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Professional Communication in American English ESL_PROF 111-0
This course is intended to increase the English proficiency of students in a variety of workplace environments. An integrated approach is taken to increase spoken, listening, and written skills so students will feel comfortable using English in both formal (e.g., presentations and conferences) and informal (e.g., entertaining clients) professional communication.
Students will receive special training in attending to and producing the sounds and rhythms of American English. Each offering of the course will address multiple topics in pronunciation, with an additional emphasis on one of a set of skills that are particularly difficult for English language learners: intonation, linking, word stress, and articulation. Course materials include authentic business sources and terminology. Instructors partner with students to create customized vocabulary and phrases relevant to each student's workplace.
Tuition:$795.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Cultural and Conversational Strategies for Professionals ESL_PROF 115-0
The aim of this course is for students to increase their English proficiency in a variety of business and professional settings. Students will become familiar with social and cultural norms which govern and influence the language used in business. We will meet this goal by studying various aspects of American business culture and examining key sociolinguistic issues.
Learning Objectives: -- Students advance their comfort level in professional communications. -- Students become more aware of the cultural context within their everyday business communications. -- Students hone their networking and conversational skills in everyday business settings. -- Students improve their presentation skills.
Tuition:$795.00
This course is not currently being offered.
Business Writing ESL_PROF 116-0
This course prepares participants to use written English to effectively communicate in both formal and informal contexts. Common problems with grammar, register, and organization of written communication will be addressed. Audience and genre will also be addressed, allowing students to compare tasks such as writing an executive summary or a management report and writing technical reports.
