Requisites: Pre-requisite: Students will have met English language and academic entry requirements to join preparatory undergraduate studies at ENUIC

The module aims to provide a five-week induction period to international students preparing to begin their undergraduate studies as part of the cohort commencing in January each academic year. The students are introduced to the culture of higher education in Scotland generally and at Edinburgh Napier University in particular. They learn about the structure of an undergraduate programme and the expectations that staff will have of them, for example, in adhering throughout to good and acceptable academic practice. They will be able to familiarise themselves with the College and its processes, around attendance at and engagement in classes, for example, as well as becoming used to the University environment and to the city of Edinburgh. There will be a focus on the study skills required to achieve success in university studies and delivery in English together with immersion in the local environment will aid students in the development of their English skills and help them build their confidence. Although the aim of the course is to provide generic support to students, there will be opportunities for them to join classes to sample the delivery methods associated with their own particular specialised fields of study. Throughout formative assessments will monitor student progress, provide opportunities for constructive and supportive feedback and encourage the students as they face the prospect of beginning their subject studies proper in January. The overriding aim is to create an engaged community of students who feel connected to the College and the University and embark with greater understanding and confidence on the next substantive stage of their studies.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding relevant to their degree pathway choices

LO2: Employ the transferable, academic and study skills necessary to be successful in a university context

LO3: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of academic literacies such as assessment literacy and those related to subject-specific genres

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of and need for good academic practice

LO5: Form a community attachment to ENUIC, ENU and Edinburgh and start to feel connected, engaged and ‘at home’