English Language and Cultural Studies

1 Hour
This class is designed to assist upper-intermediate to advanced non-native speakers of English improve their academic writing at the sentence level. Student writing is analyzed for grammatical accuracy; students develop strategies to edit their work more independently and learn to produce clearer, more grammatically correct writing.

3 Hours
The class focuses on improving the academic writing and critical thinking skills of non-native speakers of English in all fields. Through  instruction and extensive practice, students will develop their academic lexicon, grammatical accuracy, discourse organization and fluency in formal academic writing.

3 Hours
This research-focused writing class will help graduate-level non-native English speakers in the social sciences and education communicate their understanding of course material and research more accurately and effectively. Students will focus on the genres specific to their fields. They will also improve their ability to orally present their ideas.

3 Hours
A research-based writing class for graduate-level non-native speakers of English that focuses on the demands of writing in the STEM fields. Students will develop their ability to accurately and effectively use the conventions of scientific writing. Students will improve their ability to orally present their research.

3 Hours
Students expand their communicative language skills through the study of news and media. By analyzing the messages and methods used in a variety of sources, students refine  their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students develop critical thinking skills as they evaluate and synthesize concept from a range of media sources.

2 Hours
In this course students study the basic principles of phonetics and phonology of English to develop their ability to understand and produce standard American discourse.

3 Hours
This is a course for non-native English speakers to develop their oral communication skills for professional business settings. From informal dialogues to formal business presentations, students learn appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication strategies and develop confidence to communicate effectively and comprehensibly.

3 Hours
Through an in-depth study of American life, culture, communicative style and institutions, non-native speakers of English improve their oral and written communication skills.

3 Hours
For advanced non-native speakers of English to build skills and strategies for delivering effective, clear presentations in academic and professional settings. Students learn about organization, best use of visual aids, connecting with an audience, facilitating questions and answers, and intercultural issues that affect perception and comprehensibility.

3 Hours
To prepare international graduate assistants to assist or teach in U.S. university classes. The course focuses on enhancing teaching and communication skills, and cultural knowledge. Students are non-native speakers of English who  are developing their spoken language proficiency to fulfill teaching responsibilities on campus.