University Wide Language Programme (UWLP)

2014-15

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…• Mandarin Chinese, French, German and Spanish• Classes take place between 5 and 7pm on weekdays• Levels offered in 2014-15: Beginners to Lower intermediate• Only available as supernumerary modules• Participation at the discretion of home school/department

How are the modules structured?• 3 weekly contact hours:• A 2-hour language class• A 1-hour Guided Independent Learning session

• A blended approach to learning:• Interactive language seminars• Access to Tell Me More®, a state of the art language

learning software• Dedicated support from trained language learning

advisors• Workshops designed to enhance your learning experience• An award-winning Language Resource Centre (LRC)

Modules offered in 2014-15

• Semester 1Module Code Module name Entry Level

LPC/F/G/S1001 Chinese/French/German/Spanish Beginners 1

Absolute beginners

LPF/G/S1101 French/German/Spanish Elementary 1

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

LPF1201 French Lower Intermediate 1

- Level A2 on CEFR- Good GCSE or

equivalent.

Modules offered in 2014-15

• Semester 2Module Code Module name Entry Level

LPC1002 Chinese Beginners 1 (repeated from sem 1)

Absolute beginners

LPC/F/G/S1003 Chinese/French/German/Spanish Beginners 2

Part 2 of the 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)

LPF/G/S1103 French/German/Spanish Elementary 2

LPF1203 French Lower Intermediate 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 form located here• 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!