Dear UConn Community,
UConn's American English Language Institute (UCAELI) will be offering a Language Support course in the Fall 2021 semester. Language Support courses are designed for international UConn students who have at least an intermediate level of English proficiency. Courses meet twice a week for a total of 3 hours for 6 weeks. These courses are open to any active UConn student with a Peoplesoft number including: UCAELI Students, Graduate students, Undergraduates, and Non-Credit.
Oral Communication/Presentation Skills
Days: Monday/Wednesday
Dates: September 20 – November 1, 2021
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Fee: $250
Location: Online (Zoom)
This course will help participants develop oral skills necessary for academic success as a student, instructor, or presenter, as well as discussion and conversation skills necessary for everyday communication. In the first session, participants will work on identifying problem areas and setting goals. The specific contents will then be determined based on the group’s needs and interests, but usually will include an overview of American English pronunciation, characteristics of effective presentations, expectations of American academic audiences, and aspects of cross-cultural communication. Participants will work on a variety of strategies to evaluate and develop their language and presentation skills. Participants will leave with a plan for continuing improvement beyond the course.
Please click here for more information regarding UCAELI’s Language Support Course Offerings and to submit a course enrollment request.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 15.
For more information, contact: UCAELI Educational Program Assistant, Ana Colon at ana.s.colon@uconn.edu