for discussion and analysis of authentic case studies with colleagues. We welcome suggestions of practical scenarios relevant to your context to ensure the scenarios are appropriate and useful. Each session includes practical resources and information on services which will be circulated alongside the session slides for reference. |
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This 1 hour, instructor-led session will walk you through the different tools available in the Funding Management Portal applications section to be able to find eligible applicants, add them to your Master Consideration List (MCList), filter, review applicant details (including their financial liability), flag and allocate a consideration status. You will also be shown how to create a shortlist of applicants to have it prepared for further evaluation such as an assessment. The purpose of this is to find the eligible applicants you are looking for with all the relevant information in one place, and support your processes in order to make funding offers. This training is appropriate not only for colleagues new to the FMP, but also for returning users as we have made some updates to the system since the previous year. Your presenter will tailor this training to the attending audience to give the best experience, and our team will be available to support you in using the FMP throughout the academic year. We will also publish dates and times of ‘drop-in’ sessions for further support, which will not require a booking. |
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A chance to practice German conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker. |
| 15:00 |
Survey Research and Design (MT)
In progress
The module aims to provide students with an introduction to and overview of survey methods and its uses and limitations. It will introduce students both to some of the main theoretical issues involved in survey research (such as survey sampling, non-response and question wording) and to practicalities of the design and analysis of surveys. The module comprises three sessions each consisting of a 1.5 hour lecture, followed by a 1.5 hour session of practical exercises. There will be a 30 minute break between these sessions. |
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CULP: Italian Intermediate 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website. |
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CULP: German Advanced
In progress
With effect from August 2022 CULP Advanced level students will be included in the population for the HESA student return. We obtain much of the information required via the annual student registration exercise. CULP students, who are not currently following another course of study, will receive an email inviting them to complete Registration. At the start of the student registration process there is further information about the data collection for statutory purposes and the relevant privacy notices from the University and HESA. The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At advanced level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. One of the aims of the advanced level courses is also presentation skills as the courses aim to cater to the academic needs (i.e. research, conferences) of the students. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website. NB: Advanced courses are official, award-bearing University qualifications. Please also note that the certificates and transcripts are usually issued in July. |
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CULP: Russian Intermediate 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please go to the Language Centre CULP page. |
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CULP: Arabic Basic 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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A language course for students who have an intermediate command of the Spanish Language (completed B1), ideally suited to those students who have completed the CULP Intermediate 2 course or have taken Spanish at GCSE Level. The level is upper-intermediate. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions
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A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include:
These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions. Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals:
The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance. Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator. Please make sure that that e-mail does not go to your spam folder. |
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A chance to practice German conversation/pronunciation with a volunteer native speaker. |
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This weekly class is intended to help research students in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to develop their skills in reading German documents they need to deal with in their research. Each session will be divided into two parts: The first part will consist of grammar, tasks to develop insight into the reading process, help with dealing with complex sentence structures, academic conventions, abbreviations, etc. The second part will be devoted to the translation of original German texts from different periods and covering a range of topics. Each week you will be asked to attempt a translation into English of a German passage. Students will be encouraged to bring along German texts from their own research to translate. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions
[Places]
A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include:
These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions. Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals:
The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance. Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator. Please make sure that that e-mail does not go to your spam folder. |
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Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions
[Places]
A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include:
These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions. Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals:
The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance. Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator. Please make sure that that e-mail address does not go to your spam folder. |
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CULP: Italian Intermediate 2
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level, the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website. |
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CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Basic 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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This session is provided for students and staff who have a Disability Resource Centre referral for specialised one-to-one support. Bespoke sessions cover support for users with:
A session typically falls into 2 categories:
At time of booking please specify the following details in the Special Requirements box
Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.
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Public Engagement: Drop-in Sessions
[Places]
A series of 30-minute drop-in sessions to talk with a member of the Public Engagement team. We offer expert advice to support your public engagement work, engagement processes and activities. These include:
These sessions are not workshops or taught sessions. Based on your area of expertise and depending on your School affiliation, you can book a time with one of our public engagement professionals:
The team will be available every week, each mentor offering two sessions of 30 minutes in the day and time indicated above. We will release new slots in the same days and times a couple of months in advance. Please book for the day and time you would like to attend, and you will receive closer to the session the Teams link to meet with the mentor. The link will be sent by RDP Course Administrator. Please make sure that that e-mail address does not go to your spam folder. |
| 17:00 |
CULP: Arabic Basic 2
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please go to the Language Centre CULP page. |
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CULP: Spanish Basic 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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These courses will not be formally assessed and students who attend regularly (12/15 sessions) will receive a Certificate of Attendance. CULP’s Introduction to Language and Culture Hebrew course, designed for absolute beginners, promises to offer a welcoming and exciting start to your Hebrew studies. Both spoken and written Modern Hebrew will be taught two hours per week during Michaelmas and Lent terms. You will be given the opportunity to express yourself, read and write in the target language, and develop your ability to understand native speakers. Realistic amounts of homework will be given and students will be encouraged to avail themselves of Hebrew media within the Language Centre. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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CULP: Italian Basic 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At basic 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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CULP: Spanish Advanced
In progress
With effect from August 2022 CULP Advanced level students will be included in the population for the HESA student return. We obtain much of the information required via the annual student registration exercise. CULP students, who are not currently following another course of study, will receive an email inviting them to complete Registration. At the start of the student registration process there is further information about the data collection for statutory purposes and the relevant privacy notices from the University and HESA. The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At an advanced level, the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. One of the aims of the advanced level courses is also presentation skills as the courses aim to cater for the academic needs (i.e. research, conferences) of the students. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. NB: Advanced courses are official, award-bearing University qualifications. Please also note that the certificates and transcripts are usually issued in July. |
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CLIC: Public Speaking Club
In progress
Are you looking to build confidence in public speaking in an informal, supportive and relaxed environment? Join our club designed to help you gain confidence and develop a toolkit of speaking skills. You’ll learn essential tips and strategies, while receiving feedback from both peers and professionals. Seize this chance to learn the art of rhetoric and the power of the spoken word. Whether you're aiming to captivate audiences, motivate teams, or inspire change, this club will give you the tools and confidence to make an impact. Our first session features published author and renowned TEDx speaker Guy Doza. For over a decade, Guy has worked with C-suite executives, directors, and intergovernmental organisations, in areas including justice, gender and AI technology, and with the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Georgetown and Columbia. |
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CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Basic 2
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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CULP: German Intermediate 2
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level, the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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CULP: Spanish Intermediate 1
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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CULP: Japanese Basic 2
In progress
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |