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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic genres of academic writing seen across the disciplines and the modes of discourse that often characterize the writing in these genres. Students will be responsible for producing three major writing assignments: an abstract, a research plan, and a literature review, all of which will draw on authentic models from the specific disciplines of class members. Several shorter papers will also be required through which students will become more familiar with some of the modes of discourse which inform various types of academic writing: summary, extended definition, process, critique, and synthesis. Many class periods will be conducted in a workshop format, and students will be expected to share their own works in progress as well as contribute thoughtfully and constructively on the works of their peers. Placement into the course will be determined by Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or a University of Cincinnati writing placement test score.
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3.00 Credits
This workshop course is designed to assist non- native speakers of English to recognize, analyze, and use academic criticism practices in discipline-specific research articles. Using texts from the students' courses, this reading and writing workshop will focus on the analysis of various genres present in their discipline, thus raising awareness of the generic features used by authors in different contexts. Acquiring this knowledge will enable students to manipulate the language features in their field in order to develop a portfolio of practical approaches to reading and writing.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist non-native English speaking students to further develop their conversational English fluency. It focuses primarily on perfecting the vocabulary and fluency necessary to execute speech acts that are basic to everyday conversation and also touches on intonation, emphasis, and reductions. 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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
This class will assist students to achieve upper-intermediate academic listening and speaking skills. Students will enhance their skills in giving presentations, debates, and class discussion; demonstrate critical thinking skills through negotiation, expression of opinions and speech persuasion; and broaden their academic vocabulary through the exploration of collocations and idioms. Aspects of American culture, especially university culture , will be covered as well. 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 Placement Test score.
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3.00 Credits
The goals of this course are to develop the academic presentation skills necessary for teaching and presenting in graduate seminars or professional meetings. Students will learn techniques for audience analysis, selection and organization of materials, developing and supporting arguments, dealing with questions, and effective oral delivery. Several videotaped oral presentations are required. Placement into this course will be made on the basis of Oral English Proficiency Test results, TOEFL, IELTS, or Center for ESL Placement Test.
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3.00 Credits
Improving Pronunciation is a classroom-based course that focuses on comprehensible articulation of vowels and consonants as well as the rhythm, stress and intonation of North American English speech. This course should be taken by students who are already fluent in English, but who want to improve their pronunciation skills for more effective communication through practice activities that include speech/sound analysis, dialogue generation, role-play, and simulation and ethnographic assignments.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the cultural aspects of verbal and non-verbal behavior, values, and communication styles while helping students to develop effective communication patterns in professional and pre-professional settings.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to enhance student skills utilizing techniques for effective listening, note-taking strategies, reading, and writing skills for studying. In addition, it will introduce the student to the expectations of the American classroom culture.
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4.00 Credits
Applied weekly one hour lessons. Content (repertoire and technical exercises) to be determined by the professor based on the specific needs of the student.
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