Diploma of English for Academic Purposes

Curtin Singapore

The Diploma of English for Academic Purposes provides direct entry to pathway, undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Curtin Singapore. Students are taught at Curtin Singapore Campus and have full access to campus facilities.

The Diploma consists of four 13-week units: one General English unit and three Academic English units.

General English

The General English course prepares students wishing to improve their all-round English language with real-world English skills that they can use anywhere as well as prepare students for the Academic English units.

Study skills developed include:

You will focus on the basic elements involved in English communication, i.e. the macro skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and the language systems (vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation). You will also be prepared to progress on to the Academic English units.

Academic English

The Academic English courses provide direct entry to pathway, undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Curtin Singapore.

Study skills developed include:

Academic study and assessment skills – You will be taught critical thinking, research techniques, exam skills and how to avoid plagiarism.

Academic writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills – You will learn how to plan and write Australian-style academic texts such as research reports and essays. You will be taught how to read for context and expand your vocabulary, and also learn how to plan and deliver an academic seminar with appropriate grammar and vocabulary. You will also learn how to take notes in lectures and summarise the meaning.

Level
General English 2
Academic English 1
Academic English 2
Academic English 3