University Wide Language Programme (UWLP)

2015-16

What is offered?

• All NU students on UG and PGT degrees• Some places available for Research students• Staff not currently eligible

Who is it for?

• A range of free 10-credit, one-semester modules in…• Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and

Spanish• Classes take place between 5 and 7pm on weekdays and Wed afternoons.• Levels offered in 2015-16: Beginners to Upper intermediate (not available on

all modules)• Only available as supernumerary modules (i.e. in excess of 120 credits)• Participation at the discretion of home school/department

How are the modules structured?

• 2+ weekly contact hours:• A 2-hour language class• An optional 1-hour Guided Independent Learning surgery

• A blended approach to learning:• Interactive language seminars• Access to Rosetta Stone Advantage®, a state of the art

language learning software• Dedicated support from trained language learning

advisors• An award-winning Language Resource Centre (LRC)

Modules offered in 2015-16 • Semester 1Module Code Module name Entry Level

LPC/F/G/I/J/P/S1001 Chinese/French/German/Italian/Japanese/Portuguese/Spanish Beginners (part 1)

Absolute beginners

LPC/F/G/S1101 Chinese/French/German/Spanish Elementary (part 1)

- Level A1 on CEFR- Poor/rusty GCSE- Some vague notions

LPF/G/S1201 French/German/Spanish Lower Intermediate (part 1)

- Level A2 on CEFR- Good GCSE or

equivalent.

LPF1301 French Upper Intermediate (part 1) - Level B1 on CEFR- AS-Level or equ.- Poor/rusty A-Level

Modules offered in 2015-16 • Semester 2

Module Code Module name Entry Level

LPC1002 Chinese Beginners 1(repeated from sem 1)

Absolute Beginners

LPC/F/G/I/J/P/S1003 Chinese/French/German/Italian/Japanese/Portuguese/Spanish Beginners (part 2)

Part 2 of semester 1 modules.- For students who

wish to continue after part 1

- May be attempted directly without taking part 1 (if level is deemed appropriate)

LPC/F/G/S1103 Chinese/French/German/Spanish Elementary (part 2)

LPF/G/S1203 French/German/Spanish Lower Intermediate (part 2)

LPF1303 French Upper Intermediate (part 2)

How to Apply?

• Modules are capped so places are not guaranteed• Check with your School/DPD that you are eligible• Go to http://www.ncl.ac.uk/uwlp • Read the Student Handbook• If necessary, assess your language level for free here • When ready, fill in the application form • You can express up to three preferences• If successful, your place will be confirmed at the start of

the academic year• Unsuccessful candidates will be placed on a waiting list

and notified if/when a place becomes available

For more details…

• Go to http://ncl.ac.uk/uwlp• Read the student handbook• Check the Frequently Asked Questions document

• If you can’t find an answer to your question, email us at uwlp@ncl.ac.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!