Students:
- University Success classes can accommodate the needs and interests of students at any level – whether you are an international student considering going abroad or you are an advanced undergraduate wanting extra practice.
- Many courses have multiple levels to meet student target goals, backgrounds, and proficiency.
Skills:
Courses provide the opportunity to improve and refine the language and communication skills needed for study in the U.S. Topics covered include
- U.S. university expectations and admissions processes;
- the grammar and vocabulary necessary for university courses;
- argument analysis, research, and writing;
- source-based research and writing;
- formal oral presentations and informal discussions in academic settings;
- skills and strategies for exam-taking;
- content-rich, engaging projects on hot topics.
Courses:
- CW 3G: Grammar and Vocabulary (2 units)*
- CW 6A: Academic Speaking (2 units)
- CW 6B: Academic Vocabulary (2 units)*
- CW 6J: Academic Test Preparation (2 units)
- CW 6K: Academic Reading and Writing (2 units)*
- CW 6M: U.S. University Admissions and Expectations (2 units)
- CW 6P Intensive English Practice: Pronunciation (2 units
- CW 6R Intensive English Practice: Speaking Through Performance (2 units)
- CW 9C: Academic Writing (3 units)*
- CW 9R: Academic and Public Speaking (3 units)
** Undergraduates can take this course with permission. Email summerenglish@berkeley.edu.
* Courses are open to native and non-native speakers.