ESL 1204 - Mastering Academic English

Institution:

Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham

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Description:

Students will be able to understand more subtle attitudes of a speaker or writer such as irony, sarcasm, and humor. They will be able to debate a point, give and solicit advice, and present an extended oral report based on lectures and/or research. They will recognize the difference between fact and opinion and will be able to identify different types of essays. Students will be able to write argumentatively and to read their own work objectively for editing and to attach and send written assignments to a class/partner for editing. Students will write their biographics and resumes for posting on a personal web page. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the American attitude toward specificity by correctly using both physical and lexical reference indicators orally and in writing. [9/10/2001]

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fdu.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 443-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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