The goal of the course is to improve student strategies for comprehending academic lectures and for taking notes. Attention will also be given to general listening comprehension and to aspects of English pronunciation and the English sound system, related to listening comprehension. There will be a variety of topics of interest, many of them based on current news media. Class attendance is extremely important. If you miss more than 3 classes, you will not be able to pass the course.
Punctuality is also extremely important.
Please check your schedule to be sure you do not have any time overlap with another class. If you must be late or absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Get to know your classmates so that you may contact one by phone if you miss a class. Quizzes are given during most classes. There will be no make-up quizzes given.