ELB100 Academic Oral Communication Enrichment

3 credit(s)

This course is designed to assist advanced-level nonnative English speakers in acquiring academic communicative competence. Students are introduced to specific settings in which to use an academic register and are familiarized with the rules and quality of performance that are expected in these settings. Because nearly all authentic academic communication situations involve integration of all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), course activities integrate all four skills. Students are required to participate in interviews, orally interpret graphs and tables, define terms, and discuss articles. They also receive practice with listening to lectures, taking notes, and participating in class discussions. Finally, they give a process and impromptu speech, serve on a panel discussion, participate in a seminar, and challenge and defend a position.

Winona Campus

Twin Cities Campus

Rochester Locations

Online

ELB100 Academic Oral Communication Enrichment