ESL- 893 - Oral Skills III: Advanced Oral Communication

    Recent Professors
    M. McDonald Sarep
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    0
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of ESL- 893
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Description: Develops advanced conversation, pronunciation, idiomatic and aural comprehension skills. Conversational and idiomatic skills focus on increasingly fluent communication and interaction skills in complex speaking situations and comfortable use of English in a variety of situations, both academic and professional. Pronunciation focuses on improved clarity of speech and on increased control of the stress, intonation and rhythm of English. Listening comprehension stresses understanding complex syntax, register, nuance and tone in conversations on campus and in the workplace. Students will learn how to speak at length on a given topic, both prepared and extemporaneous, and to understand the subtleties of conversational English. 54.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:50am–11:55am