Level 4 Course Descriptions
| Course |
Day |
Class Time |
Credits |
|---|
| Advanced English Grammar |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
65 minutes |
4 |
| Guided Research Writing |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
65 minutes |
4 |
| Academic Reading |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
65 minutes |
4 |
| Speaking and Listening |
Tuesday & Thursday |
110 minutes |
4 |
| Skills Enhancement Course |
Tuesday or Thursday |
110 minutes |
2 |
*subject to change
Advanced English Grammar
Learn and practice grammar concepts and vocabulary that are essential for academic writing.
Guided Research Writing
Learn introductory research writing techniques, including APA documentation, paraphrasing, synthesis, organization, and cohesion.
Academic Reading
Develop critical reading skills and expand vocabulary through intensive reading of academic materials.
Understanding Academic Lectures
Develop skills and strategies to increase effective listening, note taking, and retrieval and application of academic lecture information.
Level 5 Course Descriptions
| Course |
Day |
Class Time |
Credits |
|---|
| Grammar and Editing for Academic Writing |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
65 minutes |
4 |
| Independent Research Writing |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
65 minutes |
4 |
| Advanced Academic Reading |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
65 minutes |
4 |
| Discussion Skills or Public Speaking |
Tuesday & Thursday |
110 minutes |
4 |
| Skills Enhancement Course |
Tuesday or Thursday |
110 minutes |
2 |
*subject to change
Grammar and Editing for Academic Writing
Learn editing strategies to improve the clarity of your academic writing; focus on practicing the most critical grammar structures for university students. Strong foundation in English grammar required.
Independent Research Writing
Learn how to conduct independent research to produce a full-length academic research paper.
Advanced Academic Reading
Further develop critical thinking skills and vocabulary through student-led discussions, summary and response writing, and intensive reading of a full-length non-fiction text.
Discussion Skills
Learning through discussion is a common feature of American university classrooms. Emphasis is on the strategies and language needed to succeed in small-group and full-class discussions.
Public Speaking
Develop public speaking skills with a focus on grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural expectations.