Workshops
The Writing Centre runs specialised workshops throughout the semester.
On this page you will find information about upcoming workshops, seminars, and also resources associated with past seminars.
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English Assist Program
English for Coursework Success is a series of free, optional two-hour weekly workshops open to all commencing international students at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø.
The English for Coursework Success workshops (ECSs) support the development of knowledge for specific academic contexts and assignment types. The workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English for your courses.
English Assist: English for Coursework Success Day / time Workshop theme Room location Registration Monday 4 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
1 Academic Expectations Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 4 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
1 Academic Expectations Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 11 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
2 Lectures and Listening Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 11 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
2 Lectures and Listening Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 18 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
3 Group Work Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 18 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
3 Group Work Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 25 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
4 Reading Effectively and Efficiently Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 25 Aug
2.10 pm - 4 pm
4 Reading Effectively and Efficiently Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 1 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm
5 Reading Critically Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 1 Sept
2.10 pm - 4 pm
5 Reading Critically Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 8 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm
6 Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Cohesion
Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 8 Sept
2.10 pm - 4 pm
6 Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Cohesion
Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 15 Sept
10.10 am - 12 pm
7 Academic Writing
Synthesising and Integrating Evidence
Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 15 Sept
2.10 pm - 4 pm
7 Academic Writing
Synthesising and Integrating Evidence
Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 6 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm
8 Academic Presentations Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 6 Oct
2.10 pm - 4 pm
8 Academic Presentations Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 13 Oct
10.10 am - 12 pm
9 Interpreting Feedback and Editing your own Work Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 13 Oct
2.10 pm - 4 pm
9 Interpreting Feedback and Editing your own Work Lower Napier, LG19 These workshops aim to provide international students with the skills needed to succeed in an Australian higher education environment.
Communicate & Connect is a series of free, optional 50-minute weekly workshops open to international students by coursework at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø.
The workshops are designed to help you to develop your written and spoken communication skills at university, and to acquire the confidence to apply these skills in a variety of contexts to achieve your academic goals.
English Assist: Communicate and Connect Day / time Workshop theme Room location Registration Monday 4 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
1 Communicate at University Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 4 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
1 Communicate at University Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 11 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
2 Email Etiquette Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 11 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
2 Email Etiquette Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 18 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
3 Participate in Different Settings Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 18 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
3 Participate in Different Settings Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 25 Aug
12.10 pm - 1 pm
4 Communicate with purpose: questioning skills Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 25 Aug
4.10 pm - 5 pm
4 Communicate with purpose: questioning skills Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 1 Sept
12.10 pm - 1 pm
5 Active Listening Skills Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 1 Sept
4.10 pm - 5 pm
5 Active Listening Skills Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 8 Sept
12.10 pm - 1 pm
6 Academic Discussions Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 8 Sept
4.10 pm - 5 pm
6 Academic Discussions Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 15 Sept
12.10 pm - 1 pm
7 Communicate in a Group Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 15 Sept
4.10 pm - 5 pm
7 Communicate in a Group Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 6 Oct
12.10 am - 1 pm
8 Confident Presentations Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 6 Oct
4.10 pm - 5 pm
8 Confident Presentations Lower Napier, LG19 Monday 13 Oct
12.10 pm - 1 pm
9 Communication Review Lower Napier, LG18 Monday 13 Oct
4.10 am - 5 pm9 Communication Review Lower Napier, LG19 -
LANTITE Preparation workshops
This series aims to provide comprehensive preparation for the literacy component of the LANTITE, addressing both the content and the skills needed to succeed under test conditions. Each workshop includes interactive activities, practice exercises, and opportunities for feedback to assist students in preparing themselves for the LANTITE test. The series runs in two 6-week blocks, from Week 1 - Week 6 and Week 7 - Week 12.
Day/Time Workshop Theme Room Location Registration Friday 1 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm
1 LANTITE: Test Strategies and Managing Anxiety Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 8 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm2 Understanding Different Text Types and Reading
Comprehension Skills
Lower Napier, LG21 Friday 15 Aug
10.10 am - 12 pm3 Grammar Fundamentals and Sentence Construction Lower Napier, LG21 Fri