NEW! Leadership Course

Study through English - a passport to the global world?

English is the language of global communication – not by chance, but as a result of decisions made by governments, educational policy makers and business leaders. English is increasingly used to study academic subjects in schools and colleges, to make presentations at international conferences and to conduct meetings in multinational companies.

Alessandro from Italy talks about the Leadership Course

The St. Clare’s Leadership Course prepares you to meet the challenges of
the 21st century world:

It develops your communication and critical thinking skills
It practises your debating, negotiating and presentation skills
It focuses on the question ‘What makes a great leader?’
through case-studies, research topics, guest speaker, presentations and a Study Visit in Oxford
It includes one excursion per week as well as accommodation and meal options
It helps you to build lasting relationships with members of the international community.

Overview

Communication & Critical Thinking

Develop the right level of formality in speaking and writing
Express yourself analytically by describing graphs, trends and patterns
Assess the role of today’s media and learn to detect bias
Develop awareness of cross-cultural differences and sensitivities
Enhance research skills, both individual and collaborative Interactive sessions
Learn to make an effective presentation – visuals, language, voice projection
Debate the pros and cons of business ethics, leadership styles, teamwork

Case studies & experiences

Evaluate the leadership styles of big names like Richard Branson (Virgin) and newer role-models like Julie Deane (Cambridge Satchel)
Respond to a guest speaker and visit a successful business in Oxford

Who is it for?

Gap-year and university students who use English for academic study (business, politics, law, medicine etc.)
Young professionals who use English for meetings with clients and colleagues

"Policy makers consider English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI), study through English, as a way to internationalise their education, creating opportunities for students to join a global academic and business community..."

Going Global: British Council Interim Report 2014

Find out more about the Leadership Course

If you are interested in finding out more about this course please contact Richard Walton, Course Director - richard.walton@stclares.ac.uk - +44 1865 517706