University Preparatory Programme - English

Duration 40 hours

Frequency 3 times a week

Certificate TP Certificate

Course Overview

This short course is designed to help local and international students be equipped with language skills, with a particular emphasis on the vocabulary and grammar suited for the academic learning environment. It also aims to prepare the participants for any English Language test set by the universities. Participants will acquire and increase their proficiency in the following areas:

Critical reading and analysis
Research skills
Listening and note-taking skills
Evaluation of primary and secondary resources and data
Academic grammar and vocabulary
Academic essay writing skills

Entry Requirements

GCE O-Level English Language (EL1) : Grades 1 – 6 or equivalent
Communication or Language-based modules from local polytechnics
Applicants for this course from Temasek Polytechnic must have attempted a Communication Skills module as offered by the respective schools

What You'll Learn

Identification and application of academic vocabulary
Academic writing
Understanding process in text
Understanding research
Analysis and evaluation of research findings
Citation and referencing
Literature review
Lecture and note-taking

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

Acquire the receptive and productive skills of academic writing
Develop the essential and adequate language and writing skills to prepare them for university education
Speak and write fluently and accurately in Standard English
Create a variety of texts for academic purposes

Certification

Participants who meet the 75% minimum attendance and passed the assessment will be awarded a Certificate in English.

Participants who meet the 75% minimum attendance but did not pass the assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

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Testimonials/Reviews

Find out what our graduates have to say about this course.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in the UPP English programme as the course materials and lessons delivered helped to refresh my skills in academic writing and critical reading. I found it beneficial especially because it was about four years since I last learnt how to structure and write an academic essay in secondary school. My UPP tutors were well trained and taught the classes well. I would recommend this programme to students who are preparing for university studies."

SHALOM LIM ERN RONG

Graduate of Diploma in Business, Temasek Polytechnic

Criminology and Security, Singapore Institute of Technology and University of Liverpool in Singapore

Lecturer/Trainer Profile

Mrs Rita Gill

B.A. (English Language) (NUS); PGDE (NTU, NIE)

A former MOE teacher, Rita has taught Language and Literature for 8 years, prior to joining Temasek Polytechnic. Rita is currently teaching Language and Communication at the Centre for Foundation Studies, Temasek Polytechnic.

Rawzah Amir

M.A. (Language Studies) (NUS), B.A. (Advertising) (RMIT University), CELTA Certified

Rawzah spent 8 years in creative advertising before making the switch to teaching. She started her teaching career creating and managing modules relating to language and creative content. Rawzah is currently teaching Language and Communication at the Centre for Foundation Studies, Temasek Polytechnic.

Course Contact

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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
Website: https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)

Temasek Polytechnic

East Wing Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109

21 Tampines Avenue 1,

Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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