Students:
- Academic Preparation courses can accommodate the needs and interests of a range of learners
- from international students considering graduate school abroad
- to U.S. undergraduates wanting more tips and skills to help them take the next step in their education.
- Many courses have multiple levels to meet student target goals, backgrounds, and proficiency.
- Courses are open to native and non-native speakers.
Skills:
Courses provide the opportunity to improve and refine the language and communication skills needed for graduate admissions and coursework.
Topics covered include
- graduate program expectations and admissions processes;
- argument analysis, research, and writing;
- source-based research reports for specific disciplines;
- the grammar and vocabulary to successfully complete projects in specific disciplines
Courses:
- CW 42F: Grammar and Vocabulary (F)
- CW 22B: Academic Speaking (F)
- CW 42H: Academic Vocabulary (E)
- CW 42P: U.S. University Admissions and Expectations (E)
- CW 42N: Intensive English Practice: Pronunciation (2 units)
- CW 42M: Intensive English Practice: Speaking Through Performance (2 units)
- CW 23A: Academic Research (D)'
- CW 43G: Pronunciation(link is external) (E)
- CW 200: Writing for Academic Publication
* Ten-week session