This is an introductory 75-contact hour course designed to develop functional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as required to interact formally and informally with native speakers. The course seeks to equip participants with specific language skills while developing an awareness of the target culture so as to meet a number of basic survival needs. These will include basic greetings and introductions, describing oneself and others, giving personal information, stating one’s likes and dislikes, telling the time and discussing one’s daily routine. Focus is placed on the development of oral and aural skills.
- Introduction to Mass Communication is designed to introduce the principles and concepts of communicating to a mass audience in a globally changing environment. Students will be introduced to different cultures and the historical impact of different types of media, advertising and public relations on society. This course will also explore the theories and effects of mass communication, media freedom, regulation and ethics in today’s world.
- This is an introductory 60-contact hour course designed to develop functional skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as required to interact formally and informally with native speakers.
It seeks to equip participants with specific language skills while developing an awareness of the target culture so as to meet a number of basic survival needs. Focus is placed on the development of oral and aural skills.
