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English Language for Migrants
Migrant Education Coordination:
G. Gawenda
Prahran 9214 6957 Hawthorn, 9214 5337
Swinburne offers a variety of courses and support
programs for migrants from a non-English speaking
background who are:
preparing to enrol in Swinburne or other postsecondary
courses
currently enrolled in Swinburne courses
wanting to develop English language skills to improve
study and work prospects.
Full-time courses
Preparation for further study and work - Prahran campus
and Hawthorn campus.
Part-time, evening and day courses
Preparation for further study and work, and concurrent
support for Swinburne students.
January summer school
English for Academic Purposes (full-time program) -
Hawthorn campus.
Individual language support
Students enrolled in a mainstream course at Swinburne can
get help with English and study skills on a one-to-one basis.
Language support within mainstream courses
At both campuses, when circumstances allow, English as
a second language (ESL) trained teachers and extra
tuition time are provided for ESL students enrolled in
VCE, advanced certificate and associate diploma courses.
Independent learning
At both campuses students have access to materials
for independent study (self-access) for language
development purposes; audio, computer-based and textbased
materials are provided.
A fully computerized language laboratory on the Prahran
campus provides students with on-screen programs for
useduring language courses.
Further information
Individual language support 9214 8816
English courses 9214 6957
Inservice, Short Courses and
Bridging Programs
The Child Care Studies, Family and Community Studies
and General and Community Studies departments offer a
broad range of inservices and professional development
programs for people working in the social and community
services field. They also offer a range of introductory
programs and short courses which are available to the
general public.
Further information
Child Care Studies Telephone 9214 6863
Family and Community Studies Telephone 9214 6866
General and Community Studies Telephone 9214 8598
English Language Centre
The English Language Centre runs English Language
Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
Duration: courses are offered over forty, thirty, twenty,
ten or five weeks.
Levels: General English, Academic English, Professional
English, English for Arts, English for Business, English for
Computer Studies, English for Science/Engineering.
Study tours and customised courses for industry clients can
be arranged.
Courses are conducted on both the Hawthorn and Prahran
campuses.
Further information
English Language Centre, telephone (03) 9214 8595.
Workplace Skills Unit
The Workplace Skills Unit designs, researches and delivers
training programs to industry, integrated with accredited
and general workplace skills training. Its team of specialist
consultants offers programs customised to company needs:
flexible modes of training delivery including computer
assisted learning;
professional development programs in workplace
delivery;
integrated language, literacy and numeracy.
Interactive Multimedia
The Workplace Skills Unit consultants design and develop
multimedia titles. Computer assisted learning materials are
developed by a multidisciplinary team.
Further information
Telephone 9214 8492. Fax 9818 0004.
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