Listening for Academic Purposes ((3 credit hours))

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This course cultivates skills to improve academic listening performance for non-native speakers of English enrolled in American university classes. Special attention is given to lecture styles, note-taking, interpersonal communication skills, research projects and presentations. This course is designed to raise students listening skills so they can participate in academic settings with competencies similar to their native peers. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).