Graduate and Professional Communication Strategies for Global English Speakers-III

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This class focuses on the development of extended speech including phrasing, mood, and complex grammatical structures. It provides strategies to tailor speech to specific audiences including varying structure, vocabulary, grammar, and tone to engage, structure, interact, and inform. It includes strategies to identify and navigate difficult situations in the classroom. This course is appropriate for ITAP level 2.5, for students (with the end-goal of level 3) wishing to concurrently lead recitations, discussions, reviews, or studio classes, as well as for level 3 students. For level 2.5 students wishing to attain level 4, taking GRAD 8200 first, then taking this course, may a better path for students whose course of study can accommodate both classes. Additionally, this class can be taken by graduate students/postdoctoral scholars who wish to improve their interpersonal communication and interactive presentation skills for professional development. This course is listed as zero credit hours for the purposes of billing; however, the workload is equivalent to a 3 credit course. Consult your advisor and/or international center about recommended number of hours to take in addition to this class. Graded on S/U basis only. Credit Hour s : 0 Prerequisites: ITAP language level 2.5, or TOEFL/IELTS speaking score 24/7.5 or instructor's consent