ENGLISH
FOR MSc ECONOMICS
Week 1
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DAY 1
SESSION 1
9 AM - 10:45AM
Introduction to the course and online learning space
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MATERIAL AVAILABLE
DAY 2
SESSION 1
9 AM - 10:45 AM
Library induction and task
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DAY 3
SESSION 1
9 AM - 10:45 AM
Lecture skills
DAY 4
SESSION 1
9 AM - 10:45 AM
Introduction to the course assignment
MATERIAL AVAILABLE
DAY 5
SESSION 1
9 AM - 10:45 AM
Using the APA reference system
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DAY 1
SEESION 2
11:15 AM - 1 PM
Communicating with academic and non-academic staff
DAY 2
SESSION 2
11:15 AM - 1 PM
Finding, selecting and evaluating academic resources
DAY 2
SESSION 2
11:15 AM - 1 PM
Developing a critical approach to finding and evaluating sources
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DAY 3
SESSION 2
11:15 AM - 1 PM
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Actively participating in seminars and discussions
DAY 4
SESSION 2
11:15 AM - 1 PM
The purpose and features of literature reviews
DAY 5
SESSION 2
11:15 AM - 1 PM
Assignment
Group tutorials
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DAY 1
SESSION 3
2:15 PM - 4 PM
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Economics vocabulary and
strategies for vocabulary learning
DAY 2
SESSION 3
2:15 PM - 4 PM
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The audience, purpose and context of academic texts
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DAY 3
SESSION 3
2:15 PM - 4 PM
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Connected speech: Weak, forms, liaison, elision and assimilation
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DAY 4
SESSION 3
2:15 PM - 4 PM
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Generating Ideas and planning assignments
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DAY 5
SESSION 3
2:15 PM - 4 PM
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Social event
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