Focuses on the student's ability to participate actively and effectively in a range of dialogue, from simple conversation to seminar-like discussion. Students will be expected to make several oral presentations. A desired by-product is for students to develop greater confidence in their spoken English. Meets four periods weekly for eight weeks. Both sessions each semester.
Instructor provides materials.
Reading material is from authentic textbooks. Meets four periods per week. First eight week session only, both semesters. Designed to enable students to improve their comprehension of academic writing. Class activities include in-depth discussion of reading selections and frequent written exercises.