Academic Structures

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This course focuses on the grammatical structures of Academic English, combining vocabulary acquisition with grammatical analysis as applied to the Parts II in the TOEFL ITP and the reading and writing sections of the TOEFL IBT. The main focus will be on sentence structure, analysis of sentence parts and functions, vocabulary work and general study skills. Besides focusing on Academic English, the course will also reinforce a view of grammar and vocabulary as necessary tools for effective communication contained in living, ever-changing language systems.