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Goldsmiths College, University of London

English Language Unit

Pre-sessional English Language Programme

The Pre-sessional English Language programme is offered in the period from April to September. The programme relates your English Language development to themes, theories and thinkers relevant to a wide range of cultural studies subjects. English Language, Academic Study Skills, Cultural background Studies and Critical Analysis are covered in this intensive programme. It is designed for overseas students who are about to start full-time study in the Arts and Social Sciences at a UK University.

In recent years the programme has included the following courses:

• Grammar and Vocabulary Development
• Reading, Listening, Seminar, Pronunciation & Writing Skills
• Critical Analysis (based on literature or film)
• Cultural Background:
  
   - Renaissance Thought and Culture
   - The Ideas of the Enlightenment
  
• Post-modernity
• Specialist Lectures and Feedback:
  
   - Contemporary Aspects of Britain
   - Art History
   - British Film History
  
• IELTS Preparation
• Individual tutorials throughout

Diploma / Certificate in English Language for the Arts & Social Sciences

The Unit also offers 2 one year full-time university accredited award bearing programmes:

a) Diploma in English Language for the Arts & Social Sciences (for students intending to pursue postgraduate study)

b) Certificate in English Language for the Arts & Social Sciences (for students intending to pursue undergraduate study)

About Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths College is part of the University of London, the second largest university in the United Kingdom after the Open University. Goldsmiths plays a specialist role within the University, con centrating on the study od creative, cultural and social processes. Despite its location in an urban area, Goldsmiths is within easy reach of the open acres of Greenwich Royal Park, Blackheath and Dulwich Park, which are ideal for walking, jogging, picnicking, flying a kite, or simply lazing with a good book.