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UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENWR 107: Academic Writing Studio
(multiple sections)
ENWR 107 provides students individualized instruction
to supplement first-year writing classes, concentrating on sentence-level
stylistic and grammatical issues not covered intensively in ENWR 105,
106, 110, or 210. Students meet once weekly in groups of 5-6, where they
will receive group instruction in English grammar and individual help
with papers. ENWR 107 is specifically designed for students whose first
language is not English, but other students may enroll with the instructor's
permission.
Offered Spring and Fall.
ENWR
108 Academic Writing II (Non-Native Speakers)
ENWR 108 is part II of a two-course sequence for non-native speakers of
English. This seminar class, which fulfills the first writing requirement,
teaches students to identify and implement the conventions and expectations
of academic writing and to develop strategies for academic reading. We
will briefly review the principles covered in ENWR 105 and will then focus
on a variety of methods for organizing essays; developing research strategies;
maintaining unity and coherence; using effective vocabulary, sentence
structure, and grammar; and editing. In addition to course time (2 hours
per week), students will meet individually with the instructor every other
week.
Offered Spring
GRADUATE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LING
101: Intermediate Writing - ESL
LING
101 is designed for students who need work on controlling English syntax.
Students review and practice important structures. Norms of organization
and rhetorical expression are introduced. Writing tasks, which complement
the work with structures, will be contextualized in the student's field
of study. Minimal work is assigned outside of class.
Offered Spring and Fall
Restricted to: Instructor Permission.
LING
102: Advanced Writing - ESL (multiple sections)
In LING 102, students focus on organization and
rhetorical models of academic English. Sentence structure, grammar, and
mechanics are reviewed as needed. Writing tasks, which complement the
work with rhetorical models, will be contextualized in the student's field
of study. Minimal work is assigned outside of class.
Offered Spring and Fall
Restricted to: Instructor Permission.
LING
103: ESL - Academic Writing for Graduate Students
LING
103 is an advanced writing course for graduate students for whom English
is a second language. Course topics include reporting research, critical
analysis, and argumentation. Structures and vocabulary are addressed as
needed. Individual consultations are an important part of the course.
Enrollment is by permission of the instructor and is limited to students
at or near the dissertation stage.
Offered Spring.
LING
105: ESL - American Pronunciation
- ESL
Group and individual instruction in pronunciation for students who have
difficulty with the perception and production of the sounds and intonation
patterns of American English. Emphasis is on classroom exercises and optional
work in the language laboratory. Recommended also for students with problems
in general aural comprehension.
Offered Spring and Fall.
Restricted
to: Instructor Permission.
LING
106: ESL
- Conversation
Small group conversational practice designed to improve the general oral
production and aural comprehension skills of nonnative English speakers.
Attention given to idiomatic vocabulary building and American English
conversational patterns and strategies.
Offered Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Restricted
to: Instructor Permission.
LING
107: Oral Communication for Engineers and Scientists
Students will learn and practice strategies to enhance oral
communication with colleagues, classmates, and professional contacts within
engineering and the sciences. They will gain skills in conversing with
individuals and groups, in group problem solving, and in giving presentations.
While pronunciation and listening skills are not the main focus of this
course, recommendations for self-study in this area will be given. Vocabulary
and structures will be addressed as needed.
Offered Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor Permission.
ENGR
600: Effective Communication in English
ENGR 600 is reserved for graduate students in the Graduate School of Engineering
and Applied Sciences. GEAS students who score 45 on the SPEAK test or
who complete LING 107 are referred to ENGR 600.
Offered Spring and Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LING
108: Special Topics - English for
Graduate Students
LING 108 is designed to help students develop the oral communication skills
needed for success in a graduate-level economics program in the US and
to introduce students to academic writing.
Offered Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LING
108S: Special Topics - English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an intensive language and culture
course, designed for nonnative speakers of English who have been admitted
to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the University of Virginia
or who are prospective U.Va. research associates or visiting scholars. Participants
fine-tune the language skills required for success in US higher education
through exercises in academic writing, academic reading and vocabulary
development, listening comprehension and note-taking, classroom discussion
strategies, and presentation skills. A pronunciation assessment is conducted
with follow-up work assigned as needed. The English for Academic Purposes
Program, LING 108S, is one of eight intensive language programs in the
Summer Language Institute, which is organized by the University of Virginia's
Office of the Summer Session.
Offered Summer. Application required. See www.virginia.edu/provost/caelc/summer.html
for more information.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LING
109: ESL -Advanced Oral Communication
LING 109 is designed for students who need both to practice
speaking in academic contexts and to develop their presentation skills.
Course activities include discussing academic topics, summarizing texts,
paraphrasing, reporting research, and organizing and giving oral presentations.
Pronunciation is addressed as needed.
Offered Spring.
LING
110: Accent Modification
Students who have a good command of English syntax and vocabulary, but
who are being held back by pronunciation problems will be referred to
this course. Enrollment in LING 110 is generally limited to prospective
international teaching assistants. Other students may enroll as space
allows.
Offered Spring and Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LING
111: Classroom Communication for International Teaching Assistants
LING 111 addresses skills and strategies ITAs need in order to carry out
teaching responsibilities for their department, and it helps them learn
how to communicate more effectively with American students. Graduate student
ITAs successfully complete the course by demonstrating their ability to
convey content information from their field to undergraduate students
in a comprehensible and appropriate manner. Participants in the course
and departmental supervisors receive a detailed report of progress at
the end of the semester. This report may contain recommendations for suggested
follow-up work for the ITA in consultation with the department or TRC
staff.
Offered Spring and Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LING
112: Classroom Communication for International Teaching Assistants II
ITAs referred to LING 112 receive assistance in improving spoken
English proficiency and/or teaching skills, as individual needs require.
LING 112, also a noncredit course, does not meet as a regular class; Teaching
Consultants work individually with the ITAs.
Offered Spring and Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LING
113: Academic Communications Seminar for Researchers - Oral Skills Component
LING 113 is an advanced oral communication course designed for researchers,
fellows, and visiting faculty at the University. Participants learn and
practice strategies to enhance oral communication with colleagues and
professional contacts. They gain skills in conversing with individuals
and groups and in giving presentations. Pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar
and structures will be addressed as needed.
Offered Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LING
114: Academic Communications Seminar for Researchers - Writing Skills
Component
LING 114 is an advanced writing course for researchers, fellows, and visiting
faculty at the University. Participants fine-tune writing skills through
analyzing models, writing up research and creating professional correspondence.
Course topics include effective argumentation, academic style, coherence,
conciseness, and clarity. Strategic use of sentence structure and vocabulary
is also covered. Students will receive feedback on each writing assignment
and will have access to individual consultation with the instructor during
class time and office hours.
Offered Spring.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
LAW4
706: Graduate Legal Research and Writing
Through analyzing models and individual writing practice, students will
learn the style, organization, structure and vocabulary needed to independently
perform a number of writing tasks in American Legal English. Writing will
take place during class time, and thus minimal work will be assigned outside
the classroom. Students will receive feedback from the instructor on each
writing assignment and will have access to individual consultation with
the instructor during biweekly meetings.
Offered Fall.
Restricted to: Instructor
Permission.
Research
associates/fellows and visiting faculty may enroll in CAELC courses as
space allows. Contact CAELC for more information at 924 3371.

COURSES FOR DEPENDENTS, VISITORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Multiskills English for Speakers of Other Languages
This course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation to reinforce listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Open to intermediate and advanced students.
Offered Spring and Fall at the International Center. Spring 2008 course begins January 28, 2008. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00–10:30a.m. for ten weeks.
Fee: $150.
For more information, contact Claudine O’Brien at (434) 979-2771.
Registration through U.Va.'s School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Oral Expression in English for Speakers of Other Languages
This course focuses on improving fluency. Students practice communication skills and express their feelings and opinions through group discussions. All conversation skills are practiced and grammar is reviewed when needed.
Offered Spring and Fall at the International Center. Spring 2008 course begins January 28, 2008. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30a.m.–12:00p.m. for ten weeks.
Fee: $150.
For more information, contact Claudine O’Brien at (434) 979-2771.
Registration through U.Va.'s School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
TOEFL Test Preparation
This course prepares students for the comprehensive TOEFL exam. Students will learn appropriate skills and test-taking strategies to improve their performance on the test. This small class setting will provide the students with many opportunities to practice their language skills and ask individual questions.
Offered Spring and Fall at the International Center. Spring 2008 course begins January 24, 2008. Meets Thursdays from 9:30-11:30a.m. for eleven weeks.
Fee: $130.
For more information, contact Claudine O’Brien at (434) 979-2771.
Registration through U.Va.'s School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
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