21F 233 - Advanced Speaking and Critical Listening Skills (ELS)

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

For advanced students who wish to build confidence and skills in spoken English. Focuses on the appropriate oral presentation of material in a variety of professional contexts: group discussions, classroom explanations and interactions, and theses/research proposals. Valuable for those who intend to teach or lecture in English. Includes frequent video- and audio-recording for analysis and feedback. Develops effective speaking and listening skills for academic and professional contexts. Models, materials, topics and assignments vary from term to term. Placement test or permission of instructor required in all cases. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. No listeners.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Placement test and permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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