An intensive course "Academic English for Researchers" will be held in March 2016.This two-week course will be given by two lecturers of English Language Teaching Unit, University of Leicester.
<Intensive course: Academic English for Researchers>
Sponsors: Graduate School of Life Sciences, School of Medicine, The Tohoku Forum for Creativity
Enrollment limit: 10 participants
Who can apply: Graduate students, postodocs, and young faculties of Graduate School of Life Sciences or School of Medicine, Tohoku University; Non-native English speakers
Requirement:
1) Have sufficient English skills to participate in the English-only course, and to complete tasks such as writing a paper draft and poster presentation
2) Attend every session each day for two weeks
Contents:
-This course is designed for researchers working in medical and life sciences wishing to develop their academic English.
-There will be a mixture of lectures, workshops, and independent study.
-Participants will complete and receive constructive feedback from tutors on tasks such as writing a paper/proposal and a poster presentation.
How to apply: Submit the on-line application form.
Application deadline: January 22, 2016
Note: Application should be approved by the supervisor.