This class provides students with a variety of academic listening activities, including lectures by university professors and video presentations. In this class, students will learn about academic speaking styles, approaches to effective note-taking, and the interaction between lectures and classroom success. The small class size provides opportunities for work on individual problems. Public Speaking Students will have the opportunity to work on their ability to organize and present material in a formal speaking format. Focus is on methods of organization, common presentation tasks, and development of a clear speaking style.
Students have conferences with the instructor to discuss their presentations.
This course is offered only if there is a sufficient number of qualified students. The EAP Program is committed to extending the students' use of English beyond the hours spent in the classroom. Staff members plan a variety of activities, such as social gatherings, field trips, and sports events. These activities provide students with opportunities to use English in both social and educational settings. In addition, students in the EAP Program are considered fully enrolled in the University of Michigan and have access to all libraries, sports facilities, and computing centers on campus.