ENGL 085 Academic Advanced Oral Communication for ESL Students

In this course, students will develop the listening and speaking skills needed for academic success. Class work will consist of pronunciation practice, listening activities, small group and class discussions of selected readings and lectures, oral presentations, and simulations of aspects of academic life. If students place into both a reading and writing course, they are required to take ENGL 085. Students can be exempted from this requirement by passing an oral exam. Students placed into ENGL 083 AND ENGL 084 must complete both ENGL 083 and ENGL 084 before taking ENGL 085.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Correctly produce key aspects of English pronunciation.
2. Comprehend spoken language about a diversity of academic topics.
3. Use academic language effectively in discussions.
4. Prepare and deliver researched, oral presentations effectively.

Course Objectives

1. Correctly produce key aspects of English pronunciation.
2. Comprehend spoken language about a diversity of academic topics.
3. Use academic language effectively in discussions.
4. Prepare and deliver researched, oral presentations effectively.