English language and research classes for refugee and asylum seeking scholars
8 May – 3 July 2012 (eight Tuesday evenings 5.30pm – 7.30pm)
The deadline for applying to join this course has now passed
Reconnect with Research is an English language course with an academic focus for refugee and asylum seeking scholars. The programme will equip academics with the language skills appropriate for pursuing research work and furthering their academic interests. It includes academic writing, analytical and discursive skills and explores current research to promote research-centred language learning.
The course is for UK-based refugee or asylum-seeking scholars with a social science background who would benefit from enhanced English language support and introduction to the UK Higher Education system. It will provide access to LSE expertise and resources and, we hope, assist persecuted scholars in returning to academia.
The programme will be held by way of a two hour class on eight consecutive Tuesday evenings (except 5 June, when there will be no class). The course will be held at LSE in central London. Guest speakers will contribute short addresses, each linked to a research task, which we will support with relevant language study.
The class size is strictly limited to ensure maximum participation and support for all.
Course Components
The course will:
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Study academic writing, analysis and discursive skills
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Explore relevant current research and use this to reconnect with research topics
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Focus on reading research material with a view to incorporating conventions and practice into writing style
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Look at targeting journals and adapt writing styles to specific journal requirements
Who can apply?
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Applicants must be based in the UK. They will either have refugee status (or equivalent) or be in the process of applying for asylum in the UK.
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Applicants must have worked as a paid Lecturer or Researcher in a social science field in a University or higher education institution in their country of origin.
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Applicants must have a good level of English (between 5 and 7.5 IELTS). It is not necessary to take an IELTS test. Applicant's language level will be assessed via the written application and an informal interview before places are offered.
How to apply
Applications must consist of the following:
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A completed application form (download options: Word version; PDF version)
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An up to date CV
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A copy of Home Office documentation verifying the applicant's legal status in the UK
The deadline for applications has now passed.
Short, informal, interviews will be held (at LSE, or via telephone or Skype) on Wednesday 25 or Thursday 26 April. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application on Monday 30 April.
The Reconnect with Research programme is run by the Language Centre |and Scholars at Risk Scheme from the Centre for the Study of Human Rights at LSE. It is supported by the LSE Annual Fund.|