Overview
The British Culture and Contemporary English course at Norwich Institute for Language Education will give you the chance to refresh and update your knowledge of the language, and look at how it is being used in a variety of different contexts.
What you will learn
As a course participant you will have opportunities to discuss and reflect on cultural issues affecting language change and create practical classroom activities using contemporary English.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Keeping up with language change: making decisions about what to teach
- English and popular culture (media, film, TV, music): how the language is used
- Teen slangs: who’s really saying what
- English as a global language: different varieties of English around the world
- Contemporary Britain: society and language
- UK accents and dialects
- Using contemporary literary texts
- A grammar of spoken English
- Field research: exploring one aspect of the language which interests you
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Norwich, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Teaching English as a Foreign Language British Studies View 13 other Short Courses in British Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Experience: Teachers and ELT professionals at all levels interested in developing their students’ awareness of the rich cultural diversity of life in Britain today and changes in contemporary written and spoken English
- Language Level: B2/C1
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1170 GBP / full≈ 1170 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1170 GBP / full≈ 1170 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Registration fee: £150
- Course fee: 2 weeks: £1170; 1 week: £598
- Trinity CertPT qualification (optional): £325
Living costs
Norwich
United Kingdom
609 - 1044 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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