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Communication and pronunciation in spoken English. Development of pronunciation, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and accuracy and fluency in speaking. Aspects of American culture will be discussed. The first term is required for all first-year international students designated by the ESL screening process. Passing the class is based on attendance and effort. Graded pass/fail. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
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Development of fluency and communication strategies. Emphasis on presentation skills and interpersonal communication on scientific topics. Strongly recommended for first-time international graduate teaching assistants. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
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Expressions, vocabulary, slang, and idioms used in daily life. Conversation and discussion, with feedback from instructors. Occasional grammar and pronunciation review. Comprehension of newspaper and magazine articles, as well as films and television programs. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
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Aspects of American English pronunciation. Vowels and consonants, word and syllable stress, sentence stress and rhythm, intonation, and linking. Intensive practice and techniques for achieving correct pronunciation through self-monitoring. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
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Oral presentation in a variety of settings, including oral exams, seminars, conferences, and the classroom. Focus on the organization of ideas, delivery techniques, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Frequent in-class presentations by students based on their current research interests, followed by critiques. Improvement of confidence and delivery skills. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
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Strategies for improving academic writing. Emphasis on grammar, word choice, organization, logical connectors, and punctuation. Classroom exercises and editing practice based on student writing samples. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
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Communication and pronunciation in spoken English. Development of pronunciation, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and accuracy and fluency in speaking. Aspects of American culture will be discussed. The first term is required for all first-year international students designated by the ESL screening process. Passing the class is based on attendance and effort. Graded pass/fail. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
Score: 6.672941 Details | Listing | Web page
Development of fluency and communication strategies. Emphasis on presentation skills and interpersonal communication on scientific topics. Strongly recommended for first-time international graduate teaching assistants. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
Score: 6.672941 Details | Listing | Web page
Expressions, vocabulary, slang, and idioms used in daily life. Conversation and discussion, with feedback from instructors. Occasional grammar and pronunciation review. Comprehension of newspaper and magazine articles, as well as films and television programs. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
Score: 6.672941 Details | Listing | Web page
Aspects of American English pronunciation. Vowels and consonants, word and syllable stress, sentence stress and rhythm, intonation, and linking. Intensive practice and techniques for achieving correct pronunciation through self-monitoring. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
Score: 6.672941 Details | Listing | Web page
Oral presentation in a variety of settings, including oral exams, seminars, conferences, and the classroom. Focus on the organization of ideas, delivery techniques, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Frequent in-class presentations by students based on their current research interests, followed by critiques. Improvement of confidence and delivery skills. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
Score: 6.672941 Details | Listing | Web page
Strategies for improving academic writing. Emphasis on grammar, word choice, organization, logical connectors, and punctuation. Classroom exercises and editing practice based on student writing samples. Instructors: Geasland, Laib.
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This class is designed to help advanced level students take a critical look at their own formal writing skills. Students will be asked to bring samples of writing that they have already completed or are currently working on so that they can apply the rules of formal grammar, style, and information organization in a direct and immediate way. Samples of student writing could be academic papers, journal articles, or business proposals. Students will learn to consider tone and audience in their writing. Proficiency Level: Advanced
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This course is designed to help participants improve their professional writing skills. Participants will work on formatting of various kinds of business and technical writing, including letters, e-mails, reports, and research papers. Participants are encouraged to apply information directly in "real" writing tasks; much of the writing participants do is from their work or study. Although the course is taught via the Internet, it is designed to give students an in-class experience. Students collaborate with their classmates on projects, interact with the instructor, and receive extensive individual feedback on their writing from the instructor. This class may also be helpful for native speakers who are looking to improve accuracy and sophistication in their writing. The participant should have an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency for this course.
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This course is intended to help participants improve their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of business settings, from participation in meetings to one-on-one interactions with customers, colleagues, and supervisors in face-to-face situations and by phone. The focus of the course will be on eliminating pronunciation issues that are interfering with the participants' ability to communicate their ideas clearly. This online course gives participants the benefits of being in a face-to-face classroom by having one-on-one time with a trained instructor especially in tutorial sessions. The course also allows the student to do the coursework at the student¿s own pace.
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Prepare to take the Internet-based TOEFL exam. Learn general test-taking strategies to help improve your scores on the exam. Take practice tests periodically to assess your knowledge of the material. Participants should have intermediate or advanced levels of proficiency in English Course materials will be provided in class.
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Develop your English oral skills through a look at popular- culture America. Work on overall fluency in speaking by focusing on vocabulary, pronunication, basic principles of grammar, cultural expectations, and conversational development. Participants should have intermediate or advanced levels of proficiency in English. Course materials will be provided in class.
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Focus on skills needed for either business or academic writing, depending on your need. Learn how to write effective resumes, business letters, memoranda, and reports as well as short research topics or technical reports. The goal of this class is to improve student writing in both grammatical accuracy and clearness of expression. By the end of the class, students should be able to self monitor for errors in grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling, redundancy, and the flow of ideas. Participants should have intermediate or advanced levels of proficiency in English. Course materials will be provided in class.
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Develop English oral skills through a discussion of current events. Work on overall fluency in speaking by focusing on accent reduction, vocabulary, discussion skills, and conversational development. Participants should have intermediate or advanced levels of proficiency in English. Course materials will be provided in class.
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Review English grammar, including adjectives, nouns, and adverb clauses, parallelism, verb tenses and voice, articles, pronoun references, and gerunds and infinitives. Receive extensive practice with these structures in meaningful communication. By the end of the course, you should be able to communicate with greater accuracy. Participants should have intermediate or advanced levels of porficiency in English. Course materials will be provided in class.
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Are you a non-native English speaker who needs to work on your ability to speak clearly? Learn to identify aspects of your pronunciation that interfere with overall intelligibility. Practice sounds, stress, rhythm, intonation, and thought groups in isolation and in context. Receive individual feedback and learn how to self monitor your pronunciation. Participants should have intermediate or advanced levels of proficiency in English. Course materials will be provided in class.
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Learn how to make a better impression in your job search from start to finish. Learn the steps of writing a winning resume and cover letter and preparing for a successful interview. Explore different resume styles and choose the one that is right for you. Learn to create cover letters that highlight your strengths. Master practical skills for presenting yourself and building confidence for an effective interview through role plays and interactive exercises.
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Learn the skills required to prepare and present a public speech or presentation. Focus on various presentation techniques and topics including: defining your audience and objectives; introducing yourself; giving a dynamic opening and closing; fielding questions; using appropriate transitions; organizing and developing ideas; preparing mentally and physically; fighting fear; humor techniques; selecting an appropriate topic; choosing good examples, vocabulary, details, and facts; delivery (body language, gestures, eye contact, speech volume, pacing); and using effective visual aids (such as power point and handouts). Explore several pronunciation techniques such as pacing, pausing, volume, stress, intonation and articulation. Get individualized attention through individual-needs appointments for pronunciation and presentation skills with the teacher during the session. Students will be required to deliver a speech every week. Some speeches will be prepared ahead of time while some will be prepared on short notice. Impromptu speaking tasks are also a part of every lesson. By the end of the course, you should be able to give a public speech or presentation with confidence and clarity.
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Part-time student placeholder course for pre-registration
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Part-time student placeholder course for pre-registration
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