GRADUATE ACADEMIC ENGLISH

This course targets the academic skills and strategies necessary for successful integration into graduate programs. Students will: 

• develop the skills to produce an effective academic abstract 
• understand the relation between original thought and citation use 
• practice notetaking of academic lectures 
• practice navigating Temple libraries and databases  
• develop a course paper analyzing a major problem in their chosen field 

VOCABULARY, PRONUNCIATION AND PRESENTATIONS 

In this course, students will learn and practice features of American English pronunciation: rhythm, intonation, and pausing. Students will  

• practice the correct speaking pattern  
• learn and practice best practices for academic presentations 
• give a formal presentation of their research completed for the Graduate Academic English course.  
• keep a vocabulary journal of jargon from their discipline.  

SEMINAR IN THE DISCIPLINES 

In this seminar-style course, the students are the leaders as they take turns presenting research and guiding class discussions. Students will: 

• present an accurate reading of an assigned article and give their own critical assessment  
• lead and maintain a discussion based on the topic assigned  
• become more fully and become an engaged learner, researcher and professional 

GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOP 

This workshop fosters a conversation about what it means to be a successful graduate student. Students will: 

• recognize common transitional difficulties from undergraduate to graduate-level work 
• understand the importance of professional conduct & independent problem solving 
• identify the characteristics of appropriate vs. inappropriate written correspondence