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Tuesday 20 September 2011
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Taking IELTS in Northern Cyprus
Upcoming dates for the IELTS Exam in Northern Cyprus:
17 September 2011
8 October 2011
22 October 2011
5 November 2011
19 November 2011
3 December 2011
10 December 2011
You can find out more about the exam at the IELTS home page.
17 September 2011
8 October 2011
22 October 2011
5 November 2011
19 November 2011
3 December 2011
10 December 2011
You can find out more about the exam at the IELTS home page.
Saturday 27 August 2011
New Postgraduate Students: Which English courses should we take?
Check out our course information sheet; this will tell you which English courses you may need to take, which courses you may be exempted from, and which courses we would advise you to take.
Friday 26 August 2011
Can we take IELTS and TOEFL at EMU?
Yes, you can. See our IELTS and TOEFL Information sheet to find out how.
2011 dates for IELTS in Cyprus
17 September 2011
8 October 2011
22 October 2011
5 November 2011
19 November 2011
3 December 2011
10 December 2011
2011 dates for IELTS in Cyprus
17 September 2011
8 October 2011
22 October 2011
5 November 2011
19 November 2011
3 December 2011
10 December 2011
Thursday 25 August 2011
Postgraduate Student Language Support System
Postgraduate Student Language Support System
The Postgraduate Student Support System is a brand new project. The purpose of the project is to put postgraduate students in touch with each other and to provide a framework for improving language skills outside the classroom.
Activities are expected to include:
ü English language conversation club
ü English language film shows and discussion
ü Presentations by students for students to help develop academic presentation skills in English
ü English language and study skills workshops and seminars by postgraduate language teachers through invitation
ü Peer support framework in your academic studies
ü Survival Turkish and workshops in other languages should you choose
ü Options to gain some work experience by voluntarily mentoring English Preparatory School students, and helping out in the School of Foreign Languages
ü Social activities and excursions
The philosophy of the system is that it is run by students for students. In the first meeting of the year therefore, we will elect a committee to oversee the system.
In order to join in, please complete the application form, and send it to:
Postgraduate Course Fees 2011-2012
You can check the fees for all postgraduate courses for all courses, including English courses at the website of the Graduate Research Institute.
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Postgraduate English Courses for Summer!
This summer, we are considering opening ENGL 515 and ENGL 521 Summer courses. The courses would run on an intensive basis from June 27th to July 15th; please contact elmaziye.ozgur@emu.edu.tr to register or for enquiries; Tel: 630 1330 / 2423
Thursday 14 April 2011
Health Center
Thanks to Nurcan Garip for the information about PD RAM in the last post, and for this information about the EMU Health Center
i) The working hours of the Health Center are similar to that of the University. Additional modifications can be made with the suggestion of health Center Responsible Unit and approval of the Rectorate in case of necessity.
ii) Clinic and Lab work days and hours can be increased and reduced upon the suggestion of the Health Center Responsible Unit and approval of the Rectorate in case of necessity. Note: Working hours are form 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in winter time. Summer time schedule of the University is also valid for the Health Center.
Health Reports
i) Health reports can be given to students and staff by Health Center doctors in case of necessity.
ii) Health reports taken from anywhere else but EMU Health Center must be approved and registered by the Health Center for 3 days the latest inland and 10 days the latest overseas starting from the report completion date.
iii) It is obligatory that the reports prescribing long-term resting be approved by Health Center Responsible Unit.
Services not Offered by the Health center
When needed Health Center responsible doctor refers the EMU staff and students to the poly-clinics under the Ministry of Health and Welfare for medical services that cannot be offered at Health Center. Students who pay insurance premiums can benefit from the consultation and examination (lab, x-rays) services in all poly-clinics of hospitals under the Ministry of Health and Welfare free of charge. However, advanced imaging (MRI and CT), drugs and other apparatus required for treatment will be paid by students.
Personnel Of Health Center
NAME-SURNAME DUTY
Phone No.
DR. SALH ÇAVUOLU Director, Ear-Nose-Throat 2202
DT. IIN AKCAN Dentist 2209
DR. OSKAY ALP Ophthalmology 2210
DR. ÖZALP NASIFOLU Dermatology 2212
DR. MEHMET EMN KARAGL Internal Medicine 2213
DR. MEHMET YALI Psychiatry 2216
DR. EMINE KUNTER Gynecology 2217
DR. SMAL BAARIR Gynecology 2217
MNE YETERL NALBANT Office Management 2201
YEM KAYA Nurse 2200
TÜLAY AKBAAK Nurse 2200
SULTAN SARIYAR Nurse 2200
ALI BURUK Ambulance Driver 2200
HÜLYA KUMYALILI Cleaner Kitchen Responsible 2207
i) The working hours of the Health Center are similar to that of the University. Additional modifications can be made with the suggestion of health Center Responsible Unit and approval of the Rectorate in case of necessity.
ii) Clinic and Lab work days and hours can be increased and reduced upon the suggestion of the Health Center Responsible Unit and approval of the Rectorate in case of necessity. Note: Working hours are form 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in winter time. Summer time schedule of the University is also valid for the Health Center.
Health Reports
i) Health reports can be given to students and staff by Health Center doctors in case of necessity.
ii) Health reports taken from anywhere else but EMU Health Center must be approved and registered by the Health Center for 3 days the latest inland and 10 days the latest overseas starting from the report completion date.
iii) It is obligatory that the reports prescribing long-term resting be approved by Health Center Responsible Unit.
Services not Offered by the Health center
When needed Health Center responsible doctor refers the EMU staff and students to the poly-clinics under the Ministry of Health and Welfare for medical services that cannot be offered at Health Center. Students who pay insurance premiums can benefit from the consultation and examination (lab, x-rays) services in all poly-clinics of hospitals under the Ministry of Health and Welfare free of charge. However, advanced imaging (MRI and CT), drugs and other apparatus required for treatment will be paid by students.
Personnel Of Health Center
NAME-SURNAME DUTY
Phone No.
DR. SALH ÇAVUOLU Director, Ear-Nose-Throat 2202
DT. IIN AKCAN Dentist 2209
DR. OSKAY ALP Ophthalmology 2210
DR. ÖZALP NASIFOLU Dermatology 2212
DR. MEHMET EMN KARAGL Internal Medicine 2213
DR. MEHMET YALI Psychiatry 2216
DR. EMINE KUNTER Gynecology 2217
DR. SMAL BAARIR Gynecology 2217
MNE YETERL NALBANT Office Management 2201
YEM KAYA Nurse 2200
TÜLAY AKBAAK Nurse 2200
SULTAN SARIYAR Nurse 2200
ALI BURUK Ambulance Driver 2200
HÜLYA KUMYALILI Cleaner Kitchen Responsible 2207
Wednesday 13 April 2011
PD RAM
Here's a reminder of the services offered to all EMU students by PD RAM
The aim of EMU-PDRAM is to help EMU students by offering Preventive Mental Health Services, by creating self-awareness and by increasing the level of successful experiences with their search for understanding, and developing an awareness of their social, academic and cognitive potential.
The aim of EMU-PDRAM is to help EMU students by offering Preventive Mental Health Services, by creating self-awareness and by increasing the level of successful experiences with their search for understanding, and developing an awareness of their social, academic and cognitive potential.
Wednesday 6 April 2011
Monday 4 April 2011
Language Support this week
Please note that this week academic support has been canceled due to exams in EPS. However, Omid and Anna will be providing support to postgraduate students. On Friday though, Anna will not be able to give support as she has class.
Saturday 2 April 2011
3rd Children's Festival
Thanks to Elmaziye Ozgur for passing this on, and to Aytul Dereboylu for the organisation:
A group of instructors from the SFL are participating in the 3rd Annual Children's Festival which will be held on Saturday, 09th of April 2011 in the walled city to collect donations for a 3 years old cancer patient who is the son of a colleague! The donations which will be collected during this event will completely go towards the fight against cancer!
The instructors are planning to have a food stall with some delicious cakes, desserts, cookies,pastries etc.They will have some activities for children, as well. Hope you can participate in the event on the 9th, and show your support for the cause.
For more information about the the 3rd Annual Children's Festival on Saturday, 09th of April 2011 organized by Famagusta Walled City Association (MASDER) please click here.
As you will know, Famagusta is an extremely historic city. Do check out the activities of the Famagusta Walled City Association. You can download a great map from their website as well as learn more about our town.
A group of instructors from the SFL are participating in the 3rd Annual Children's Festival which will be held on Saturday, 09th of April 2011 in the walled city to collect donations for a 3 years old cancer patient who is the son of a colleague! The donations which will be collected during this event will completely go towards the fight against cancer!
The instructors are planning to have a food stall with some delicious cakes, desserts, cookies,pastries etc.They will have some activities for children, as well. Hope you can participate in the event on the 9th, and show your support for the cause.
For more information about the the 3rd Annual Children's Festival on Saturday, 09th of April 2011 organized by Famagusta Walled City Association (MASDER) please click here.
As you will know, Famagusta is an extremely historic city. Do check out the activities of the Famagusta Walled City Association. You can download a great map from their website as well as learn more about our town.
Friday 18 March 2011
Temporary Closure of Site
Some of you may have noticed that this site was closed for a few days last week. This was due to a court decision in Turkey, after an application by Digiturk seeking action against the website for failing to prevent a few Bloggers using the site to stream live Turkish football matches.
We seem to be up and running again, though I'm not sure whether that means a a solution has been found or not.
We seem to be up and running again, though I'm not sure whether that means a a solution has been found or not.
Monday 7 March 2011
Extra Postgraduate English Language Support
If any of you feel that you would like some extra support with your English, then there's some good news for you.
Tuesday at 14.45, Anna will be available to help any of you who would like to improve their speaking skills.
Tuesday and Thursday, 14.45, Omid will be available to help with writing skills.
All these sessions will take place in the SSSC (Student Self Study Centre)in the English Preparatory School on the South Campus, thus providing you with an additional excellent exercise opportunity.
We thank our postgraduate students Anna and Omid for volunteering their time to provide such an opportunity and the SFL academic support team - Michila Katlantur and Seren Reynolds for their organisation and support.
If you would like any further information, please contact hatice.gunes@emu.edu.tr
Tuesday at 14.45, Anna will be available to help any of you who would like to improve their speaking skills.
Tuesday and Thursday, 14.45, Omid will be available to help with writing skills.
All these sessions will take place in the SSSC (Student Self Study Centre)in the English Preparatory School on the South Campus, thus providing you with an additional excellent exercise opportunity.
We thank our postgraduate students Anna and Omid for volunteering their time to provide such an opportunity and the SFL academic support team - Michila Katlantur and Seren Reynolds for their organisation and support.
If you would like any further information, please contact hatice.gunes@emu.edu.tr
ENGL 525 Poster Presentations Gallery
Today was Poster Presentation day for ENGL525 students. Have a look at the picture gallery:
Tuesday 1 March 2011
Sunday 20 February 2011
Question about IELTS
Here's a question from one of our students:
I am Mehrdad from Iran and really happy to see your Postgraduate English team and I really hop we can work together. I am in class 515. I want to know If I want to get 7 score in IELTS what an exactly classes I need to attend.
Thank you
Mehrdad, after you have completed ENGL515, look out for the ENGL521 elective next semester, which will be designed as a specific IELTS preparation course. Continue with the other electives (523 and 525) if you can, and make use of IELTS preparation sites on the Internet, starting with the IELTS homepage.
I am Mehrdad from Iran and really happy to see your Postgraduate English team and I really hop we can work together. I am in class 515. I want to know If I want to get 7 score in IELTS what an exactly classes I need to attend.
Thank you
Mehrdad, after you have completed ENGL515, look out for the ENGL521 elective next semester, which will be designed as a specific IELTS preparation course. Continue with the other electives (523 and 525) if you can, and make use of IELTS preparation sites on the Internet, starting with the IELTS homepage.
Friday 18 February 2011
IELTS and TOEFL costs and details
Costs
IELTS - €170;
TOEFL - $200
Applying
TOEFL iBT - application required a week in advance.
IELTS - six weeks in advance.
Results
Candidates can access their results after 15 days for both tests.
Contact for IELTS
Cyprus, North Nicosia
British Council
28 Kasim Sokak
Nicosia
Telephone +90 392 227 4938
Fax +90 392 2285809
E-mail enquiries@cy.britishcouncil.org
Exams: exams.enquiries@cy.britishcouncil.org
Contact for TOEFL
aygun.ozyahyalar@emu.edu.tr
IELTS - €170;
TOEFL - $200
Applying
TOEFL iBT - application required a week in advance.
IELTS - six weeks in advance.
Results
Candidates can access their results after 15 days for both tests.
Contact for IELTS
Cyprus, North Nicosia
British Council
28 Kasim Sokak
Nicosia
Telephone +90 392 227 4938
Fax +90 392 2285809
E-mail enquiries@cy.britishcouncil.
Exams: exams.enquiries@cy.
Contact for TOEFL
aygun.ozyahyalar@emu.edu.tr
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Taking TOEFL IBT at EMU
The TOEFL IBT exam is used by EMU and many universities internationally as a measure of English Language Proficiency. At EMU:
80 on TOEFL IBT exempts postgraduate students from the compulsory postgraduate courses.
74-79 on TOEFL IBT exempts postgraduate students from the compulsory first semester postgraduate English course, ENGL 513.
TOEFL IBT may secure your entry for a course of further study at many institutions, particularly in the USA. And of course, it will also give you a good idea of your real level of English and how much you may need to improve your language skills.
Find out more about TOEFL IBT here.
And if you would like to take TOEFL IBT here at EMU, the dates for the Spring Semester are as
follows:
11 March 2011 (09:45)
15 April 2011 (09:45)
13 May2011 (09:45)
17 June 2011 (09:45)
8 July 2011 (10:00)
27 August 2011 (10:00)
16 September 2011 (10:00)
14 October 2011 (10:00)
11 November 2011 (10:00)
9 December 2011 (10:00)
Contact aygun.ozyahyalar@emu.edu.tr for details of how to apply. And see the TOEFL site for updates at:
80 on TOEFL IBT exempts postgraduate students from the compulsory postgraduate courses.
74-79 on TOEFL IBT exempts postgraduate students from the compulsory first semester postgraduate English course, ENGL 513.
TOEFL IBT may secure your entry for a course of further study at many institutions, particularly in the USA. And of course, it will also give you a good idea of your real level of English and how much you may need to improve your language skills.
Find out more about TOEFL IBT here.
And if you would like to take TOEFL IBT here at EMU, the dates for the Spring Semester are as
follows:
11 March 2011 (09:45)
15 April 2011 (09:45)
13 May2011 (09:45)
17 June 2011 (09:45)
8 July 2011 (10:00)
27 August 2011 (10:00)
16 September 2011 (10:00)
14 October 2011 (10:00)
11 November 2011 (10:00)
9 December 2011 (10:00)
Contact aygun.ozyahyalar@emu.edu.tr for details of how to apply. And see the TOEFL site for updates at:
Tuesday 15 February 2011
Orientation for Postgraduate English Courses
Spring Semester Orientation
Postgraduate English Programme
An orientation session will be held in Mehmet Tahiroğlu Hall (Blue Hall) on Friday, 18th February at 14.00 to welcome all new postgraduate students and to bring both new and old students up-to-date with the latest changes and developments in the Postgraduate English language support programme.
The Postgraduate English Team
School of Foreign Languages, Modern Languages Division
Monday 14 February 2011
Course Announcement
Postgraduate English Courses
2010-2011 Spring Semester
Postgraduate English Team would like to welcome all new students and bring both new and old students up-to-date with the latest changes and developments in our English language support programme.
The codes of all courses have been changed to provide a more logical structure to our curriculum. The courses on offer are now as follows:
Compulsory Courses
ENGL 511: Intensive English for Post-graduate Students
The codes of all courses have been changed to provide a more logical structure to our curriculum. The courses on offer are now as follows:
Compulsory Courses
ENGL 511: Intensive English for Post-graduate Students
This 20 hour weekly course is for students who score beneath 30 on the EMU Proficiency Test and who have only limited English language skills.
ENGL 513: Academic English for Postgraduate Students
ENGL 513: Academic English for Postgraduate Students
This 6 hour weekly course is for students who score between 31 and 59 on the EMU Proficiency Test. The course covers all the major skills from an academic perspective and is closely linked with students’ own individual academic studies. (Earlier code 503)
ENGL 515: Advanced Academic English for Postgraduate Students
ENGL 515: Advanced Academic English for Postgraduate Students
This 4 hour weekly course is for students who score between 60 and 75 on the EMU Proficiency Test. In this course students develop their academic English skills further with a particular focus on the IELTS exam. (Earlier code 502)
Elective Courses
ENGL 523: Thesis Writing for Postgraduate Students
Elective Courses
ENGL 523: Thesis Writing for Postgraduate Students
This 4 hour weekly course assists students with planning, developing and writing their thesis and helps them with producing work at an internationally publishable standard. (Earlier code 501)
ENGL 525: Advanced Presentation Skills for Postgraduate Students
ENGL 525: Advanced Presentation Skills for Postgraduate Students
This 4 hour weekly course aims at improving students’ academic speaking and presentation skills for the purpose of thesis defence, conference, and seminar presentations. (Earlier code 504)
Elective Courses for Turkish-Speaking Postgraduate Students
ENGL 531: General English for KPDS / UDS I
Elective Courses for Turkish-Speaking Postgraduate Students
ENGL 531: General English for KPDS / UDS I
This 4 hour weekly course is for students who are engaged in postgraduate study in Turkish but who wish to improve their English for future academic or professional purposes. It has a particular emphasis on preparing students for the KPDS/UDS exams. (Earlier code 505)
For further information please contact Asst.Prof.Dr. Elmaziye Ozgur at elmaziye.ozgur@emu.edu.tr, phone no: 6301330/2423
Thursday 10 February 2011
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Latest Postgraduate English Newsletter
Do take a look at the latest Postgraduate English Newsletter.
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Brief Overview of Spring Semester Courses
Compulsory Courses
ENGL 511: 20 hours weekly for students who score beneath 30 on the EMU Proficiency Test
ENGL 513 6 hours weekly for students who score between 31 and 59 on the EMU Proficiency Test (503)
ENGL 515: 4 hours weekly for students who score between 60 and 75 on the EMU Proficiency Test (502)
Elective Courses
ENGL 521: Advanced English for IELTS
ENGL 523: Thesis Writing for Postgraduate Students (501)
ENGL 525: Advanced Presentation Skills for Postgraduate Students (504)
Elective Courses for Turkish-Speaking Postgraduate Students Only
ENGL 531: General English for KPDS / UDS I (505)
ENGL 533: General English for KPDS / UDS II
Old codes are in brackets
ENGL 511: 20 hours weekly for students who score beneath 30 on the EMU Proficiency Test
ENGL 513 6 hours weekly for students who score between 31 and 59 on the EMU Proficiency Test (503)
ENGL 515: 4 hours weekly for students who score between 60 and 75 on the EMU Proficiency Test (502)
Elective Courses
ENGL 521: Advanced English for IELTS
ENGL 523: Thesis Writing for Postgraduate Students (501)
ENGL 525: Advanced Presentation Skills for Postgraduate Students (504)
Elective Courses for Turkish-Speaking Postgraduate Students Only
ENGL 531: General English for KPDS / UDS I (505)
ENGL 533: General English for KPDS / UDS II
Old codes are in brackets
Monday 7 February 2011
Information about ENGL 525 for Spring Semester
Overview of ENGL 525 (formerly ENGL504): Advanced Presentation Skills for Postgraduate Students
Sunday 6 February 2011
Friday 4 February 2011
Changes to Courses in Spring Semester
Please note that there have been a number of changes to the postgraduate courses for this coming spring semester, including changes to all the course codes. Some of the information on this website is therefore now out-of-date. Please be patient and we will try and have all the pages and information fixed and fully up-to-date over the next few days.
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