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Overview for Class 2 – Academic Success-Language and Communication

This week, we will discuss and examine the following topics:

• Facility with English conversation
• Facility with English academic texts
• Facility with academic writing in English
• Familiarity with local/colloquial jargon

• Overview for Class 3 – Academic System in the U.S.

  This week, we will discuss and examine the following topics:

  • Similarities and differences with native country
  • Instructional strategies
  • Expectations from students
  • Assessment approaches
  • Academic integrity

  Overview for Class 4 – Academic Resources

  This week, we will discuss and examine the following topics: Library Resources: Discussion with reference librarian

• Overview for Class 5 – Teacher-Student Relationship

  This week, we will discuss and examine the following topics:

  • Similarities and differences with native country
  • Communication styles in person and in writing

  • Overview for Class 6 – Social Context

    This week, we will discuss and examine the following topics:

    • Individual vs group work
    • Classroom etiquette
    • Relationship with native students
    • Traditional vs non-traditional students

    • Overview for Class 7 – Learning Styles & Strategies

      This week, we will discuss and examine the following topics:

      • Learning style profile
      • Helpful strategies