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IN-SESSIONAL ENGLISH

Free academic English guidance for Newcastle University students2019–20

ContentsBackground

02 �Welcome to the In-Sessional Programme

04 University English Language Assessment (UELA)

06 �Will�I�be�automatically�registered�on�a�Subject-specific� Writing Course?

In-Sessional English Language Modules To find out about the support available to you, go to the relevant page for your area of study.

08 �MA�in�Applied�Linguistics�and�TESOL

10 �The�School�of�Arts�and�Cultures:�Undergraduates

12 �The�School�of�Arts�and�Cultures:�Taught�Postgraduates

14 �Biology:�Taught�Postgraduates

16 �The�Business�School:�Undergraduates

18 �The�Business�School:�Taught�Postgraduates

20 �Civil�Engineering�and�Geosciences:�Taught�Postgraduates

22 �Cross-Cultural�Communication:�Taught�Postgraduates

24 �Electronic�and�Electrical�Engineering:�Taught�Postgraduates

26 �The�Faculty�of�Humanities�and�Social�Sciences�(HaSS):�Undergraduates, Postgraduates and 1st year PhD students

28 �The�Faculties�of�Humanities�and�Social�Sciences�(HaSS)�and�Science,�Agriculture�and�Engineering:�(SAgE)�2nd�year�(or�higher)�PhD students

30 �The�School�of�Law:�Taught�Postgraduates�

32 �Mechanical�Engineering:�Taught�Postgraduates�

34 �The�Faculty�of�Medical�Sciences:�MRes�/�MSc�students�

36 �The�Faculty�of�Science,�Agriculture�and�Engineering�(SAgE):�Undergraduates, Postgraduates and 1st year PhD students

Further Information38 �Course�Timetables�(Semester�1)

40 �Course�Timetables�(Semester�2)

42 �Credit-Bearing English Modules

43 �Other�Language�Resources

A welcome messageWe are delighted to welcome you to Newcastle University.�The�In-Sessional�English�team�is�here�to�help�you�to�effectively�communicate�knowledge�of�your�subject�area.�We�help�you�to�bridge�the�gap�between�general�English�and�the�academic�English needed to succeed in UK university life.

Depending�on�your�score�in�the�University�English Language Assessment (UELA), you will be�able�to�attend�up�to�ten�hours�of�support�classes�each�week.�All�of�this�support�is�free�and�aims�to�help�you�achieve�your�full�academic�potential.�Make�sure�you�take�full�advantage�of�it!

We offer courses that range from lecture-style to�workshop-format;�covering�reading,�writing,�listening�and�speaking.�We�also�offer�1-to-1�writing tutorials, where you can meet a teacher for�25�minutes�to�discuss�specific�problems�that you are encountering with your written assignments.�For�further�details�about�the�specific�support�available�to�you,�please�refer� to�the�contents�list�on�the�opposite�page.

We�wish�you�all�the�best�with�your�studies�and�hope�you�enjoy�your�time�at�Newcastle.

Nick BaileyIn-Sessional English Programme ManagerEmail: [email protected]

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University English Language Assessment

Semester 1

Date Time Room

Wed�18th�Sep 1pm,�3pm Lecture�Theatre�1�(G.04)�on�the�ground floor of the Bedson Building

Thu�19th�Sep 10am,�1pm,�3pm

Fri�20th�Sep 10am,�1pm,�3pm

Mon�23rd�Sep 10am,�1pm,�3pm

Lecture�Theatre� 3�on�the�Ground�Floor of the Herschel�Building

Tue�24th�Sep 10am,�1pm,�3pm,�5pm

Wed�25th�Sep 10am,�1pm,�3pm

Thu�26th�Sep 10am,�1pm,�3pm,�5pm

Fri�27th�Sep 10am

Mon�30th�Sep 5pm

Tue�1st�Oct 5pm

Wed�2nd�Oct 1pm

Wed�9th�Oct 1pm

Wed�16th�Oct 1pm

Wed�23rd�Oct 1pm

Wed�30th�Oct 1pm

Wed�13th�Nov 1pm

Wed�4th�Dec 1pm

How will I get my results?• You will receive your UELA results in an email sent to your

Newcastle University email account.

•�� The�email�will�include�your�scores,�levels�and�some�advice�as�to�which�In-Sessional�classes�are�most�suitable�for�you.

• We aim to do this within four working days of your UELA session.

• UELA results are also sent to your Academic School to help�personal�tutors�advise�you�on�whether�you�may�benefit�from�In-Sessional�classes.

How should I register for classes?The�registration�process�varies�according�to�the�sessions�that�you�would�like�to�attend.�Please�refer�to�pages�6�-�42�for�details�of�the�support�available�to�you�and�how�to�register.�Note: �All�In-Sessional�provision�is�arranged�on�a�first�come,�first�served�basis.� The�sooner�you�register,�the�more�likely�there�will�be�availability�in�the� classes�you�wish�to�join.

What is the UELA?All students at Newcastle University can access support�for�their�academic�English�through�either�the�In-Sessional English Programme or the University’s Writing Development�Centre.�The�UELA�is�an�English�language�assessment which is designed to determine which of these types�of�support�is�most�suitable�for�you.�

What do the UELA results mean?The�UELA�does�not�affect�entry�onto�your� Degree Programme.

You�will�be�given�two�scores:�one�for�listening�and�one� for writing.

UELA Score

In-Sessional Level

Our advice to you

< 60 1 The�language�support�provided�by�the�In-Sessional�Programme�is�suitable�for�your level of English. You are strongly advised to take classes in that skill area.

60-69 2 The�language�support�provided�by�the�In-Sessional�Programme�is�suitable�for your level of English. We still recommend�you�take�classes;�you�are�likely�to�need�some�support.

> 69 3 You don’t need to take classes. We do offer�level�3�Listening�and�Speaking�classes,�but�we�do�not�offer�writing�classes for students at this level.

For�writing�support,�you�can�attend�the�University’s�Writing�Development�Centre. www.ncl.ac.uk/library/ subject-support/wdc/

Semester 2

Date Time Room

Thu�23rd�Jan 3pmLecture�Theatre�3�on�the�Ground�Floor�of�the�Herschel�Building

Mon�27th�Jan 5pm

Wed�29th�Jan 1pm

Wed�5th�Feb 1pmLecture�Theatre�1�(G.04)�on�the�ground floor of the Bedson Building

Wed�19th�Feb 1pmLecture�Theatre�3�on�the�Ground�Floor�of�the�Herschel�Building

Wed 11th Mar 1pm

Wed�29th�Apr 1pm

Do I have to take the UELA?As stated in the University English Language Policy (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/courses/language/#overview),�all�non-native�speakers�of�English�who are arriving at Newcastle University must take the UELA unless they can show evidence that they meet one of the�following�criteria�for�exemption:

Criteria for exemption from the UELA:

Completion�of�an�INTO�Newcastle�University�preparatory�programme,�including�Pre-Sessional�English,�Academic�English,�International�Foundation,�International�Year�One,�or�Graduate�Diploma�within�the�last�two�years.

Taken�the�UELA�at�any�time�since�September�2017�

Achieved�one�of�the�following�results�within�the�last�two�years:

•�� IELTS:�7.0�(or�above)�in�all�four�skills

•�� Integrated�Skills�in�English�–�Trinity�College�London�ISE�III�or ISE IV

• Continuation of study on a Degree Programme at a Newcastle�University�campus�overseas,�such�as�NUMed� or NUIS

•�� Cambridge�Certificate�of�Proficiency�in�English,� Grade�A�or�B

•�� Cambridge�Advanced�Certificate,�Grade�A�

•�� GCSE,�AS�or�A�Level�in�English�or�English�Language,�Grade�C�or�above.

Successful�completion,�within�the�last�12�months,�of�either�an�undergraduate�degree�(with�a�2:1�or�higher),�a�post�graduate�degree�or�at�least�five�years�of�secondary�/�higher�education through the medium of English in one of the countries�listed�below:

Antigua�and�Barbuda,�Australia,�Bahamas,�Barbados,�Belize,�Canada,�Dominica,�Grenada,�Guyana,�Ireland,�Jamaica,�New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the�Grenadines,�Trinidad�and�Tobago,�United�Kingdom�and�United States of America.

How do I exempt myself?Please�note�that�if�you�exempt�yourself�from�the�UELA,�you�will�not�be�able�to�take�any�In-Sessional�classes.

From�Wednesday�18th�September�until�12pm�noon�on�Friday�20th�September,�there�will�be�a�dedicated�exemptions�desk�on�the�ground�floor�of�the�INTO�building.�From�Monday�23rd�September�until�Friday�27th�September,�this�desk�will�be�found�next�to�Lecture�Theatre�3�in�the�Herschel�building.�You�must�bring�the�original�documents�that�support�your�exemption�request.

From�Monday�30th�September�until�Friday�18th�October,�there�will�be�a�member�of�staff�available�on�the�ground�floor�of�the�INTO�Building�between�11am�and�1pm.

If�you�would�like�to�apply�for�an�exemption�after�18th�October,�please�email�your�supporting�documentation�to�[email protected].

For�further�details,�visit:� www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional/uela/exemptions.htm

What do I need to take to the UELA?• Your university smart-card as identification.

• If you do not have your university smartcard, you�need�to�bring:

•�� your�self-service�registration�print�out�or�your�university�offer�letter,�and�photo�ID,�such�as�your�passport.

All�documents�must�be�originals.�They�will�be�taken�from�you as you enter the room and returned to you at the end of the UELA session.

When and where can I take the UELA?Please choose a time from the schedule. You must arrive 10�minutes�before�the�start�of�the�session.�Latecomers�will�not�be�admitted.�

The�duration�of�the�assessment�is�approximately�two�hours.�

Please�note�that�these�times�may�be�subject�to�last�minute�changes.�An�up-to-date�version�of�the�UELA�schedule�is�available�at:

www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional/uela/timetable.htm

What happens if I don’t take the UELA?Newcastle�University�takes�the�language�support�of� non-native�speaker�students�very�seriously.�If�you�have� not�taken�the�UELA�by�Friday�18th�October�2019�for�Semester�1�registrations�or�Friday�14th�February�2020�for�Semester�2�registrations,�you�will�be�referred�to�the�University�Student�Progress�department.�You�will�receive�daily reminder emails until you have either taken the UELA�or�obtained�an�exemption.�

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/courses/language/#overview

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/courses/language/#overview

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional/uela/ exemptions.htm

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional/uela/timetable.htm


In the Faculty of Medical Sciences

Postgraduates in the Faculty of Medical Sciences Writing Course Dates

MRes�and�MSc�students�in�Medical�Sciences Semester 1 Writing�for�MRes�and�MSc�students� in�Medical�Sciences�(INU6114)

w/c�7th�Oct� –�w/c�9th�Dec

Semester�2�Dissertation�Writing�for�MRes�and�MSc� students�in�Medical�Sciences�(INU6124)

w/c�10th�Feb

In the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE)Taught Postgraduates in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Writing Course Dates

5057F�-�MSc�Automation�and�Control�5059F�-�MSc�Electrical�Power�5060F�-�MSc�Microelectronics�5066F�-�MSc�Communications�and�Signal�Processing�5129F�-�MSc�Power�Distribution5134F�-�MSc�Embedded�Systems�and�Int�of�Things�FT5239F�-�MSc�Advanced�Electrical�Power�Engineering

Semester 1Writing�for�EEE�Part�A�(INU6034)


Semester�2Writing�for�EEE�Part�B�(INU6044)

w/c�27th�Jan� –�w/c�4th�May

Taught Postgraduates in Mechanical Engineering: Writing Course Dates

5095F�-�MSc�in�Mechatronics5120F�-�MSc�in�Mechanical�Engineering5204F�-�MSc�in�Biomedical�Engineering5205F�-�MSc�in�Low�Carbon�Transport5206F�-�MSc�in�Design�and�Manufacturing�Engineering

Semester 1Writing�for�Mechanical�Engineering�-�Part�A�(INU6134)


Semester�2Writing�for�Mechanical�Engineering�-�Part�B�(INU6144)


3045F/P�-�PG�Cert�REEM3419F/P�-�PG�DIP�REEM5160F/P�-�MSc�REEM3034F/P-�PG�Cert�Reflex3401F/P�-�PG�DIP�Reflex5122F/P�-�MSc�Reflex

Semester 1Writing�for�Renewable�Energy�/�Enterprise�Management�-�Part�A�(INU6294)


Semester�2Writing�for�Renewable�Energy�/�Enterprise�Management�Part�B�(INU6304)


Taught Postgraduates in Biology: Writing Course Dates

5054F�-�MSc�in�Ecological�Consultancy5017F�-�MSc�in�Industrial�and�Commercial�Biotechnology5235F�-�MSc�in�Wildlife�Management

Semester 1Writing�for�Science�(INU9151/INU9152)

w/c�7th�Oct� -�w/c�28th�Oct

Semester�2Essay�Writing�for�Postgraduates�in�Biology�(INU6244)

w/c�10th�Feb-�w/c�2nd�Mar

Taught Postgraduates in Civil Engineering and Geoscience Writing Course Dates

5393F�:�MSc�Microelectronics:�Systems�and�Devices�5310F,�5038F/P�-�MSc�in�Env.�Engineering5041F/P�-�MSc�in�Engineering�Geology5042F/P�-�MSc�in�Geotechnical�Engineering5044F/P�-�MSc�in�Structural�Engineering5039F/P,�5277,�/�5293�-�MSc�in�Transport�Planning�and�Eng.5047F/P,�5278F/P�-�MSc�in�Transp.�Planning�and�Bus.�Mngmt.5167F/P,�5279F/P�-�MSc�in�Transp.�Planning�and�the�Env.5187F/P,�5280F/P�-�MSc�in�Transp.�Planning�and�Intell.�Trans.5040F,�5214P,�5215P,�5216P�-�MSc�in�Hydrology�and�Clim.�Chg5043F,�5217P,�5218P,�5219P�-�MSc�in�Hydroinformatics5153F/P,�5223P�-�MSc�in�Hydrogeology�and�Water�Mngmt.5238F,�5227P,�5228P,�5229P�-�MSc�in�Flood�Risk�Mngmt.5208F/P�-�MSc�in�Environmental�Consultancy5209F/P�-�MSc�in�Environmental�and�Petroleum�Geochemistry3432F/P�-�PGDip�in�Transport

Semester 1Writing�for�Civil�Engineering�and�Geoscience�(INU6274)

w/c�7th�Oct� -�w/c�28th�Oct

In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)Taught Postgraduates in the Law School: Writing Course Dates

5820F�-�LLM�International�Legal�Studies5832F�-�LLM�International�Business�Law

Semester 1Writing�for�Law�-�Part�A�(INU6054)


Semester�2Writing�for�Law�-�Part�B�(INU6064)�

w/c�27th�Jan� –�w/c�2nd�Mar

Undergraduates in the School of Arts and Cultures: Writing Course Dates

P303�-�BA�(Hons)�Film�and�MediaP500�-�BA�(Hons)�Journalism,�Media�and�CulturePQL0�-�BA�(Hons)�Media,�Communication�and�Cultural�Studies

Stage 1, Semester 1Critical Writing Skills for Undergraduates in Media,Communications�and�Cultural�Studies�(INU6174)

w/c�30th�Sep� –�w/c�11th�Nov

Stage�3,�Semester�1�Writing�Literature�Reviews�for�Undergraduates�in�Arts�andCultures�(INU6214)

w/c�25th�Nov�

Postgraduates in the School of Arts and Cultures: Writing Course Dates

4075F�-�MA�Media�and�Journalism�(FT)4076F�-�MA�Media�and�Public�Relations�(FT)4082F�-�MA�Int.�Multimedia�Journalism�(FT)

Semester 1Critical Writing Skills for Postgraduates in Media,Communications�and�Cultural�Studies�(INU6194)

w/c�7th�Oct� –��w/c�11th�Nov

3021�F/P�-Heritage,�Museum�and�Gallery�Studies�PGCert3448�F/P�-�PG�Diploma�Art�Museum�and�Gallery�Studies�(PG�Dip)3449�F/P�-PG�Diploma�Heritage�Studies�(PG�Dip)3371�F/P�-�PG�Diploma�Museum�Studies�(PG�Dip)�4007�F/P�-�MA�Museum�Studies�(MA)4138�F/P�-�MA�Art�Museum�and�Gallery�Studies�(MA)4139�F/P�-�MA�Heritage�Studies�(MA)

Semester 1Writing�for�Postgraduates�in�Museum,�Galleries�and�HeritageStudies�(INU6254)

w/c�7th�Oct� –�w/c�28th�Oct

Semester�2Writing�your�Research�Project�for�Museum,�Galleries�andHeritage�Studies�(INU6264)

w/c�2nd�Mar,�27th�Apr,�Mon�13th�Jul,�Wed�15th�Jul

Undergraduates in the Business School: Writing Course Dates

L100�-�EconomicsL161�-�Financial�and�Business�ManagementLN12�-�Economics�and�Business�ManagementN120�-�International�Business�ManagementN200�-�ManagementN400�-�Accounting�and�FinanceN500�-�MarketingNN14�-�Business�Accounting�and�FinanceNN52�-�Marketing�and�Management

Semester 1EAP�for�Business�Undergraduates�(INU9094)�

w/c�14th�Oct� -�w/c�2nd�Dec

Postgraduates in the Business School: Writing Course Dates

5823�-�MBA�(Full-time) Semester 1Writing�for�MBA�Students�(INU6094)�

Please refer to your�timetable

Semester�2Dissertation�Writing�for�MBA�Students�(INU6104)�

Please refer to your�timetable

4047F�-�MSc�International�Business�Management4107F�-�MSc�Advanced�International�Business�Management4120F�-��MSc�Operations�and�Supply�Chain�Management�

(Dual Award, Semester 1 only)5154F�-�MSc�Operations,�Logistics�and�Supply�Chain�Management5155F�-�MSc�Operations�Management,�Logistics�and�Accounting5291F�-�MSc�Global�Human�Resource�Management

Semester 1Writing�for�Management�and�Marketing�(INU6074)


Dissertation�Writing�for�Management�and�Marketing�(INU6084) w/c�25th�Nov

Semester�2Dissertation�Writing�for�Management�and�Marketing�(INU6084)

w/c�8th�Jun

4093F�-�MA�Arts,�Business�and�Creativity4108F�-�MSc�Advanced�International�Business�Management�and�Marketing5117F�-�MSc�Innovation,�Creativity�and�Entrepreneurship5124F�-�MSc�E-Business5145F�-�MSc�International�Marketing5174F�-�MSc�E-Business�(Information�Systems)5175F�-�MSc�E-Business�(E-Marketing)

Semester 1Writing�for�Management�and�Marketing�(INU6074)


Semester�2Dissertation Writing for Management and Marketing(INU6384)

w/c�10th�Feb,� w/c�8th�Jun

4050F�-�MSc�International�Financial�Analysis�(Semester�1�only)�5118F�-�MSc International Economics and Finance 5148F�-�MSc�Banking�and�Finance�5149F�-�MSc�Finance�5156F�-�MSc�Accounting,�Finance�and�Strategic�Investment�(Semester�1�only)5173F�-�MSc�Quantitative�Finance�and�Risk�Management

Semester 1Writing�for�Accounting�and�Finance�(INU6014)�


Semester�2Dissertation�Writing�for�Finance�(INU6024)

w/c�8th�Jun

Taught Postgraduates in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences:

Writing Course Dates

4056F/4056P�-�MA�in�Applied�Linguistics�and�TESOL Semester 1Writing�for�TESOL�(INU6154)

w/c�7th�Oct� –�w/c�25th�Nov

MA�CCC�(4133F/4133P)MA�CCC�and�Education�(4069F/4069P)MA�CCC�and�Applied�Linguistics�(4067F/4067P)MA�CCC�and�International�Management�(4053F/4053P)MA�CCC�and�International�Marketing�(4068F/4068P)MA�CCC�and�International�Relations�(4054F/4054P)MA�CCC�and�Media�(4070F/4070P)

Semester 1Writing�for�Cross-Cultural�Communication�(INU6234)

w/c�4th�Nov� -�w/c�9th�Dec

If�you�are�studying�on�one�of�the�following�taught�Degree�Programmes�and�your�Writing�score�in�the�UELA�is�below�70,�you�will�automatically�be�registered�for�one�of�the�following�writing�courses.�The�writing�course�will�appear�on�your�University�timetable.�

Will I automatically be registered on a writing course?


Skill Support Available

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Presentation Skills

Grammar Interactive Lectures

MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL What support is available?

Dissertation Writing

Dissertation Writing SessionsCourse duration: Individual Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates:�See�pages�39�-�40�for�detailsDescription:•��These�sessions�provide�input�on�how�to�approach�writing�your�

dissertation.•��Writing�the�Proposal�for�your�Dissertation�(INU7314).•��Writing�the�Literature�Review�for�your�Dissertation�(INU7324).�•��Describing�your�Method�and�Discussing�your�Findings�(INU7344).

Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for these sessions.

Writing

Writing for TESOL - INU6154Course duration: 8 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates:�w/c�7th�October�-�w/c�25th�NovemberDescription:Aims�to�raise�awareness�of�the�fundamental�skills�required�for�academic�writing,�such�as:� • effective essay structure�•��incorporating�sources�which�either�support�or�challenge�your�

own argument• academic writing style.Registration:•��Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA�writing�score�is�under�70�or�your�INTO�writing�score�is�under�65.�

•��If�your�INTO�writing�score�is�between�65�and�70,�you�can�still�register�manually�by�going�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise.

•��The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

1-to-1 Writing Tutorials

Course duration: Single Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 25�minutes Course dates:�w/c�4th�November�-�w/c�27th�JulyDescription:•��A�personalised�25-minute�appointment�with�a�teacher�in�which�you�can�discuss�a�particular�difficulty�related�to�your�assignments.

•��You�should�send�a�sample�of�your�writing�for�your�teacher�to�look at in advance of the session.

Please�note�that�this�is�NOT�a�proofreading�service.Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for a tutorial.

Listening and Speaking

Interactive Lectures in Strategies for Listening and Speaking: INU7114 - INU7214

Course duration: Single Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 1 hour Course dates: •��w/c�7th�October�-�Dealing�with�unknown�vocabulary�1�-�Improving�your�academic�vocabulary�(INU7114).

•��w/c�14th�October�-�Improving�the�accuracy�and�fluency�of�your�spoken�English�(INU7134).

•��w/c�21st�October�-�Dealing�with�the�difference�between�how�words�are�written�and�how�they�are�spoken�(INU7154).

•��w/c�28th�October�-�Dealing�with�unknown�vocabulary�2�-�Focusing�on�what�you�do�understand�(INU7174).

•��w/c�4th�November�-�Dealing�with�lectures�and�presentations�(INU7194).

•��w/c�11th�November�-�Improving�your�pronunciation�(INU7214).These�sessions�are�repeated�in�Semester�2.�For�the�dates,�please�refer�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise.Description:•��These�sessions�introduce�strategies�that�will�help�you�with�your�listening�and�speaking�skills�while�studying.

Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for this module.

Listening and Speaking Practice Sessions (Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Course duration:�Each�part�is�4�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: • Part�1�(INU9051/52/53)�-�w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�28th�October.•��Part�2�(INU9071/72/73)�-�w/c�4th�November�–�w/c�25th�November.

•��Part�3�(INU9061/62/63)�-�w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�17th�February.•��Part�4�(INU9081/82/83)�-�w/c�24th�February�–�w/c�16th�March.Description:•��These�sessions�provide�the�opportunity�for�you�to�practise�the�

skills and strategies introduced during the interactive lectures.•��Attendance�at�the�interactive�lectures�is�recommended�but�it�is�not�compulsory�in�order�to�register�for�the�practice�sessions.


Grammar

Interactive Grammar Lectures - INU5055

Course duration: 8 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 1 hour Course dates: w/c�14th�October�–�w/c�2nd�December�and�w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�16th�March�(a�repeat�of�Semester�1)Description:•��A�combined�lecture-style�presentation/student�discussion.�•��The�course�aims�to�improve�your�understanding�of�English�

grammar.Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for these sessions.

Presentation Skills

Interactive Lecture: Presentation Skills - INU7074

Course duration: Single Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 1 hour Course dates:�Repeated�in�w/c�7th�October,�14th�October�and�21st�October�and�w/c�3rd�FebruaryDescription:•��Aims�to�provide�input�on�the�features�of�an�effective�academic�presentation.

•��Lecture-style�sessions�that�do�not�require�you�to�give�a�presentation.


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The School of Arts and Cultures: UndergraduatesWhat support is available?

Essay Writing

Critical Writing Skills for Undergraduates in Media, Communications and Cultural Studies (SACS) - INU 6174Stage of Study: Year 1 Course duration:�7�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�30th�September�–�w/c�11th�NovemberDescription:•��You�will�be�guided�through�the�process�of�writing�one�of�your�assignments�and�receive�input�on�the�skills�needed�when�writing in an academic context.

Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA/INTO�writing�score�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing Literature Reviews for Undergraduates in Arts and Cultures (SACS) - INU 6214Stage of Study: Year�3 Course duration: 1 week Sessions per week: 1 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�25th�NovemberDescription:�•��Provides�input�on�how�to�write�the�literature�review�for�your�

dissertation.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA/INTO�writing�score�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.





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skills and strategies introduced during the interactive lectures.•��Attendance�at�the�interactive�lectures�is�recommended�but�it�is�not�compulsory�to�register�for�the�practice�sessions.










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Writing

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Presentation Skills


Dissertation / Research Project Writing

Writing your research project for Postgraduates in Museums, Galleries and Heritage Studies - INU6264Course duration: Individual Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Course dates:�w/c�2nd�March,�w/c�27th�April�and�w/c�13th�JulyDescription:•��These�sessions�provide�input�on�how�to�approach�writing�your�research�project.


The School of Arts and Cultures: PostgraduatesWhat support is available?

Essay Writing

Critical Writing Skills for Postgraduates in Media, Communications and Cultural Studies - INU6194Course duration:�6�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�11th�NovemberDescription:•��You�will�be�guided�through�the�process�of�writing�one�of�your�

assignments.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA/INTO�writing�score�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

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Writing for Postgraduates in Museums, Galleries and Heritage Studies - INU6254Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�-�w/c�28th�OctoberDescription:These�are�practical�sessions�that�aim�to�raise�awareness�of�the�fundamental�skills�required�for�academic�essay�writing�in�the�field�of�Humanities�and�Social�Sciences.�Areas�covered�include:• effectively structuring an essay• writing from research• academic writing style. Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA/INTO�writing�score�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.





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Dissertation Writing SessionsCourse duration: Individual Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates:�See�pages�39�-�40�for�detailsDescription:•��These�sessions�provide�input�on�how�to�approach�writing�your�

dissertation.•��Writing�the�Proposal�for�your�Dissertation�(INU7314).•��Writing�the�Literature�Review�for�your�Dissertation�(INU7324).•��Describing�your�Method�and�Discussing�your�Findings�(INU7344).


Biology: Taught PostgraduatesWhat support is available?

Writing

Writing for Science - INU9152Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�-�w/c�28th�OctoberDescription:This�module�provides�an�introduction�to�academic�writing�in�the�field�of�Science,�focusing�on:• using sources•��report�writing• essay writing.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Essay writing for Postgraduates in the School of Biology - INU6244Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�10th�February�–�w/c�2nd�MarchDescription:�•��You�will�be�guided�through�the�process�of�writing�one�of�your�assignments�and�receive�input�on�the�skills�needed�when�writing in an academic context.


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WritingEAP for NUBS Undergraduates

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The Business School (NUBS): Undergraduates What support is available?

Writing

EAP for NUBS Undergraduates - INU9094Course duration: 8 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�14th�October�–�w/c�2nd�DecemberDescription:This�module�consists�of�two�parts.�Part 1�focuses�on�developing�your�confidence�to�speak�in�a�range of situations that you make encounter in a Business Environment. Part 2�aims�to�raise�awareness�of�the�fundamental�skills�required�for�academic�writing,�such�as:�• effective essay structure•��incorporating�sources�which�either�support�or�challenge�your�

own argument• academic writing style.Registration: • Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA�writing�score�is�under�70�or�your�INTO�writing�score�is�under�65.�

• If�your�INTO�writing�score�is�between�65�and�70,�you�can�still�register�manually�by�going�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise

• The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.





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Writing

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The Business School: Taught Postgraduates What support is available?

Dissertation writing for Finance

Dissertation Writing for Accounting and Finance (INU6024)/Dissertation Writing for Management and Marketing (INU6084/6384)/Dissertation Writing for MBA Students (INU6104)Course duration:�Variable�(please�see�pages�6�and�7) Sessions per week: Variable�(please�see�your�timetable) Length of session: (please�see�your�timetable) Course dates:�(please�refer�to�pages�6�and�7)Description:�Provides�input�on�writing�your�dissertation.�Each�lesson�focuses�on�a�different�section.�You�will�learn�how�to:•��introduce�your�area�of�study�with�your�Literature�Review•��describe�the�method�used�to�collect�your�data•��describe�and�interpret�your�data.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA/INTO�writing�score�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing

Writing for Accounting and Finance - NU6014 / Writing for Management and Marketing - INU6074 / Writing for MBA Students - INU6094Course duration:�10�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�9th�DecemberDescription:Aims�to�raise�awareness�of�the�fundamental�skills�required�for�academic�writing�in�the�field�of�Business.�Areas�covered�include:• effectively structuring an essay•��incorporating�sources�which�either�support�or�challenge�your�

own argument• academic writing style.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.





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Writing

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Civil Engineering and Geosciences: Taught Postgraduates What support is available?

Writing

Writing for Civil Engineering and Geosciences - INU6274Course duration:�5�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: Please�see�timetable�grid�belowDescription:�This�module�provides�an�introduction�to�academic�writing�in�the�field�of�Engineering,�focusing�on:• using sources•��report�writing• essay writing.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing for Science and Engineering (Part 2) - INU9204Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�17th�FebruaryDescription:�•��This�module�builds�on�the�skills�covered�on�the�semester�1�course,�helping�you�to�fine-tune�your�academic�writing.






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Dissertation Writing Sessions Course duration: Individual Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates:�See�pages�39�-�40�for�detailsDescription:•��These�sessions�provide�input�on�how�to�approach�writing�your�



























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Cross-Cultural Communication: Taught Postgraduates What support is available?

Writing

Writing for Cross-Cultural Communication - INU 6234Course duration:�6�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�4th�November�–�w/c�9th�DecemberDescription:You�will�be�guided�through�the�process�of�writing�one�of�your�assignments�and�receive�input�on�the�skills�needed�when�writing in an academic context. Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�UELA/INTO�writing�score�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing for Humanities and Social Sciences (Part 2) - INU9124Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�17th�FebruaryDescription:�•��This�module�builds�on�the�skills�covered�on�the�semester�1�course,�helping�you�to�fine-tune�your�academic�writing�skills.






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Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Taught Postgraduates What support is available?

Writing

Writing for EEE (Part 1) - INU6034Course duration:�10�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�9th�DecemberDescription:•��This�module�provides�an�introduction�to�academic�writing�in�

Electrical and Electronic Engineering. It focuses on common ‘functions’�such�as�“describing�change�and�development”�and�“cause�and�effect”.

Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing for EEE (Part 2) - INU6044Course duration: 11 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�4th�MayDescription:�This�module�provides�input�on�the�project�that�you�will�be�conducting�on�your�Degree�Programme.�Areas�covered�include:•��presentation�skills•��introducing�your�project/Writing�your�literature�review• outlining your methods•��describing�and�interpreting�your�data.Registration:Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable�.





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The Faculty of HaSS:Undergraduates, Postgraduates and 1st Year PhD StudentsWhat support is available?





Essay Writing

Writing for Humanities and Social Sciences (Part 1) - INU9112Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�28th�OctoberDescription:These�are�practical�sessions�that�aim�to�raise�awareness�of�the�fundamental�skills�required�for�academic�essay�writing�in�the�field�of�Humanities�and�Social�Sciences.�Areas�covered�include:• effectively structuring an essay• writing from research• academic writing style.Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for these sessions.

Writing for Humanities and Social Sciences (Part 2) - INU9124Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session:�2�hoursCourse dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�17th�FebruaryDescription:�•��This�module�builds�on�the�skills�covered�on�the�semester�1�course,�helping�you�to�fine-tune�your�academic�writing�skills.


Essay Writing

Intensive Essay writing courseCourse duration: 1 week Sessions per week:�4 Length of session: 1.5�hours Course dates:�w/c�30th�SeptemberDescription:•��This�course�is�an�intensive�version�of�the�Writing�for�Humanities�and�Social�Sciences�course�INU9111/9112.�A�lecture-based�format�is�taken.�There�are�opportunities�for�discussion.



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WritingWriting�for�MPhil/PhD�students�in�HaSS�and�SAgE

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The Faculties of HaSS and SAgE:2nd Year (or higher) PhD StudentsWhat support is available?

Writing

Writing for MPhil/PhD students in HaSS and SAgE (Part A) - INU9134Course duration:�10�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�9th�DecemberDescription:This�module�focuses�on�academic�writing�for�MPhil�and�PhD�students�across�the�disciplines�in�either�the�second�or�third�year�of�study.�It�takes�a�broad�approach�to�writing�a�thesis�by:•��analysing�the�structure�and�content�of�typical�sections•��identifying�and�practising�vocabulary�associated�with�these�

sections•��identifying�and�practising�grammatical�features�associated�with�

these sections.Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for a tutorial.

Writing for MPhil/PhD students in HaSS and SAgE (Part B) - INU9144Course duration: 11 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�4th�MayDescription:�•��This�module�builds�on�the�skills�covered�on�the�Semester�1�course,�helping�you�to�fine-tune�your�academic�writing.

Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for a tutorial.





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The Law School: Taught PostgraduatesWhat support is available?

Writing

Writing for Law (Part A) - INU6054

Course duration:�10�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�9th�DecemberDescription:Aims�to�raise�awareness�of�the�fundamental�skills�required�for�academic�essay�writing�in�the�field�of�Law.�Areas�covered�include:• effectively structuring an essay•��incorporating�sources�which�either�support�or�challenge�your�

own argument.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

English for Law (Part B) - INU6064

Course duration:�6�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�-�w/c�2nd�MarchDescription:This�module�focuses�on�discussion-based�assignment�writing,�with each lesson addressing a different section of a dissertation. The�course�aims�to:�•��raise�students’�awareness�of�the�structure/organisation�of�writing�discussion�based�assignments�for�Law

• suggest generic content for each section of an assignment•��provide�useful�language/phrases�for�students�to�use�when�

writing their assignments and considers academic style.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

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WritingWriting for Mechanical Engineering

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Course duration: Single Sessions Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 25�minutes Course dates:�w/c�4th�November�-�w/c�27th�JulyDescription: • �A�personalised�25-minute�appointment�with�a�teacher�in�which�you�can�discuss�a�particular�difficulty�related�to�your�assignments.



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Course duration: 8 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 1 hour Course dates: w/c�14th�October�–�w/c�2nd�December�and�w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�16th�March�(a�repeat�of�Semester�1)Description:•��A�combined�lecture-style�presentation/student�discussion.��•��The�course�aims�to�improve�your�understanding�of�English�


Mechanical Engineering: PostgraduatesWhat support is available?

Writing

Writing for Mechanical Engineering (Part A) - INU6134

Course duration:�10�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�9th�DecemberDescription:•��This�module�provides�an�introduction�to�academic�writing�in�

English for Mechanical Engineering. It focuses on common ‘functions’�that�are�frequently�used�in�academic�writing�such�as�describing�a�system�and�outlining�a�process.

Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing for Mechanical Engineering (Part B) - INU6144

Course duration: 11 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�-�w/c�4th�MayDescription:This�module�provides�input�on�the�projects�that�you�will�be�conducting�on�your�Degree�Programme.�Areas�covered�include:•�introducing�your�project�/�Writing�your�Literature�Review• outlining your methods•�describing�data.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.























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The Faculty of Medical Sciences What support is available?

Writing Support for MRes / MSc Students

Writing for MRes / MSc students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences - INU6114

Course duration:�10�weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�9th�DecemberDescription:This�module�provides�an�introduction�to�academic�writing�in�English.�It�focuses�on:• using sources•��report�writing• essay writing.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing Dissertations in Medical Sciences - INU6124

Course duration: 1 week Sessions per week:�3 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�17th�FebruaryDescription:This�module�provides�input�on�the�project�that�you�will�be�conducting�on�your�Degree�Programme.�Areas�covered�include:•��introducing�your�research/Writing�your�Literature�Review• outlining your methods•��describing�data.Registration:�Registration�is�automatic�if�your�writing�score�in�the�UELA/INTO�exit�test�is�under�70.�The�details�of�your�lessons�will�appear�on�your�timetable.

Writing Support for Undergraduates

Writing for Science (Part A) - INU9152

Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�28th�OctoberDescription:•��This�module�aims�to�give�students�a�better�understanding�of�how�a�science�report�is�constructed,�looking�at�relevant�linguistic�features�and�the�various�ways�sources�can�be�used.�There�will�also�be�sessions�on�writing�with�clarity�and�preparing�assignments�for�submission.�


Change to Writing for Science and Engineering (Part 2) - INU9204

Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�17th�FebruaryDescription:•��This�module�aims�to�extend�students’�knowledge�of�science�writing�genres,�in�particular�lab�reports,�expository�essays�and�science reviews.
























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Course duration: 8 weeks Sessions per week: 1 Length of session: 1 hour Course dates: w/c�14th�October�–�w/c�2nd�December�and� w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�16th�March�(a�repeat�of�Semester�1)Description:•��A�combined�lecture-style�presentation/student�discussion.�•��The�course�aims�to�improve�your�understanding�of�English�


The Faculty of SAgE:Undergraduates, Postgraduates and 1st year PhD students What support is available?

Writing for Science

Writing for Science (Part A) - INU/9152

Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�28th�October

Description:•��This�module�aims�to�give�students�a�better�understanding�of�how�a�science�report�is�constructed,�looking�at�relevant�linguistic�features�and�the�various�ways�sources�can�be�used.�There�will�also�be�sessions�on�writing�with�clarity�and�preparing�assignments�for�submission.


Writing for Science and Engineering (Part B) - INU9204

Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�17th�February

Description:•��This�module�aims�to�extend�students’�knowledge�of�science�writing�genres,�in�particular�lab�reports,�expository�essays�and�science reviews.


Writing for Engineering

Writing for Engineering (Part 1) - INU/9192

Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session: 2�hours Course dates: w/c�7th�October�–�w/c�28th�October

Description:This�module�provides�an�introduction�to�academic�writing�in�the�field�of�Engineering,�focusing�on:• using sources•��report�writing• essay writing.Registration:Go�to�https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/rise to register for these sessions.

Writing for Science and Engineering (Part 2) - INU9204

Course duration:�4�weeks Sessions per week:�2 Length of session:�2�hours Course dates: w/c�27th�January�–�w/c�17th�FebruaryDescription:•��This�module�builds�on�the�skills�covered�on�the�semester� 1�course,�helping�you�to�fine-tune�your�academic�writing.

























Interactive Grammar Lectures w/c 14th October – w/c 17th December 2019

Day Time Level Code

Tue 5:00�-�6:30pm 1�and�2� INU5055/01/01

1-to-1 Writing Tutorials w/c 4th November 2019 – w/c 9th December 2019

Day Time Level Location

Mon 10:00�-�10:25am

All

The�Language�Resource�Centre�in�the�Old�Library�Building

Mon 10:30�-�10:55am

Mon 11:00�-�11:25am

Mon 11:30�-�11:55am

Tue 10:00�-�10:25am

Tue 10:30�-�10:55am

Tue 11:00�-�11:25am

Tue 11:30�-�11:55am

Tue 15:00�-�15:25pm

Tue 15:30�-�15:55pm

Wed 10:00�-�10:25am

Wed 10:30�-�10:55am

Wed 11:00�-�11:25am

Wed 11:30�-�11:55am

Wed 15:00�-�15:25pm

Wed 15:30�-�15:55pm

Thu 10:00�-�10:25am

Thu 10:30�-�10:55am

Thu 11:00�-�11:25am

Thu 11:30�-�11:55am

Thu 15:00�-�15:25pm

Thu 15:30�-�15:55pm

Fri 10:00�-�10:25am

Fri 10:30�-�10:55am

Fri 11:00�-�11:25am

Fri 11:30�-�11:55am

Fri 15:00�-�15:25pm

Fri 15:30�-�15:55pm

Please note that courses for which students are automatically registered are not listed here. You�will�find�details�about�courses�on�which�you�have�automatically�been�registered�on�your�personal�timetable.

Course TimetablesSemester 1

Listening and Speaking Practice Sessions (Part 1) w/c 7th October 2018 - w/c 28th October 2019

Day Time Level Code

Mon 5:00�-�7:00pm 1 INU9051/01/01

Tue 5:00�-�7:00pm 1 INU9051/01/02

Mon 1:00�-�3:00pm 2 INU9052/01/01

Mon 5:00�-�7:00pm 2 INU9052/01/02

Thu 5:00�-�7:00pm 2 INU9052/01/03

Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 2 INU9052/01/04

Wed 3:00�-�5:00pm 2 INU9052/01/05

Mon 1:00�-�3:00pm 2 INU9052/01/06

Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 2 INU9052/01/07

Wed 5:00�-�7:00pm 3 INU9053/01/01

Thu 5:00�-�7:00pm 3 INU9053/01/02

Writing for Humanities and Social Sciences (Part A)w/c 7th October 2019 - w/c 28th October 2019

These�are�4-week�courses�with�2�sessions�taking�place�each�week;�therefore,�you�must�register�for�both�session�1�and�session�2.

Session Day Time Level Code

1�of�2 Mon 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/01

2�of�2 Tue 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/02

1�of�2 Wed 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/03

2�of�2 Thu 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/04

1�of�2 Mon 3:00�-�5:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/05

2�of�2 Wed 3:00�-�5:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/06

1�of�2 Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/07

2�of�2 Thu 3:00�-�5:00pm 1�and�2� INU9112/01/08

Intensive Essay Writing Course (HaSS Students only)w/c 30th September 2019

Day Time Level Code

Mon-Thu 5:00�-�6:30pm 1�and�2� INU7054

Writing for MPhil/PhD Students in HaSS and SAgE w/c 7th October 2019 - w/c 9th December 2019

Day Time Level Code

Mon 11:00�-�1:00pm 1�and�2� INU9134/01/01

Successful Job Applications in English w/c 20th January 2020

Day Time Level Code

Wed-Fri 10:00�-�12.00pm 1�and�2� INU7014/01/01

Writing the Proposal for your Dissertationw/c 18th November 2019 and w/c 2nd December (these are single sessions that are repeated)

Day Time Level Code

Wed�20th�Nov 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2� INU7314/01/01

Thu�5th�Dec 2:00�-�4:00pm 1�and�2 INU7314/01/02

Writing for Science w/c 7th October 2019 - w/c 28th October 2019

These�are�4-week�courses�with�2�sessions�taking�place�each�week;�therefore,�you�must�register�for�both�session�1�and�session�2.


1�of�2 Mon 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9152/01/01

2�of�2 Tues 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9152/01/02

1�of�2 Wed 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9152/01/03

2�of�2 Thu 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9152/01/04

1�of�2 Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2� INU9152/01/05

2�of�2 Thu 3:00�-�5:00pm 1�and�2� INU9152/01/06

Writing for Engineering w/c 7th October 2019 - w/c 28th October 2019

These�are�4-week�courses�with�2�sessions�taking�place�each�week;�therefore,�you�must�register�for�both�sessions.


1�of�2 Mon 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9192/01/01

2�of�2 Tue 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9192/01/02

1�of�2 Wed 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9192/01/03

2�of�2 Thu 5:00�-�7:00pm 1�and�2� INU9192/01/04

Listening and Speaking Practice Sessions (Part 2) w/c 4th November 2018 – w/c 25th November 2019

Day Time Level Code

Wed 3:00�-�5:00pm 1 INU9071/01/01

Mon 5:00�-�7:00pm 2 INU9072/01/01

Tue 5:00�-�7:00pm 2 INU9072/01/02

Thu 5:00�-�7:00pm 3 INU9073/01/01

Interactive Lectures in Strategies for Listening and Speaking:w/c 7th October 2018 – w/c 11th November 2019

Day Time Level Code

Tue 5:00�-�6:00pm All INU7114-7214/01/01

Wed 2:00�-�3:00pm All INU7114-7214/01/02

Wed 3:30�-�4:30pm All INU7114-7214/01/03

Fri 12:00�-�1:00pm All INU7114-7214/01/04

Presentation Skills (Input Session) w/c 7th October 2019 and repeated in w/c 14th and 21st October 2019

Day Time Level Code

Mon 5:00�-�6:00pm All INU7074


Interactive Grammar Lectures w/c 27th January 2020 - w/c 16th March 2020

Day Time Level Code

Wed 17:00�-�18:30 1�and�2 INU5055/01/02

1-to-1 Writing Tutorials w/c 6th January 2020 - w/c 11th May 2020

Day Time Level Location

Mon 10:00�-�10:25am

All

The�Language�Resource�Centre�in�the�Old�Library�Building

Mon 10:30�-�10:55am

Mon 11:00�-�11:25am

Mon 11:30�-�11:55am

Tue 10:00�-�10:25am

Tue 10:30�-�10:55am

Tue 11:00�-�11:25am

Tue 11:30�-�11:55am

Tue 15:00�-�15:25pm

Tue 15:30�-�15:55pm

Wed 10:00�-�10:25am

Wed 10:30�-�10:55am

Wed 11:00�-�11:25am

Wed 11:30�-�11:55am

Wed 15:00�-�15:25pm

Wed 15:30�-�15:55pm

Thu 10:00�-�10:25am

Thu 10:30�-�10:55am

Thu 11:00�-�11:25am

Thu 11:30�-�11:55am

Thu 15:00�-�15:25pm

Thu 15:30�-�15:55pm

Fri 10:00�-�10:25am

Fri 10:30�-�10:55am

Fri 11:00�-�11:25am

Fri 11:30�-�11:55am

Fri 15:00�-�15:25pm

Fri 15:30�-�15:55pm

Course TimetablesSemester 2 Please note that courses for which students are automatically registered are not listed here. You�will�find�details�about�courses�on�which�you�have�automatically�been�registered�on�your�personal�timetable.

Writing for Humanities and Social Sciences (Part B)w/c 27th January 2020 - w/c 17th February 2020

These�are�4-week�courses�with�2�sessions�taking�place�each�week;�therefore,�you�must�register�for�both�sessions.�


1�of�2 Tue 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU9124/01/01

2�of�2 Thu 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU9124/01/02

Writing for Science and Engineering w/c 27th January 2020 - w/c 17th February 2020

These�are�4-week�courses�with�2�sessions�taking�place�each�week;�therefore,�you�must�register�for�both�sessions.


1�of�2 Tue 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU9204/01/01

2�of�2 Thu 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU9204/01/02

Writing for MPhil/PhD Students in HaSS and SAgE w/c 27th January 2020 - w/c 4th May 2020

Day Time Level Code

Mon 11:00�-�1:00pm 1�and�2 INU9144/01/01

Writing the Proposal for your Dissertationw/c 24th February 2020

This�is�a�single�session.�It�repeats�the�content�covered�in�INU7314�in�Semester�1.

Day Time Level Code

Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2 INU7314/01/04

Writing the Literature Review for your Dissertationw/c 2nd March, w/c 16th March, w/c 27th April 2020

These�are�single�sessions�that�are�repeated�twice.�

Day Time Level Code

Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2 INU7324/01/01

Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2 INU7324/01/02

Wed 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2 INU7324/01/03

Describing the Method and Discussing the Findings in your Dissertationw/c 13th and 20th July 2020

These�are�single�sessions.

Day Time Level Code

Thu 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2 INU7344/01/01

Thu 1:00�-�3:00pm 1�and�2 INU7344/01/02

Intensive Dissertation Writing Courses w/c 8th June 2020

Day Time Level Code

Wed-Fri 10:00�-�13:00pm 1�and�2 NU7044/01/01

Interactive Lectures in Strategies for Listening and Speaking:w/c 27th January 2020 - w/c 2nd March 2020

Day Time Level Code

Wed 1:00�-�2:00pm 1�and�2 INU7114-7214/01/05

Listening and Speaking (Part 4) w/c 24th February - w/c 16th March 2020

Day Time Level Code

Tue 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1,2�and�3 INU9081/01/01

Wed 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1,2�and�3 INU9081/01/02

Thu 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1,2�and�3 INU9081/01/03

Presentation Skills (Input Session) w/c 3rd February 2020

Day Time Level Code

Mon 5:00�-�6:00pm All INU7074/01/04

Listening and Speaking (Part 3) w/c 27th January 2019 - w/c 17th February 2020

Day Time Level Code

Tue 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1,2�and�3 INU9061/01/01

Thu 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1,2�and�3 INU9061/01/02

Successful Job Applications in English w/c 23rd March 2020

Day Time Level Code

Wed-Fri 2:00�-�4:00pm 1�and�2 INU7014/01/02


You�will�be�advised�by�your�school�if�you�are�required�to�take�one�of�our�credit-bearing�English� modules.�The�day,�time�and�location�of�your�class�will�show�on�your�University�timetable.

Please�note�that�University�regulations�state�that�students�with�a�UELA�score�of�70�or�higher� in�the�relevant�skill�are�not�permitted�to�register�for�these�credit-bearing�modules.

Credit-bearing modules available:Credit-bearing:�Academic�Reading� and Writing, Part A

INU1004�/� INU1014

An introduction to written academic English skills, which focuses on essay writing

Credit-bearing:�Academic�Reading� and Writing, Part B

INU1005� Further�development�of�written�academic�English,� which�provides�input�on�writing�up�primary�research

Credit-bearing:�Listening,�Speaking� and Presentation Skills

INU1008 An�introduction�to�academic�listening�and�speaking�skills,�which�outlines�the�process�of�preparing�and�delivering�an�academic�presentation

Credit-bearing:�Listening,�Speaking� and Seminar Skills

INU1009 An�introduction�to�academic�seminar�speaking�skills,�which�supports�the�development�of�managing�small-group�discussions

Credit-bearing:�Writing�Dissertations� for Science and Engineering

INU8001 An introduction to the language and structure of academic dissertations in the fields of Science and Engineering.

Requirements for passing these coursesAll�In-Sessional�credit-bearing�modules�have�one�two-hour�class�per�week.� There�is�a�minimum�attendance�requirement�of�75%.�

Each�module�has�a�final�exam�and/or�piece�of�coursework.� Full�details�are�available�in�the�student�handbook�on�Blackboard�once�you�are�registered�for�a�module.

Semester 2 Class-times:12 weeks: w/c 27th January 2020 - w/c 23rd March 2020

Course Day Time Level Code

Credit-bearing:�Academic�Reading�and�Writing,�Part�A�(INU1014) Thu 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU1014/01/01

Credit-bearing:�Academic�Reading�and�Writing,�Part�B�(INU1005) Mon 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU1005/01/01

Credit-bearing:�Listening,�Speaking�and�Seminar�Skills�(INU1009) Wed 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU1009/01/01

Writing�Dissertations�in�Science�and�Engineering�(INU8001) please�refer�to�your�timetables 1�and�2

INU8001/01/01

INU8001/01/02

INU8001/01/03

INU8001/01/04

Semester 1 Class-times:10 weeks: w/c 7th October 2019 - w/c 9th December 2019

Course Day Time Level Code

Credit-bearing:�Academic�Reading�and�Writing,�Part�A�(INU1004)Tue 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU1004/01/01

Thu 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU1004/01/02

Credit-bearing:�Listening,�Speaking�and�Presentation�Skills�(INU1008)Mon 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU1008/01/01

Wed 5:00�-�7:00�pm 1�and�2 INU1008/01/02

Credit-BearingEnglish Modules

Other Language Resources:Support and Ways to Practise

Newcastle University Student Societies

www.nusu.co.uk/getinvolved/societies/

The Language Resource Centre (LRC)

www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen/

The Writing Development Centre

www.ncl.ac.uk/library/subject-support/wdc/

Newcastle University In-Sessional Website

www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional/

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/langcen/

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/insessional/

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