Students may participate in writing and creating a newspaper, writing dialogs, interviewing people, and similar projects. Pronunciation Clinic helps to improve students' clarity of speech and listening comprehension. It focuses on the rhythm, stress, and intonation of English and on the production of individual sounds. The class is open to students in levels 400-800. Slang, Listening and Everyday English gives students a chance to listen to unsimplified, natural speech on tapes and videos, with emphasis on informal language.
Students learn several aspects of casual speech including grammar, idioms, and slang.
The class is open to students in levels 700 and 800. Social Issues through Film gives students a chance to practice their reading and discussion skills. The class will focus on one social topic per unit. For each unit, students will be required to watch movie and read three to four newspaper or magazine articles. The class is open to students 500 level and above.