ALACS-Academic Discussion Skills (5 weeks)
Duration 5 days
Team Centre For English Language Education

Duration: 5 weeks

Aims and objectives

Open to all international students | All disciplines welcome

Aims and objectives

This course introduces you to the language and communication skills of academic discussions. It will help you to:

  • familiarise with a range of academic discussion formats (including group seminars)
  • develop communication strategies and confidence for contributing to discussions
  • practise with your tutors and peers to receive feedback, suggestions, and encouragement


Syllabus

Week 1 Explaining and defending research
Week 2 Communicating online and face-to-face
Week 3 Dealing with uncomfortable situations
Week 4 Persuading others
Week 5 Practise and feedback
LocationStart DateAll DatesTimesPlaces AvailableBook
Jubilee Campus28 January 202628 January, 04, 11, 18, 25 February 20262:30pm - 4:00pm24Booking Open12-01-2026 10:00
University Park28 January 202628 January, 04, 11, 18, 25 February 20264:30pm - 6:00pm30Booking Open12-01-2026 10:00