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The BUTEX 12 th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016

Discover how the English Language Unit at Bath Spa University supports international Learning Abroad students through innovative programs and research to enhance their academic and social experiences.

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The BUTEX 12 th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016

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  1. The BUTEX 12th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016 The role of the English Language Unit at Bath Spa University in supporting Learning Abroad students Sarah Sibley: Academic Coordinator, English Language Unit Hugh Osborne: Senior Lecturer, English Language Unit Bath Spa University

  2. International students Summer 2015

  3. Bath Spa University’s Vision Our vision is to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. Through inspirational teaching and research, we transform students’ lives. Based in a World Heritage city and connected to a network of international partners, Bath Spa University will ensure that its graduates are socially engaged global citizens.

  4. Who are Learning Abroad students at BSU? 8,500 total number of students 1,118 international students 60 learning abroad students 2015-2016

  5. Key stakeholders

  6. What the ELU currently provides Pre-arrival testing BSU Web pages (communication platform) Pre-sessional classes In-sessional support (EAP courses/language surgeries/1-1 tutorials) Raising staff awareness workshops Social events

  7. Our research Focus groups 5 groups 6-15 students more than 10 nationalities represented Interviews 18 students interviewed 12 nationalities represented Data collected between March 2015 and May 2016

  8. What the students said (1)

  9. What the students said (2)

  10. What the students said (3)

  11. What the students said (4)

  12. What the students said (5)

  13. The Future Data collection – the student voice – action Develop links Comprehensive training for staff Working group to ensure parity of experience Pre-arrival and arrival - integration for students Website academic language glossary Conversation/fluency classes

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