Department of English Language Teaching, which accommodates the largest body of students enrolled to all faculties of the University of Colombo. The courses provided range from General English to English for Specific Purposes according to the needs of the different faculties.
In addition to conducting intensive and ongoing courses for undergraduates, the unit also contributes to the English language enrichment of the wider community through their online and offline Business English programmes.
The Diploma in Business English is a one-year programme that is conducted in a blended mode with both online and face-to-face interactive learning opportunities. This offers the opportunity for the participants to earn a qualification that will add value to their professional life.
The programme enables the participants to experience online learning, which will equip them not only with language skills but also with IT skills.
This blended learning course on academic writing targets undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to enhance their writing competence for academic purposes. With the rapid advancement of educational technologies and the growing demand for flexible learning solutions, blended learning—a combination of face-to-face instruction and online learning components—offers a promising alternative. It allows students to learn at their own pace while still receiving structured guidance and peer interaction.
This course offers flexibility, allowing students to learn at any time and from anywhere, while still benefiting from face-to-face support. This flexibility helps accommodate diverse learning styles, personal schedules, and different learning paces, making education more inclusive and adaptable to individual needs and real-world demands.
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This blended learning course on academic writing targets undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to enhance their writing competence for academic purposes. With the rapid advancement of educational technologies and the growing demand for flexible learning solutions, blended learning—a combination of face-to-face instruction and online learning components—offers a promising alternative. It allows students to learn at their own pace while still receiving structured guidance and peer interaction. This course offers flexibility, allowing students to learn at any time and from anywhere, while still benefiting from face-to-face support. This flexibility helps accommodate diverse learning styles, personal schedules, and different learning paces, making education more inclusive and adaptable to individual needs and real-world demands.
A student who successfully completes the course by covering all aspects of the course, including lectures, all the components of self-study, assignments, and projects, will be able to:
| Assessment Method | Weight | Assessment Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Formative assessments | 40% | weekly online quizzes, peer-reviewed drafts, discussion posts |
| Summative assessment | 60% | Final writing project (research paper or academic essay) or portfolio submission |
| Total | 100% |