USQ Dubai launches School for English Studies

The University of Southern Queensland in Dubai has announced the launch of the School for English Language Studies on its prestigious Dubai campus.

United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 20 - 2005 at 16:27
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From Left to Right: Prof. Rod Gerber, CAO USQD; Dr Bob Wicks, Director, UG Studies, USQ Australia; Ms Debby Dunne, USQA and Dr Simon M, Head of School of English Language Studies, USQD.

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With its developing range of study areas in Business, Information Technology and Mass Communication, the University of Southern Queensland in Dubai (USQ in Dubai) found that a more extensive preparation for their candidates especially in written English is needed. This can be achieved best through a separate unit dealing exclusively with English Language. The School will be assigned the mission of strengthening English Language Skills in students and professionals to be able to take on academic studies in USQ Dubai and overseas. It will also play a leading role in training individuals and corporations in both English for Academic Purposes and Business English.

The increase in the use of English language is evident in most activities of everyday life in the UAE. The School will be of great value to the UAE nationals who are keen on strengthening international relations and to the expatriates who want to cope with their job requirements.

'We see that a School for English Language Studies is integral to the development of basic academic competencies for international students. It is especially important for building self-confidence in students in the UAE for them to have good English communication skills', said Professor Rod Gerber, the Chief Academic Officer at USQ in Dubai.

The School for English Language Studies is another advancement in the development of this youthful campus in Dubai. We have to remember that USQ in Dubai commenced operations only towards the last quarter of 2004.

Dr. Simon Malele Ma Ludani, Head of Foundation Studies at USQD and a PhD in Linguistics & English Language Teaching from the University of Wales, UK, with extensive experience in teaching has played a key role in developing the program to suit the local requirements. With its updated program customised from the USQ ELICOS program, the School will add to the strong Foundation Program already operating. In other words, it will provide a blend between University Entrance and English for Academic Purposes with the aim of improving students' competency in English. It will focus Communication Skills or areas of English competences i.e. Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. Specialised additions will be made to the program portfolio in months to come.

The School was inaugurated on 19 April 2005, at the USQ Dubai premises by Dr. Bob Wicks, Director, Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Business, University of Southern Queensland along with Ms. Debby Dunne Admissions Manager Student Administration, University of Southern Queensland, Australia.

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ABOUT USQ

USQ, Australia has built a reputation for offering quality academic programs that are recognized worldwide by other higher education institutions, employers and internationally accredited professional bodies. The university's vision is to be highly regards for excellence in teaching, to be a leader in distance and international education, to pursue high level scholarship and research and to be sensitive to and responsive to community needs. USQ is a member of a wide range of international associations of scholars.

Awards won by University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Good Universities Guide Australia University of the Year Joint Winner 2000- 2001

The Inaugural Award for Excellence from the International council for Open and Distance Education, as a world leader in 'dual mode' (on-campus and off-campus) education

The University of Southern Queensland won the Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement at the third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning in Dunedin, New Zealand in July 2004.

Programs on Offer at USQ in Dubai (Degrees will be issued by USQ, Australia)

Undergraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai offers full-time regular three-year Bachelor degree programs in Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Mass Communication.

Postgraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai offers a full-time and part-time Master degree programs in Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration - International Business and Master of Information Technology.

Freshmen Year Program
For students who do not yet satisfy the academic pre-requisites for automatic entry, USQ in Dubai offers Freshmen Year Program. This program provides an opportunity to student to prepare for successful university study and to obtain a guaranteed place in an undergraduate program.

USQ in Dubai: Infrastructure, Services and Facilities

• USQ in Dubai's campus offers selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs which will be taught full time at their prestigious Knowledge Village Campus, which will be occupying approximately 25000 sq.ft. spread over second and third floors in Block 17. Students choosing to join USQ in Dubai enjoy all the university has to offer - the pulse of a young and vibrant university along with state-of-the-art facilities.

• Multicultural Students and Faculty: USQ in Dubai promotes and marketing programs actively all over Arabian Gulf, Indian Sub-Continent& Africa to enhance cultural diversity. USQ in Dubai exercises equal care in recruiting leading academicians as well as industry leaders who would form a part of the faculty at the USQ campus in Dubai. USQ in Dubai attracts highly distinguished faculty members locally and internationally who bring their academic expertise, distinctive insights and real-world experience to every learning encounter.

• Students enjoy all the resources and facilities including access to well resourced library system, state of the art labs, large variety of student clubs and social activities - just a snapshot of the many benefits of learning at USQ in Dubai, Knowledge Village - apart from the fully equipped 450 seat auditorium, a food court, a shopping mall and wonderful landscaping offered at the Knowledge Village.

• The library is modern and stocked with current books, periodicals and the students will have access to the USQ online library. There are discussion halls for group work and areas demarcated for self-study and computer work. A wireless hub ensures that students can access the internet from anywhere in the building. Visa sponsorship can be arranged by USQ in Dubai for fulltime students. USQ in Dubai can also assist in finding student accommodation upon request.

• Students are encouraged to participate in more than just their studies at USQ in Dubai. Extra-curricular activities will include student clubs for sports (such as cricket or soccer), debates, cultural activities, music and social events.

For more details, contact:

University of Southern Queensland in Dubai
Admissions Office
Block 17, Knowledge Village, Dubai
T: +971-4-390-1161

Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Wednesday, April 20 - 2005 at 16:27 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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