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Oxford University Language Centre 12 Woodstock Road 01865 283360

Oxford University Language Centre 12 Woodstock Road 01865 283360. http://www.lang.ox.ac.uk email admin@lang.ox.ac.uk. The Language Centre provides resources and services for members of the University who need foreign languages for their study, research or personal interest.

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Oxford University Language Centre 12 Woodstock Road 01865 283360

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  1. Oxford University Language Centre 12 Woodstock Road01865 283360 http://www.lang.ox.ac.uk email admin@lang.ox.ac.uk

  2. The Language Centre provides resources and services for members of the University who need foreign languages for their study, research or personal interest. • Two main programmes of foreign language courses: Languages for Study and Research (LASR) and the Oxford Programme in Languages (OPAL).

  3. The LASR programme is open to all students at Oxford University • registration fee of £30 per course per term • provides courses in ten languages: French, Georgian, German, Mandarin Chinese, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Welsh. • emphasis on general communication or reading • most courses last for the entire academic year • those with academic need for classes are given priority (priority forms from LC)

  4. OPAL courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. • Intended for those who are highly motivated, willing to commit to a fast-paced course and wish to obtain a certificate of achievement. • Two hours per week (18.00-20.00, Mon-Thurs, 17.00-19.00 Friday) + independent study, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms. • Fee of £195 is payable in advance for OPAL courses • Further fee of £55 is payable for the examination and supported project work in Trinity Term. • Most colleges have arrangements for partial reimbursement of the fees on successful completion.

  5. OPAL P & E Fast-paced, certificate courses (2 hours per week) in a variety of language for students taking PPE, Economics and Management or History and Politics Priority is given to 2nd year students Fee of £195 payable + £35 examination and project fee. Many colleges refund half on successful completion Assessment by examination and project presentation Courses start in Week 3 or 4 of Michaelmas Term

  6. Closed courses and language options • Courses for faculties and departments: • French: History, Law, Maths, Physics, Engineering Science, Chemistry • German: History, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Science, Maths, Computing • Spanish: Physics, Chemistry, Eng Sci • Italian: History of Art • Dutch: Law • Materials students can take all OPAL and LASR courses

  7. English for Academic Studies Intended for students who had to meet an English language requirement • Registration fee of £20 per class per term • Academic Writing (2 hours per week) • Advanced Communications Skills (2 hours per week) • Registration in 0th Week (on-line or in person). Classes begin in Week 1

  8. Library and Independent Study Area • Language Centre has a large library and self-study area. • Language-learning materials in well over 140 languages to help you with your reading, exchanges abroad, overseas site visits and holiday trips. • Inductions daily at 10.00 and 14.00 • Print, audio-visual, CD and CALL materials. Dictionaries, courses, readers. • News (recorded each day in term-time) in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish • TV reception in 14 languages

  9. The LAMBDA Project • What is the Lambda Project? The Oxford Language Maintenance and Development Project: How learners can best maintain their language skills independently. Our question is "What makes a good language keeper?" • The project aims to help staff and students who cannot or do not wish to attend formal classes maintain their French or German language skills. • Who may join? Any member of the University or Colleges who has at least GCSE French or German (or equivalent) may apply to join.

  10. Registration 2011 • English Courses – Mon - Wed Week 0 (Oct 3-5) • LASR Courses - Mon 0th Week - Wed Week 1 (Oct 3-12). Courses start in Week 2 • Deadline for LASR priority & lottery places is Wednesday, Oct 12, Week 1, at 5pm • OPAL Courses – Any time up to Wed, Week 1, at 5pm • LASR & OPAL courses start in Week 2 • Online registration for LASR and English courses on the Language Centre web site www.lang.ox.ac.uk from 3 October, when standard registration begins. • Until then, if you need to make a LASR priority application, please contact James Matejtschuk at admin@lang.ox.ac.uk • On-line placement tests in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

  11. www.lang.ox.ac.uke-mail admin@lang.ox.ac.uk • Opening Hours • TERM WEEKS 0 and 9 • Monday - Friday 8.45 -18.30 • TERM WEEKS 1-8 • Monday - Thursday 8.45 - 20.00Friday 8.45 - 18.30Saturday 10.00 - 13.00 • CHRISTMAS AND EASTER VACATION • Monday - Friday 8.45 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.30 • SUMMER VACATION • Monday - Friday 8.45 - 16.30

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