SM2/SM3 English Bridging Programmes
The Language and Communication Centre administers three bridging programmes for SM2 and SM3 scholars. The programmes develop the scholars' English language proficiency in all four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing through an integrated approach so that they are able to cope with the demands of using the language at Nanyang Technological University.
SM2
In January 2008 the Centre started to run for the first time a bridging programme for SM2 students. Students go through intensive English training first and then increasingly pick up courses offered by the College of Science and the College of Engineering.
SM2 Accelerated Programme
The Accelerated Programme allows a small group of SM2 students to go through the SM3 program.
SM3
This six-month intensive English programme is conducted for students from January to May. The English modules run concurrently with courses offered by the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Approach
Our discipline-integrated approach enables students to improve and develop their English language proficiency in a context most relevant to the disciplines of their academic study. Apart from the integration of English and Science, basic communication skills and strategies for academic purposes are woven into the English modules so as to better prepare students for their discipline-related learning. In addition to published course books, we have a specially designed book comprising readings in Mathematics, Science, Economics and Computing. Students design the book cover themselves, and the winning entries are featured here.
What students say
“We have learned how to communicate with one another and how to work in a team in this programme. … This will benefit us when we start our study in NTU.” – Hu Xiaoli
“All the tutors are very kind. …I know much more about Singapore through this programme.” –Zhang Lizi
"I enjoyed very much the bridging programme because of the friendship among students and that between tutors and students. It helped us overcome loneliness, made us happy and will last forever." – Yang Yang
"Teachers are very kind and our classmates help each other, which made an atmosphere of a family." –Li Leichen
"The teachers are very kind and warm-hearted. They give us a lot of encouragement." –Chen Jian Wei
http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/hss/lcc/Courses/sm2sm3.htm
The Language and Communication Centre administers three bridging programmes for SM2 and SM3 scholars. The programmes develop the scholars' English language proficiency in all four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing through an integrated approach so that they are able to cope with the demands of using the language at Nanyang Technological University.
SM2
In January 2008 the Centre started to run for the first time a bridging programme for SM2 students. Students go through intensive English training first and then increasingly pick up courses offered by the College of Science and the College of Engineering.
SM2 Accelerated Programme
The Accelerated Programme allows a small group of SM2 students to go through the SM3 program.
SM3
This six-month intensive English programme is conducted for students from January to May. The English modules run concurrently with courses offered by the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Approach
Our discipline-integrated approach enables students to improve and develop their English language proficiency in a context most relevant to the disciplines of their academic study. Apart from the integration of English and Science, basic communication skills and strategies for academic purposes are woven into the English modules so as to better prepare students for their discipline-related learning. In addition to published course books, we have a specially designed book comprising readings in Mathematics, Science, Economics and Computing. Students design the book cover themselves, and the winning entries are featured here.
What students say
“We have learned how to communicate with one another and how to work in a team in this programme. … This will benefit us when we start our study in NTU.” – Hu Xiaoli
“All the tutors are very kind. …I know much more about Singapore through this programme.” –Zhang Lizi
"I enjoyed very much the bridging programme because of the friendship among students and that between tutors and students. It helped us overcome loneliness, made us happy and will last forever." – Yang Yang
"Teachers are very kind and our classmates help each other, which made an atmosphere of a family." –Li Leichen
"The teachers are very kind and warm-hearted. They give us a lot of encouragement." –Chen Jian Wei
http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/hss/lcc/Courses/sm2sm3.htm
