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Scholars become more proficient and confident readers and writers in English by analyzing, discussing, and summarizing a variety of academic texts, including articles related to their fields of study, using attribution language and following the conventions of source annotation for print and electronic media. Exploring written texts, scholars further develop their academic vocabulary and polish their skills in predicting, skimming, scanning, reading for details, and inferencing. Scholars learn to approach graduate-level written work of different genres (literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, case study analyses). They also learn about academic integrity and how to avoid plagiarism through practice in paraphrasing, quoting, and applying proper citation formats. Visits to the university library focus on research skills, including using databases and vetting online sources. Throughout the course, scholars engage in Canvas discussions and leverage other online collaborative tools, such as Google Slides, Jamboard, and Padlet, to share insights and peer feedback. Grammar instruction is customized to address Scholars’ language needs.

Scholars refine their listening and speaking skills through communicative activities in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. Through lectures, debates, and other authentic input, they improve listening comprehension and expand their understanding of issues of educational and cultural appropriateness. Scholars polish their public speaking and research skills in discussions and individual or group presentations based on their topics of interest, receiving qualitative feedback on pronunciation, non-verbal communication, and other aspects of engaging an audience. Group presentations may utilize digital tools such as Google Slides or Padlet to foster collaboration and technology proficiency. The course also addresses using conventions of academic discourse, working productively as a group, leading a discussion, and fielding questions during presentations. Grammar instruction is customized to address Scholars’ communication needs.

This course prepares scholars to thrive in graduate school. Scholars learn about the history, diversity, and hierarchical structure of U.S. higher education. They explore classroom culture and contemporary cultural issues that are key to navigating academic life and gain an understanding of their relationships with academic advisors, administrators, professors, and peers. Scholars learn about professor expectations, how to work productively with peers on group projects, email etiquette, and the Honor Code. Scholars will also learn time management strategies to help them maximize their U.S. university experience. Scholars will have the opportunity to see classroom culture in action through observations of courses in their field.

This course covers topics that are essential to studying in the U.S. Wellness - physical and mental health - and stress management are addressed as key to remaining productive academically. American culture and intercultural communication are explored as a complement to other courses but in the context of everyday interactions. Scholars learn about their rights as non-U.S. citizens when interacting with law enforcement, as well as U.S. laws and university regulations and policies that may have an impact on their lives. Scholars explore the topic of digital responsibility and online personal safety (email fraud, inappropriate interactions). Dating, sex, and consent are addressed, as well as drugs and alcohol. Finally, scholars expand their understanding of culture shock and learn strategies to manage it.

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