Permission of instructor. A maximum of four ELI credits may be counted toward a degree. With a focus on academic English as a Second Language, this course will emphasize the development of effective listening strategies. It will feature communicative exchanges in classroom, seminar, discussion session, and laboratory reporting settings. 330 Language and Communication I. Students may be assigned to the course based on their performance in ELI 330, or on the Academic Entry Examination or after an oral interview with an ELI advisor.
Class meetings are two hours a week for ten weeks.
Grades are based on regular attendance, successful completion of assignments, and final assessment of proficiency. Speaking in Academic Contexts. Permission of instructor. A maximum of four ELI credits may be counted toward a degree. This course is designed for non-native graduate and undergraduate students who have sufficient language proficiency to be admitted to the University, but who need to improve their speaking skills in order to perform successfully in their academic work.