ESL 7072 - Foundations of Academic Oral Communication

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

The goals of this course are to increase oral fluency and to improve listening comprehension in both academic and everyday conversation. Students will work on improving their recognition and use of idiomatic English while participating in class discussions, as well as to express opinions, debate, and negotiate conversation. Content information will be provided through lecture, readings, discussion, role-play, interviews and observations for the purpose of learning oral communication skills that include both speaking and listening. Placement into the course will be determined by Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) Placement Test score.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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