EFS 691. Oral Presentation (3 units). For advanced graduate students.
Practice in academic presentation skills, including strategy, design, and
organization of speeches and use of visual aids. Focus on improving fluency and
delivery style, with videotaping for extensive feedback on language accuracy and
usage. MW 12:15-2:05
EFS 692. Speaking and Teaching
in English (3 units). For non-native
speakers who must teach in English. Focus on developing clarity,
intelligibility, and teaching effectiveness through weekly presentation
simulating actual teaching assistant responsibilities. Extensive feedback on
comprehensibility, interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. TuTh
10:00-11:50
EFS 695A. Pronunciation and
Intonation (3 units). Recognition of
American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns for greater
comprehension and intelligibility. Strategies and practice in self-monitoring
and self-correction. MW 1:15-3:05
EFS 698A. Writing Academic
English (3 units). Prepares graduate
students to write academic papers; emphasis on fluency, organization,
documentation, and appropriateness for specific writing tasks.
MW 9:00-10:50
EFS 698B. Advanced Graduate
Writing (3 units). For graduate students
who are experienced in writing English and who are currently required to write
papers for a course or publication, or a thesis, proposal, or dissertation.
Class meetings and frequent individual conferences. Prerequisite: 698A.
TuTh 9:00-10:50
Special Interest Courses
NOTE:
These are SIX-WEEK courses. See the start date
listed for each one.
EFS 689E. Learning English on
Your Own
EFS courses will help you improve your English
while you are in them, but how can you continue to improve consistently outside
of a formal class structure? Learning English on Your Own aims to show you how
to become a more successful independent language learner. The course
includes an introduction to discoveries researchers have made about second
language learning and helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses as a
learner. It introduces you to a variety of useful language learning strategies
and stresses the importance of outlining learning objectives, setting and
maintaining practice schedules, and evaluating your progress. The majority of
the course focuses on free or inexpensive resources available through TV, radio
and especially the World Wide Web, training you in how to get the most from
them. W 3:15-5:05 - first class July 2
EFS 689H. American Humor
Humor is an important part of life at American
universities. Professors often tell jokes during lectures and group meetings,
students like to “kid around,” and campus newspapers feature editorial cartoons
and humor columns. In this course, students study many examples of jokes and
humorous stories that Americans find amusing, practicing advanced listening
comprehension and expanding your understanding of English idioms at the same
time. Note that this is an advanced class: A TOEFL score of 600 or above
or equivalent is
strongly recommended. M 3:15-5:05 -
first class June 30
EFS 689L. Living in the USA
This course focuses on life and relationships outside the university classroom.
The goal is to help you become familiar with the multiple expectations and the
language usage that Americans bring to a variety of situations in the university
and in other social situations you may encounter. Among the many areas to be
discussed are strategies for both casual and serious conversation, professional
relationships in academe (including with professors, colleagues, and
undergraduate students), interacting with neighbors and acquaintances, American
social customs, and an introduction to the intersecting issues of race,
religion, politics and gender. Activities include discussions of short readings
and films and role plays of challenging situations. This course is particularly
recommended for doctoral students or others who are anticipating an extended
stay in the US. W 9:00-10:50 -
first class July 2
EFS 689V. Vocabulary and Idiom
One of the most difficult aspects of a new
language is learning to use and understand idioms and metaphors. This course
takes an analytical approach to the study of idiomatic language, analyzing
idioms and metaphors in order to understand what they reflect about American
culture and offering general strategies for increasing your vocabulary. We
also discuss the history of words and the ways that Americans combine words to
invent new ones. Class time will include exercises to practice idioms and
advanced vocabulary. W 1:15-3:05 -
first class July 2
EFS 689W. Working in the USA
This course explores the language
and culture of the workplace. The goal is to help you become familiar with the
expectations Americans bring to a variety of situations in the business setting
and in social situations related to business. Among the many areas to be
discussed are strategies for professional conversation, relationships with
superiors, co-workers, and subordinates, and American business customs.
Activities include discussions and role plays linked to workplace settings. This
course is particularly recommended for those in business or who expect to work
with Americans in a professional capacity after graduation.
W 11:00-12:50 -
first class July 2
