Community Engagement, Experiential Learning, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching
courses taught
LING 3210 - English for Academic Purposes
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Spring 2021 / Fall 2024
Designed for undergraduate students for whom English is an additional language, this course develops academic English skills for university-level work. Students sharpen English accuracy through academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice. They learn to express ideas more clearly, both orally and in writing, while engaging critically in class discussions, and giving presentations, including on a researched topic related to their major. Students improve grammatical accuracy, develop academic vocabulary, and expand critical thinking skills and metacognitive strategies. This course does not count toward the Linguistics major or minor. Recommended restriction: this course is restricted to non-native English-speaking students.
NCIE 1080 - Volunteering
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
Develop your English language proficiency through service-learning projects in the community. Give presentations about your culture to local high school or elementary school students, help in an exercise class for the elderly, plant flowers and vegetables at a local garden that serves the community, or prepare and give food to the poor at a food bank. There�s also the opportunity to collect needed items for the local homeless shelter and deliver them.
NCIE 2021 - Grammar
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Spring 2020
In this higher-level grammar course, you will learn more complex forms and structures to help you create more sophisticated, nuanced, and effective written and oral communication. You will also have an opportunity to practice your editing skills in order to write more like a native speaker of English.
NCIE 2550 - Oral Communication through Art
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Develop your listening and speaking skills while learning about and making art. Students will explore different types of art by meeting Boulder artists, visiting art studios and creating their own art in the class. Types of art could include clay pottery and sculpture, painting, drawing, mono prints, photography and/or recycled art.
NCIE 2570 - Trip Across the US
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Spring 2025
In this class students will learn about all regions of the United States. The course will be a virtual "road trip" travelling through each major region of the USA. Within this context, students will research and learn about important contemporary issues in American life while gaining a better understanding of America. Students will improve their "cultural literacy", which will greatly enhance their comprehension of conversations and lectures at CU Boulder or other US universities.
NCIE 2580 - Intercultural Communications
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2025
In this course, students gain valuable and necessary intercultural skills for their academic and professional careers. They examine and discuss cultures similar to their own as well as those that are radically different. Students use a variety of English language and critical thinking skills to explore complex relationships between culture and communication.
NCIE 3031 - English for STEM
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Learn how to write and speak effectively in academic and professional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) situations. Gain practice in writing clear, concise, accurate, and persuasive reports and informal proposals. Improve your ability to describe, interpret, and analyze quantitative and visual data. Gain confidence as you develop your ability to target communication for classmates, professors, prospective employers, and other STEM-related stakeholders.
NCIE 3090 - Academic Support
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Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
This course is designed for students who need additional English language support and assistance to successfully complete university level coursework. Students receive instructional support in reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and writing strategies. The course also offers lessons in time management, organizational skills, note-taking, test-taking, as well as strategies that promote self-directed learning.
NCIE 3505 - Business English for Au Pairs
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Spring 2025
In this course for intermediate to advanced au pairs who want to polish their professional communication skills, students will practice and gain confidence in public speaking, grammar, and writing as they explore topics like business etiquette, emailing, and entrepreneurship. Students collaborate on projects and presentations. Course offers 36 instructional hours.
NCIE 5086 - Graduate School Preparation
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Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
Prepares students for successful graduate study. Course examines strategies for interacting with graduate school professors and classmates both in and outside the classroom. Focus areas include practicing email etiquette, interpreting syllabi and class assignments, understanding plagiarism and academic honesty, and understanding university culture and resources. Students also attend campus events related to course content.
NCIE 5603 - Law School Preparation
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Summer 2020
Prepares law students for successful graduate study. Course examines strategies for interacting with graduate school law professors and classmates both in and outside the classroom. Focus areas include practicing email etiquette, interpreting syllabi and class assignments, understanding plagiarism and academic honesty, and understanding law school culture and resources. Students also attend campus events at the law school related to course content.
