This course emphasizes stress and intonation, and the appropriate use of idioms. Students learn to use spoken language in social, professional, and academic settings. Besides participating in informal class discussions, students are expected to make formal presentations. Use of audio-video materials helps the students develop their listening comprehension skills. It is primarily for graduate students who are studying computer science, engineering, environmental technology, or any other major in the field of science or technology.
Students practice writing reports, manuals, memos, and analysis essays.
In addition, students will learn the techniques of research and practice writing a research paper. An advanced course that emphasizes the development of vocabulary and idioms used in the business world. It is primarily for ESL graduate students in the MBA program or any other major that requires business writing. Students practice writing reports, memoranda, and correspondence. In addition, students will learn the techniques of research and practice writing a research paper.