Course Goals
course is designed to help English Language Learners (ELL) acquire beginning-level college communication skills and strategies.
Core Course Topics
Academic interaction
Analytical skills
Collocations
Note-taking
Speaking skills
Pronunciation skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Practice American college classroom norms such as taking turns, agreeing/disagreeing, asking for clarification, and participating in groups.
Analyze speaker attitude.
Use collocations to express ideas.
Practice note-taking skills using guided notes and charts.
Use academic and informal language in presentations and discussions.
Practice the use of intonation, prominence, and pausing to create meaning.