Oxford University Language Centre 12 Woodstock Road

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. • Two main programmes of foreign language courses: Languages for Study and Research (LASR) and the Oxford Programme in Languages (OPAL).

• 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)

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.

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 2 nd 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

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

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 0 th Week (on-line or in person). Classes begin in Week 1

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

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.

Registration 2011 • English Courses – Mon - Wed Week 0 (Oct 3 -5) • LASR Courses - Mon 0 th Week - Wed Week 1 (Oct 312). Courses start in Week 2 • Deadline for LASR priority & lottery places is Wednesday, Oct 12, Week 1, at 5 pm • OPAL Courses – Any time up to Wed, Week 1, at 5 pm • 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

www. lang. ox. ac. uk e-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. 00 Friday 8. 45 - 18. 30 Saturday 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