Grades are based on regular attendance, successful completion of specified assignments, and satisfactory completion of a final examination. 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.
Class meetings are twice a week for ten weeks.
Instruction focuses on speaking skills within an academic context. Emphasis will be on reading as a basis for class discussion. Speaking in Research Contexts. Permission of instructor. A maximum of four ELI credits may be counted toward a degree.