LCS language couses are open to all students and staff at UEA subject to availability.
Learning a new language
Whatever your level, a foreign language improves your chances of getting a job and your earning power. Language skills are useful and will make you stand out. Whether you master a few key phrases in Spanish or can understand a Chinese joke, it will make a difference!
- Widen your career options
- Show your employer you are flexible, open-minded and a good communicator
- Make the most of your holiday or more permanent residence abroad
- Broaden your horizons and start thinking out of the box
- Improve your understanding of other cultures and people
- Challenge yourself and gain confidence.
Non-Credit Daytime Undergraduate Classes
Studying a non-degree language at UEA
Why not join a class as a ‘non-credit’ student by taking an undergraduate language module.
Language modules:
Each module consists of 2-3 hours of classes per week over a twelve-week semester, plus approximately ten hours a week personal study.
Participants are expected to attend all classes and do homework and class tests, but do not take an examination or accrue degree credits. A UEA Certificate of Attendance is given on successful completion of a module, if requested.
Language levels:
There are three levels, beginner, intermediate and post A-level. Each language level consists of two modules which may be taken individually if desired.
Continuation language modules require a certain level of competence of that language which may need to be assessed by the tutor before enrolment.
Some classes have early evening slots, although most are taught during the day.
Start dates:
Most complete beginner language modules commence in the Autumn Semester (26 September to 16 December 2011); only Introduction to British Sign Language I and Beginners Spanish I are repeated in the Spring Semester (16 January to 30 March 2012 + revision week 23 April to 27 April 2012). All other Spring Semester modules are continuation classes.
Fees:
UEA staff & students, INTO students: £150 (£250 for two modules)
LCS staff &students: £35
All fees include the use of the language resource centre but you may have to purchase a text book.
How to apply
Please complete and return this enrolment form.For further information please contact:
ULP Enquiries, LTS, Elizabeth Fry Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
E-mail: ulp_ecb.hub@uea.ac.uk
Tel: 01603 597627
http://www.uea.ac.uk/lcs/languagecoursesforstaffstudents
Courses on offer:
| Language | Course level (course codes) |
| Arabic | Beginners 2 (LCSU1OA2) |
| British Sign Language | Introduction to BSL 2 (LCSU1OB2) Introduction to BSL 1 (LCSU1OB4) |
| Mandarin Chinese | Beginners 2 (LCSU1OC2) |
| French | Beginners 2 (LCSU1F12) Intermediate 2 (LCSU2F96) Post A-level1/II (LCSU1F22) Post A-level 2/II (LCSU2F02) |
| German | Beginners 2 (LCSU1G12) Intermediate 2 (LCSU2G98) Post A-level 1/II (LCSU1G22) |
| Greek | Beginners 2 (LCSU1OG2) Intermediate 2 (LCSU2OG2) |
| Italian | Beginners 2 (LCSU1OI2) |
| Japanese | Beginners 2 (LCSU1OJ2) |
| Russian | Beginners 2 (LCSU1OR2) Intermediate 2 (LCSU2OR2) |
| Spanish | Beginners 2 (LCSU1H12) Intermediate 2 (LCSU2H12) Post A Level 1/II (LCSU1H22) Post A-level 2/II (LCSU2H22) Beginners Spanish 1 (LCSU1H14) |
Enrolment on all modules is subject to confirmation of availability.
Deadline for enrolment: 6th January 2012.
Evening Classes
Learning a language at UEA couldn’t be easier, there are a wide range of courses to suit most levels. UEA has a great reputation in the field of languages and the lecturers and other staff are friendly and approachable.
Languages available:
All courses are available at beginner level (subject to minimum enrolment); some are also available at improver level.
Language courses offered in 2011/12:
- Arabic
- British Sign Language
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Russian
- Spanish
Evening classes begin week commencing 23 January 2012. They are subject to minimum enrolments. These classes take place once a week from 5.40pm to 7.40pm over a ten-week period.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Spanish Beginners 1 Group 1 (Arts 2.84)6:30pm-8:30pm | French Beginners 1 (Arts 2.86) | British Sign Language (Arts 0.30) | French Advanced (Arts 2.84) | Arabic Beginners 2 (Arts 0.30) |
| Spanish Beginners 2 (Arts 2.06) | Spanish Improvers 2 (Arts 2.08) | Japanese Beginners 2 (Arts 2.08) | ||
| Spanish Beginners 1 Group 2 (Arts 2.06) | French Beginners 2 (Arts 2.84) | Russian Beginners 1 (Arts 2.85) | Chinese Improvers 1 (Arts 2.07) | |
| Chinese Beginners 1 (Arts 2.86) | Japanese Beginners 1 (Arts 0.31) | Spanish Improvers 1 (Arts 2.06) | ||
| German Beginners 1 (Arts 2.85) | Italian Beginners 1 (Arts 2.85) 6pm - 8pm | |||
| German Improvers 1 (Arts 2.08) | ||||
| French Improvers 1 (Arts 2.07) |
BEGINNERS 1 CLASSES: These language courses are suitable for people with no prior knowledge of the language, who would like to use it for holiday and/or work-related purposes. By the end of this course you will be able to formulate simple sentences in a conversational setting, and understand written and spoken information at a basic level.
BEGINNERS 2: These language courses follow-on from Beginners they are for students who have taken 20 to 30 hours of teaching. It is suitable for people with some knowledge of the language but not complete beginners.
IMPROVERS 1: This course is suitable for people who have already studied the language for at least a year and/or have achieved GCSE level (perhaps a little rusty?). It will reinforce what you have already learnt and further extend your vocabulary and fluency.
IMPROVERS 2: This course is suitable for people who have already studied the language and wish to improve and increase their vocabulary and fluency.
ADVANCED: This course is suitable for people who have already studied the language up to A Level standard.
Spring semester: 06 January 2012
Fees (excluding text books and other materials):£135 per course (2 hours x 10 weeks)
How to apply
For further information please contact:
ULP Enquiries
Learning and Teaching Office
Elizabeth Fry Building
University of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
E-mail: ulp_ecb.hub@uea.ac.uk
Tel: 01603 597627
https://www.uea.ac.uk/lcs/eveningclasses
One-to-one and small group language courses
These courses are very popular with individuals who have to fit learning a language around a busy schedule or for those who want intensive or individual tuition. The one-to-one or small group setting will accelerate your learning, because the tutor can teach you at your individual pace, thus taking advantage of your existing strengths. Additionally, we offer specially designed courses for businesses who are seeking to establish, or already have, links abroad. Course content will be discussed in advance and tailored to suit your particular requirements.
Fees from £50 per hour.
Fees include use of the language resource centre but you may have to purchase a textbook.
How to apply
For further information please contact:
James Platt Centre for Language Learning
School of Language & Communication Studies
University of East Anglia
Norwich
E-mail: jpc@uea.ac.uk
Tel: 01603 592751
Room Arts 0.32
https://www.uea.ac.uk/lcs/james-platt-centre-for-language-learning
