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 3G: Grammar and Vocabulary (F)
- CW 6A: Academic Speaking (F)
- CW 6B: Academic Vocabulary (E)
- CW 6M: U.S. University Admissions and Expectations (E)
- CW 6P Intensive English Practice: Pronunciation (2 units)
- CW 6R Intensive English Practice: Speaking Through Performance (2 units)
- CW 9A: Academic Research (D)'
- CW 9S: Pronunciation(link is external) (E)
- CW 200 Writing for Academic Publication
* Ten-week session