Calender 2008

Chapter 4 – Academic and research focus

ELSSA Centre

This information is current as at January 2008. The latest information is available from the ELSSA Centre.

The ELSSA Centre is the University's academic support unit which provides academic language and learning assistance to students and staff.

The main aim of the ELSSA Centre is to enhance teaching and learning at UTS through a focus on academic literacy, which involves reading, writing, listening, speaking, critical thinking and cultural knowledge. The Centre achieves this aim by:

  • collaborating with faculties to integrate the development of students' academic literacy in their areas of study
  • teaching custom-designed programs to meet the specific requirements and changing needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students and staff
  • fostering interest in, and knowledge of, literacy and learning through research and development
  • valuing quality, diversity, internationalisation and flexibility as it serves the wider academic and professional communities
  • organising and/or facilitating activities and events aimed at promoting the internationalisation of the curriculum.

    • Current research and development projects of the Centre include overall responsibility for monitoring language-related educational issues across UTS, postgraduate supervision development with the University Graduate School and faculty-based development and evaluation of integrated academic and professional literacy programs.

    The Centre also offers the Advanced Diploma in Australian Language and Culture to international and exchange students.

    Inquiries

    Alex Barthel
    Director, ELSSA Centre
    CB01.18, City campus
    telephone +61 2 9514 2327
    fax +61 2 9514 2321
    email Alex.Barthel@uts.edu.au
    http://www.elssa.uts.edu.au

     

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