Dear UConn Community,
UConn's American English Language Institute (UCAELI) will be offering (2) Language Support courses in the Fall 2020 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: August 31 – October 12, 2020
- Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
- Fee: $250
- Location: Online
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 every day 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.
Focus on Pronunciation
- Days: Monday/Wednesday
- Dates: October 14 – November 18, 2020
- Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
- Fee: $250
- Location: Online
In this course, participants will develop skills and strategies to work on their pronunciation both in and out of class. The goal is not to eliminate a foreign accent, but instead to help participants develop a command of spoken English that enables them to convey and understand intended meanings and attitudes. Individual sounds, sound combinations, stress, vowel reduction, linking, rhythm, intonation, focus, pauses, and conversational speech will be addressed. Content can be adapted to suit the groups’ needs.
Please click here for more information regarding UCAELI’s Language Support Course Offerings and to register.
Deadline to register is Monday, August 31, 2020
For more information, contact: UCAELI Educational Program Assistant, Ana Colon at ana.s.colon@uconn.edu