Course materials are academically focused. Students give both individual and group presentations. They will be acculturated to the linguistic expectations of the U.S. academic discourse community. Advanced listening and speaking, emphasizing mastery of listening comprehension and speaking proficiency. Course materials are academically focused.
Students give individual presentations, lead discussions, and participate in debates.
They will learn to meet the linguistic expectations of the U.S. academic discourse community. I 3 hrs. Basic composition designed to further reading and writing proficiency of non-native speakers. Emphasis is placed on writing as a process. Instruction and practice in critical reading and in planning and writing several rhetorical modes.