printer friendly pageEFSLANG 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)
Instructors:
Geda, K. (PI)
;
Lockwood, R. (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.
Last offered: Winter 2019
EFSLANG 695A: Pronunciation and Intonation
This course provides training in recognizing and practicing American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns in connected speech in order to improve comprehension and enhance intelligibility in a variety of settings. After receiving an individualized analysis of speech patterns, students engage in directed practice both with online software and in class, receiving immediate feedback. Through these in-class activities and practice assignments, students will improve their ability to pronounce English clearly and to self-monitor and self-correct. The instructor will meet with students regularly throughout the quarter for one-on-one tutorials. Enrollment limited to 12.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Wang, D. (PI)
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.
Last offered: Winter 2020
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 12 units total)
EFSLANG 695S: 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. Fulfills the requirement for
EFSLANG 695A.
Last offered: Summer 2018
EFSLANG 697: Gateway to Graduate Writing
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
| Repeatable
for credit
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. May be repeated once for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| 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. May be repeated once for credit.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Geda, K. (PI)
EFSLANG 698C: Writing and Presenting Research
For advanced graduate students completing major research projects. Revising and editing strategies for preparing papers, conference abstracts, and poster presentations. Practice adapting written and oral presentational content and style to different audiences. Students present their research and receive instructor and peer feedback, with regular individual tutorials in addition to class work. Enrollment limited to 12. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: Students required by the EFS Placement Exam to take
EFSLANG 691, 697, 698A, or 698B may not enroll in 698C until those requirements have been fulfilled. Others may sign up directly.
Last offered: Winter 2020
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 9 units total)
EFSLANG 698S: Writing Academic English
Strategies and conventions for graduate writing. Emphasis is on fluency, organization, documentation, and appropriateness for writing tasks required in course work and in producing research papers. Fulfills the requirement for
EFSLANG 698A.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Silveira, A. (PI)
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