| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Language and Culture Acquisition |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | UK-LACA |
| Description | A tailored, six-week course to equip you with all the skills essential to learning a new language and culture, LACA is a unique blend of state-of-the-art methodologies and linguistic and cultural integration, taught interactively by highly experienced cross-cultural workers. |
| Keywords | language learning phonetics preparation for mission LACA |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | United Kingdom / South East |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | GBP1050 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 6 weeks |
| Average hours of study per week | 40 |
| Methods of instruction | Taught classes with plenty of small group work, including discussions, and individual attention and tutoring. Plenty of emphasis on discovering your own preferred style of learning languages. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 50% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 40% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 10% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 12 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | |
| Other Prerequisites | IELTS level 6.0 (English language fluency) |
| Qualifications gained | |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | MA Field Linguistics / MA Literacy Programme Development |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | University of Gloucestershire |