Workshop: English in University Settings - Immerse Yourself in the Language of Higher Education

Goals

The aims of the workshop will be for you to:

• enhance your ability to describe and explain principles, policies and practices relating to WU and other higher education (HE) institutions in English
• increase your confidence in discussing complicated topics using specialised terminology
• gain an insight into topical university issues beyond WU

Content

During this workshop you will:

• develop and expand your knowledge and use of general HE terminology and language
• discuss topical issues relevant to HE management and institutional policies (e.g. legal frameworks, current trends in higher education, etc.)
• explore WU Term (WU’s interactive German-English glossary) and other tools to aid translation
• consider and reflect on how you can communicate effectively in English in your own individual professional context at WU

Methods

Over the course of the three half-day sessions you will:  

• enjoy a lively, interactive approach aimed at enhancing motivation and participation
• engage in a variety of activities using a mixture of media types
• practise a range of communicative styles in writing and speaking

• enhancing your ability to describe and explain principles, policies and practices relating to WU and other higher education institutions in English
• topical issues relevant to higher education management and institutional policies
• increasing your confidence in discussing complicated topics using specialised terminology
• gain an insight into topical university issues beyond WU