This one-semester three-credit courses may use a content- or theme-based approach to engage students in critical thinking, logical analysis, persuasion/argumentation, and other high level language skills required in academic English. Needs analysis will help determine which skills to emphasize each semester. Students will be expected to work independently and in groups. Topics may address current events as well as participants’ major fields of study. Class materials will reflect the language level expected of high-intermediate to advanced level students whether they plan to enter the workforce or pursue graduate studies in English.

CILO-1: Apply critical thinking skills. CILO-2: Process information in a logical manner. CILO-3: Appropriately use spoken discourse in a variety of contexts including group discussions and presentations. CILO-4: Evaluate web-based information. CILO-5: Understand how to improve your own reading skills. CILO-6: Respond in writing to critical analyses.