Language learning
The Language Centre provides a wide range of language courses for all students. Classes, which usually last two hours, are held weekly and last for one semester. Languages currently offered are: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek (Modern), Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Sign Language, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Urdu. These are all taught at various levels ranging from beginners in all languages to advanced level in the more popular languages. These courses are accredited in line with the Common European Framework of Reference and a Language Centre Certificate is awarded for over 70 per cent attendance. Language Centre courses are included in the Degree Plus Award programme. A small administration fee is levied for each course.
Apart from the courses for non-specialists, the Language Centre now offers courses leading to a Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. Specially designed computer-based courses are available in: French, German and Spanish for Business, Practical Irish, French, German, Spanish and Italian for Tourism and Leisure. These fully-accredited courses are available at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. (French commences at post-GCSE level). Courses can be accessed using the Language Centre’s CAN-8 multimedia online system affording students the opportunity for guided autonomous learning alongside tutor-led sessions. The nature of these online courses means that students can study in their own time and at their own pace allowing them to ‘catch up’ or to progress at their chosen pace. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Queen’s University Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. An administration fee is levied for each module leading to the Certificate.
Apart from the formal language learning opportunities, the Centre also provides the opportunity for self-study language courses for use in its private study area. There is a growing library of resources in over 30 languages, available at various levels and in various formats, that is, books, CD’s, DVDs, CD-ROMs and self-study online courses. Software installed on the PCs includes dictionaries, grammar packages and interactive CD-ROM courses for all levels and in many languages.
The Language Centre is open for private study and class teaching from 9am – 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 5pm on Friday. The self-study facilities are open during normal library hours.
For further information contact:
The Language Centre
The McClay Library
T: +44 (0)28 9097 6178
Website
Apart from the courses for non-specialists, the Language Centre now offers courses leading to a Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. Specially designed computer-based courses are available in: French, German and Spanish for Business, Practical Irish, French, German, Spanish and Italian for Tourism and Leisure. These fully-accredited courses are available at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. (French commences at post-GCSE level). Courses can be accessed using the Language Centre’s CAN-8 multimedia online system affording students the opportunity for guided autonomous learning alongside tutor-led sessions. The nature of these online courses means that students can study in their own time and at their own pace allowing them to ‘catch up’ or to progress at their chosen pace. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Queen’s University Certificate in Languages for Special Purposes. An administration fee is levied for each module leading to the Certificate.
Apart from the formal language learning opportunities, the Centre also provides the opportunity for self-study language courses for use in its private study area. There is a growing library of resources in over 30 languages, available at various levels and in various formats, that is, books, CD’s, DVDs, CD-ROMs and self-study online courses. Software installed on the PCs includes dictionaries, grammar packages and interactive CD-ROM courses for all levels and in many languages.
The Language Centre is open for private study and class teaching from 9am – 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 5pm on Friday. The self-study facilities are open during normal library hours.
For further information contact:
The Language Centre
The McClay Library
T: +44 (0)28 9097 6178
Website
