Academic Communication and Presentation 29L

Kursbeskrivning

Academic Communication and Presentation (ACP) is a specialized course for anyone who needs English for their academic studies. It is an integrated skills course and a college/university pathway that will allow you to build essential academic skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.

It will teach you how to complete a project in a group setting, debate, give opinions, research, present information and practice good time management through the process of creating a project, giving a presentation or writing an essay.

Highlights
-Authentic weekly projects and presentations to prepare you for real academic world problems
-Inquiry-based approach to developing critical thinking and communication skills
-Cooperative learning and team building through group work
-Model post-secondary environment and requirements to introduce academic culture in higher education
-Preparation for success at university level with integrated skills (reading, speaking, and writing academic -English) and lecture skills (listening to lectures and taking notes)
-End-of-term academic essays, presentations, research assignments, and tests

What will you learn?
-Academic English in a supportive post-secondary environment to guarantee success in college or university
-Academic communication skills by focusing on the key areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
-Critical thinking and appropriate, effective presentation of opinions
-How to present and publish academic content with accuracy and confidence
-Note-taking skills and how to get the most from lectures
-How to participate in communicative language activities, interactive exercises, group work, and presentations
-How to write academic essays in college and university standards using reliable sources