IEI 98: oral communication skills for Graduate Students

This is a workshop-style class where students can develop and improve their oral communication skills and build the confidence to interact effectively in academic and social settings in English-speaking environments.

Course Information

Cost

$3,494 (The cost of the course may be covered by a graduate assistantship, fellowship, employee tuition waiver, or personal funds)

Prerequisites

Referral from 91르적 graduate advisor or the Graduate School.

Course Description

This is a workshop-style class where students can develop and improve their oral communication skills and build on the confidence needed  for effective interaction in academic as well as social settings in English-speaking environments. Activities will include: participating in and leading discussions on various topics of interest, group projects and presentations, and individualized audio/video assignments to address discrete pronunciation topics.  Participation in class discussions, activities, role-plays, and etc. both in and outside of class is necessary. Speaking tasks will be integrated with content, vocabulary, and grammar from various materials.

Course Goals

Participants will fine-tune communication skills such as pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation��봶hile building the skills needed to lead discussions, deliver formal presentations, or communicate confidently in social settings. Through targeted practice, they will learn to self-correct errors in grammar and vocabulary, navigate different cultural and linguistic registers, and communicate ideas clearly and persuasively in any academic setting.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Refine pronunciation and accent
  • Actively facilitate graduate-level discourse
  • Improve fluency and confidence
  • Adapt speech register
  • Self-correct language errors

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