Course Descriptions

This course guides students through a process to improve their academic/technical presentations relevant to their own fields of study. We approach the development and revision process from two main perspectives: content-driven and orator performance. Content-driven foci include developing and revising academically relevant content: efficient introductions, sufficient methodological and procedural explanations, conceptual definition, and persuasive argument foundations. Orator performance considerations are skill-based for each learner and emphasize technical skills needed for presenting: audience interaction, non-verbal communication, managing session flow/Q&A, and effectively implementing visual aids. The course incorporates assignments with opportunities for individualized feedback throughout the semester. Students also learn to effectively prepare for three-minute thesis (3MT) presentations and work on key pronunciation strategies throughout the course. Offered every fall semester.

Who can register?

This course is open to graduate and undergraduate students, but each student should register for the proper course code:
CSLC 73000 is for graduate students
CSLC 13000 is for undergraduate students

Meeting Pattern

This course meets once per week for 75 minutes.

Grading Scale

This course is graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory or standard letter grade (A-F).

Credit Information

This course is 2 credits and can count towards enrollment hours requirements but does not satisfy any university/college/program requirements for undergraduate students.

This course provides strategies and techniques for the improvement of clarity in spoken English. The course is centered on areas most critical in making Spoken English more comprehensible: word and phrasal stress, intonation, and rhythm. In addition, there will be individual assignments and classwork rooted in English phonetics and phonology to isolate specific English phonemes that frequently cause communication breakdowns. In addition to the class meeting once per week, students will engage in weekly guided practice. Offered every spring semester.

Who can register?

This course is open to graduate and undergraduate students, but each student should register for the proper course code:
CSLC 73001 is for graduate students
CSLC 13001 is for undergraduate students

Meeting Pattern

This course meets once per week for 75 minutes.

Grading Scale

This course is graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory or standard letter grade (A-F).

Credit Information

This course is 2 credits and can count towards enrollment hours requirements but does not satisfy any university/college/program requirements for undergraduate students.

As AI becomes more integrated into the writing process, it is vital to use it to enhance—rather than diminish—academic writing skills. This course teaches international students and scholars how to produce academic prose while strategically engaging with AI at every stage, from brainstorming to drafting and revising. Additionally, participants will learn strategies to maintain a unique authorial voice by recognizing and avoiding common AI pitfalls.  Note that this EAP course carries 2 credits. Offered every fall semester.

Who can register?

This course is open to graduate and undergraduate students, but each student should register for the proper course code:
CSLC 75000 is for graduate students
CSLC 13002 is for undergraduate students

Meeting Pattern

This course meets twice per week for 75 minutes.

Grading Scale

This course is graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory or standard letter grade (A-F).

Credit Information

This course is 2 credits and can count towards enrollment hours requirements. 

This course helps international scholars refine their academic and technical presentation skills. Through a series of speaking assignments, they receive individualized feedback on delivery techniques (audience engagement, visual aids, and non-verbal communication) and rhetorical strategies (defining concepts, explaining complex procedures, and persuasion). The course equips participants to communicate their research effectively to diverse audiences. Offered every fall semester.

Who can register?

This course is only open to post-docs and scholars.

Meeting Pattern

This course meets once per week for 75 minutes.

Grading Scale

This course is graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Credit Information

This course does not count for credit.

As AI becomes more integrated into the writing process, it is vital to use it to enhance—rather than diminish—academic writing skills. This course teaches international scholars how to produce academic prose while strategically engaging with AI at every stage, from brainstorming to drafting and revising. Additionally, participants will learn strategies to maintain a unique authorial voice by recognizing and avoiding common AI pitfalls. Offered every fall and spring semester.

Who can register?

This course is only open to post-docs and scholars.

Meeting Pattern

This course meets once per week for 75 minutes.

Grading Scale

This course is graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Credit Information

This course does not count for credit.