printer friendly pageEFSLANG 693A: Listening Comprehension
Strategies for effective listening in an academic setting, focusing on identifying key ideas in lectures. Practice in understanding words and phrases commonly encountered in classroom settings. Computer-based exercises for comprehension of rapid, natural speech. Enrollment limited to 14.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Lockwood, R. (PI)
;
Romeo, K. (PI)
EFSLANG 693B: Advanced Listening Comprehension, and Vocabulary Development
Listening strategies and vocabulary for understanding English in academic and non-academic contexts. Discussion and interpretation of communicative intent. Computer-based and video exercises across a range of genres; individual project. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite:
EFSLANG 693A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
EFSLANG 693R: Graduate Reading and Vocabulary Development
Strategies for improving graduate and professional academic reading comprehension and critical analysis. Focus on applying specific techniques for different reading purposes. Expansion of both general and field-specific academic vocabulary and idioms. Includes individual reading projects.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Geda, K. (PI)
EFSLANG 694: English for Business, Industry and Professional Life
For advanced graduate students. Task-based practice of language appropriate for professional settings in industry and related teamwork. Simulation of the roles of manager, applicant, subordinate, and coworker. Prerequisite:
EFSLANG 693A, or consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 14.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Rylance, C. (PI)
EFSLANG 695A: Pronunciation and Intonation
Recognition and practice of American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns for greater comprehension and intelligibility. Analysis of problem areas. Biweekly tape assignments and tutorials. May be repeated once for credit. Enrollment limted to 14.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
EFSLANG 695B: Advanced Pronunciation and Intonation
Continuation of
EFSLANG 695A, focusing on American English sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns. Emphasis is on self-monitoring, integrated with short presentations. Biweekly tape assignments and tutorials. Enrollment limited to 14. May be repeated for credit three times. Prerequisite:
EFSLANG 695A.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors:
Mawson, C. (PI)
EFSLANG 696: Understanding American Humor
Recognizing rhetorical devices, jokes, and character types common to spoken humor in film and television programs. Crosscultural discussion. Prerequisite:
EFSLANG 690B,
EFSLANG 693B or consent of the instructor. Repeatable once for credit. Enrollment limited to 14.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Streichler, S. (PI)
EFSLANG 697: Writing Fundamentals
Focus is on improving grammatical accuracy and vocabulary, building fluency, and learning the structure and conventions of English correspondence, reports, and short academic papers. Enrollment limited to 14.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Geda, K. (PI)
;
Wang, D. (PI)
EFSLANG 698A: Writing Academic English
Strategies and conventions for graduate writing. Emphasis is on fluency, organization, documentation, and appropriateness for writing tasks required in course work. Enrollment limited to 14. May be repeated once for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
EFSLANG 698B: Advanced Graduate Writing
Focus on clarity, accuracy, and appropriate style. For graduate students experienced in English writing and currently required to write for courses and research. Class meetings and individual conferences. Prerequisite:
EFSLANG 698A. Enrollment limited to 14. May be repeated once for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Rylance, C. (PI)
;
Streichler, S. (PI)
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