Overview
Programme description
The participants of the English for Academic Purposes course from University of Antwerp are taught how to write correct and transparent papers in English. Besides describing the build-up of a good paper, the course improves participants' use of English by focusing on typical grammatical problems and the use of academic vocabulary and structures. Furthermore, participants receive individual feedback on a number of written assignments, which raises their awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Characteristics of academic writing: general features, academic conventions, approach and tone
- Language revision: typical ‘written’ grammar, spelling, academic vocabulary and style
- Paper build-up: structure, linking words, signalling expressions and useful phrases
- Examples: typical paper design and language use, taken from a range of different fields
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Your application should be submitted before 28 June (only for students who don’t require a visa). Non-EU-citizens are advised to apply before 26 April.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The English for Academic Purposes summer school is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students who would like to improve their use of academic written and spoken English and remedy their individual language problems. As the course focuses on improving participants’ academic writing and speaking skills in English, basic general guidelines on writing a paper will not be provided. Consequently, participants must have completed at least two full years of higher education and have experience of writing papers (in their mother tongue or in any other language) and thus be familiar with the layout and design of an academic paper or essay.
- As the course focuses on specific language aspects related to academic English (rather than improving general English language use), participants must have a minimum English proficiency level of B2 (Common European Framework of Reference).
Tuition Fee
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International
765 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 EUR for the full programme during 12 days. -
EU/EEA
765 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 EUR for the full programme during 12 days.
Living costs for Antwerpen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.