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An introduction to
the Placement Programme 2009
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Short Course Unit in Applied Linguistics
established in 1983
year-round tailored courses
profile of programmes:
language development
professional development
teacher and trainer training
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme
annual programme since 2002
partnership between the Short Course Unit, employers and students
students are English Language undergraduates from Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
It is an 8-week programme
2 week preparation phase on campus
5 week placement
1 week reflection and evaluation phase on campus
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
placement period: June 1st – July 2nd
Monday – Thursday for 5 weeks: 20 working days
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
What is a suitable placement role?
office-based
flexible according to the needs of the office
can be a self-contained project or a day-to-day support role
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
Student profile
self-motivated
capable
hard-working
fluent English-speaker
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
What are the benefits to the employer?
a capable pair of hands for a self-contained project
flexibility for day-to-day office tasks
creative and cultural influence
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
What are the employer’s responsibilities?
planning and induction
support
feedback
written summary of work undertaken
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
How does CELTE support employers?
initial discussions
channel of communication
placement visit
Employer Guide
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
At the end of the programme all employers are warmly invited to the Presentations Morning.
Introduction to the Placement Programme
The Placement Programme 2009
If you are considering a placement, please contact:
Paul Wilson
Short Course Manager
University of Warwick
(024) 76574459
or complete an employer profile at:
http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/hkpu/employer
