University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

The University College is accredited by the British Council and in 2011 the University College was named by the EL Gazette as a University Centre of Excellence in the UK for International Language Teacher Education The University College can tailor make programmes for students, teachers and education professionals in the field of language education. Further details regarding our range of options and modes of delivery can be found by contacting the International Office at international@ucpmarjon.ac.uk

The Centre for International Language Teacher Education (CILTE) has over 25 years of experience designing and delivering specialist courses for groups with specific language or subject learning needs.

We can tailor courses in terms of timing, subject focus, length, level and desired outcomes to meet the precise needs of individuals and groups of varying size. Such courses can be provided in the University College, in Plymouth, or in agreed locations around the world.

Courses for English Language Learners

Courses can be designed for English language learners in the following areas:

• English Language and Study Skills
• Business English
• English, Current Affairs and Contemporary British Society
• English and Media Studies
• English for leisure and tourism
• English and ICT

Other specialist areas linked to English can also be provided for. Our English language courses include social and cultural events to give participants experience of British life and culture.

Courses for Teachers

Courses for teachers both of English and other curriculum areas include the following:

• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• English Language Teaching Methodology
• Teaching English for Specific Purposes
• Language Development and Awareness
• Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
• Teacher Development
• Materials Development
• Textbook Writing
• Desktop Publishing
• Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
•  Europe as a Learning Environment

In our teachers' courses, participants are invited to reflect on their own practice as a means to developing new standards of performance in their work. These courses typically include visits to local schools and business organisations and cultural excursions and social events to give participants experience of British life and culture.

Courses can also be designed for the following training and management professionals:

• Teacher Trainers
• Trainer Trainers
• Inspectors
• Headteachers
• Educational Managers
• Resource Centre & Teachers' Centre Managers

These highly specialised courses draw on the expertise within UCP Marjon in a wide range of academic disciplines. Professionals from outside the University College also contribute their expertise, where appropriate.

For a 'factsheet' on any of our courses, please contact international@ucpmarjon.ac.uk

For further information about studying at UCP Marjon, please go to our courses.