TOEFL dates

Please see TOEFL dates for 2012 below:

6 July
17 August
21 September
12 October
16 November
14 December

IELTS EXAM DATES

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
YOU CAN NOW TAKE THE IELTS EXAM AT EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY!!!
What is the IELTS Test?
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures the ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.

Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. More than 6,000 education institutions, faculties, government agencies and professional organisations around the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of the ability to communicate in English.

Over 1,000,000 people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond.
For further information on IELTS, please refer to the IELTS website: http://www.ielts.org.

IELTS EXAM DATES
March 10, 17*, 31
April 21, 28*
May 12, 16, 19*
June 14*, 30
July 7*, 21, 28
Dates marked with * are Academic module only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
School of Foreign Languages
PROMOTION OFFICE
Tel: 0392 630 2009
e-mail: sfleps.promotion@emu.edu.tr

TOEFL iBT DATES

YOU CAN NOW TAKE THE TOEFL iBT EXAM AT
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY!
What is the TOEFL Test?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL®) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken and written in college and university settings.
The Internet-based TOEFL Test
The TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success in their academic lives.
To register for the TOEFL Internet-Based Test, please refer to the TOEFL ETS website: http://www.ets.org

TOEFL iBT EXAM DATES
09 March 2012
27 April 2012
25 May 2012
15 June 2012

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
School of Foreign Languages
PROMOTION OFFICE
Tel: 0392 630 2009
e-mail: sfleps.promotion@emu.edu.tr

TURKISH COURSES

Turkish Courses for Postgraduate Students

The School of Foreign Languages - Modern Languages Division is offering free Turkish classes to postgraduate students.
For further information pleace contact;

Modern Languages Division
Turkish Coordinator
Yelda Ilic
yelda.ilic@emu.edu.tr

TOEFL IBT

Exam dates:

14 October 2011

11 November 2011

9 December 2011

Please contact the SFL Promotion Office for more info.

Phone: 0 392 -- 630 2009

Email: sflemu.promotion@emu.edu.tr

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.

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.

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

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:

emupld@gmail.com

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.

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

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

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.

Interested in Summer Courses? Please complete this poll.

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. 

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.

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.

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

ENGL 525 Poster Presentations Gallery

Today was Poster Presentation day for ENGL525 students. Have a look at the picture gallery:

German Defence Minister Resigns!

Now, here's a fascinating story about where academic plagiarism can lead!