CU Boulder's International English Center and Department of Linguistics are offering two remote 3-credit courses for speakers of English as an additional language in spring 2021: Academic Oral Communication in English and English for Academic Purposes.

LING 3200 Academic Oral Communication in English

Remote: Tuesday/Thursday 8–9:15 a.m.
This course improves students' oral communication skills for effective academic interactions. Specific attention is given to presentation skills of developing, explaining and clarifying ideas, and discussion skills including interrupting, hedging and responding to questions. Students deliver formal presentations and impromptu speeches and lead and participate in group discussions. Students improve active listening skills, non-verbal communication and English pronunciation. 

LING 3210 English for Academic Purposes

Remote: Tuesday/Thursday 5:30–6:45 p.m.
This course develops academic English skills for university-level work. Students sharpen English accuracy through academic reading, writing, speaking and listening practice. They learn to express ideas more clearly, both orally and in writing, while engaging critically in class discussions, and giving presentations, including on a researched topic related to their major. Students improve grammatical accuracy, vocabulary development and critical thinking.

Courses satisfy elective credit for undergraduate degree completion. See your advisor for information about how and when to register.