Centre for English Language Communication

Developing Effective Communication Skills...


Vision and Mission

CELC

The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) was established in 1979.  It plays a vital role in enhancing the English language and communication skills of both local and international undergraduate and graduate students at the National University of Singapore.


Vision

We aspire to be a leading international centre for the teaching of English language and communication skills and the engagement in research that facilitates scholarly teaching.


Mission

Our mission is to empower our students to acquire effective English language and communication skills for their academic and professional lives through innovative teaching, promotion of independent learning and engagement in research related to ELT.


Strategic Goals

We achieve this mission by
  • providing well designed and relevant programmes
  • preparing students for the communication needs of the university and the workplace
  • promoting independent learning through the provision of self-access learning environments
  • adopting innovative teaching practices grounded in research
  • designing and administering effective language assessments
  • enhancing professional growth by keeping abreast of current developments in theory, research, pedagogy and Information Technology
  • conducting classroom based research on the teaching of English and communication skills
  • collaborating with departments and faculties across the university to meet students' language and communication needs
  • sharing expertise with ELT practitioners through publications, conferences and academic collaboration
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