The issues of limiting a topic, determining an approach to a topic, organizing content and assessing the audience are also discussed. Successful test strategies are suggested and practiced. The content varies depending on the instructor and may be based on current events, community service, a particular academic field or a range of different topics and interests. Arranged study allows students to meet with an instructor or tutor to receive help with problems in any skill area. Students may continue to enroll for this assistance throughout their studies at the University.
Conversation provides students with small group practice on topics of general interest.
The emphasis is on improving fluency, vocabulary and general ability to discuss a wide variety of topics in less formal situations. The following courses can be taken for transcript credit.