ENGL 140 - Academic Writing in English as a Second Language

Institution:

University of Richmond

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Description:

Study of the language of written academic English as practiced in the U.S. Focus on writing analytical papers, research skills, advanced English grammar, and academic style of writing. Study of advanced reading skills.Readings on U.S. culture. Open only to speakers of English as a second language, based on test scores at entrance. Prerequisite(s): Department approval. General Education Requirement: (COM2) Unit(s): 1 Additional Information: This course is designed to help international students advance their proficiency in academic English while they also learn about U.S. culture. Students also gain awareness about culture shock by reading articles, watching videos, and interviewing other students. Intercultural communication, stereotypes, American values, and communication patterns are some of the issues explored through materials such as National Public Radio programs, movies, short stories, popular TV shows, and the internet.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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