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FA24-2-5
BEGINS ON FRIDAY October 11 BEFORE S2 actually starts. Class times listed may not be actual/all times meeting. Due to this there is a flexible attendance policy.
Purdue has a large and multifaceted campus, which means there are many ways to connect, new places to visit and new things to talk about. The goal of this class is to provide a forum for students to form new and deeper connections with campus and with peers through weekly explorations. In this course, we will learn about and visit a different location or event on or near campus each week (such as galleries, presentations, public displays, and outdoor settings). The first session each week will be in class, to discuss and reflect on the previous site visit and to learn relevant background knowledge and vocabulary for the next visit. The second session each week will be a field trip or site visit, where the class visits a new place, in person, to learn and discuss.
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FA24-2-1
This course is for international students and scholars who want to expand their abilities to participate in
conversations and discussions. This course will be very interactive: students will participate in hands-on,
interpersonal speaking activities every day (such as games, group problem-solving activities, and
informal presentations). There will be little to no homework assigned, but students will learn skills that
they can immediately put into practice in their daily life or other classes.
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FA24-2-2
This course will teach principles, skills, and strategies of clear writing to help students manage language more effectively at the level of sentences and paragraphs. Students will learn specific features that make sentences easier (or harder) for readers to process. Through analysis of texts and writing practice exercises, students will learn how to read like writers and write for readers.
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FA24-2-3
This course is designed to help nonnative speakers of English build their vocabulary through a study of American idioms, expressions, collocations, slang, and other figurative and creative uses of language. The course examines common cultural topics and values (work, sports, dating & male-female relationships, and money) in terms of how they appear in language forms and usage for speakers of American English. Learner outcomes include improved reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary development, and speaking proficiency.
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FA24-2-4
This short course helps students to read faster and with better understanding and less effort. Students will learn about the elements of reading fluency, and then will practice through a structured program of fluency development - Read Live Naturally - that includes assessment, feedback, and practice. Students will also learn about different word parts (such as prefixes and suffixes, and word origins) that will help them to recognize and understand words better. Additionally, through the use of Purdue’s library databases, participants will research relevant academic texts in their field and practice using active reading strategies to aid reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
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FA24-2-6
In this class, students will engage in intensive academic writing in a supportive setting of small group instruction and intensive, individualized feedback and revision. Students are expected to bring or create their own writing projects or manuscripts. As a practicum, class size is limited to allow for one-to-one consultations between instructor and students.
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Starts:
10/15/2024
12:00 PM
Sessions:
12
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5 wait spaces available
Class size:
6 seats
FA24-2-7
This class is an opportunity to experience modern gaming culture while learning English at the same time. The culture of board games will be introduced as part of a process of inquiry of experiencing and reflecting on American culture. Through the medium of games, students will practice defining, persuading, planning, predicting, giving commands, describing and creatively solving problems, and telling stories using English. An emphasis will be placed on group discussion about the cultural aspects of gaming, as we learn to interact in English while solving game-based problems. No prior experience with gaming is necessary, as we will be using a variety of games that are fun and easy to learn. We will also take field trips to local gaming areas, to experience different aspects of gaming culture first hand.
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Starts:
10/15/2024
12:30 PM
Sessions:
12
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3 wait spaces available
Class size:
16 seats
FA24-2-8
In this class, students will engage in intensive academic writing in a supportive setting of small group instruction and intensive, individualized feedback and revision. Students are expected to bring or create their own writing projects or manuscripts. As a practicum, class size is limited to allow for one-to-one consultations between instructor and students.
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FA24-2-W2
This workshop is designed for international students to learn how to write an effective title and an abstract for a scientific research paper. The focus of the session is on the important features, content, and tips for writing effective titles and abstracts. Both title and abstract are the most important and first parts of a research paper that the readers encounter. Writing an effective abstract and title increases potential readers and relevancy to other research papers. It also helps with getting your abstract/proposal accepted for professional conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, etc. Thus, it is important to understand specific requirements following North American norms and conventions. In addition to engaging in discussions and practical activities, participants will be introduced to some relevant resources and tools.
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FA24-2-W8
Are you currently applying for a job, internship, or graduate school, or planning to do so in the future? You will likely have to write a cover letter or statement of purpose that talks about who you are and why you are a good candidate for the position you want. This workshop will give you all the skills you need to make these documents effective. We will discuss the purposes of these documents, best practices for each, and the aspects of language and culture you should consider while preparing them. Participants will get opportunities to practice through hands-on activities and collaboration with peers.
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FA24-2-W3
This workshop is designed for international students who want to learn about important skills and strategies for creating strong introductions and conclusions for their research papers. The introduction is an important part of a research paper in scientific writing as it establishes the importance of your research, writing style, the quality of your research, and your credibility as a scholar. Similarly, the conclusion provides closure for the reader while reminding them of the contents and importance of the paper. Through a combination of theory, examples, and hands-on activities/discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into the art of crafting strong opening and closing in their research paper.
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FA24-2-W9
Are you preparing for a job interview? Job interviews can be intimidating, especially in a different language or culture. In this workshop, we will talk about how to present yourself in the best possible way to get the job you want. This workshop will also include many opportunities to practice with engaging discussions, roleplays, and other speaking activities.
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FA24-2-W4
This workshop is designed for international students who want to learn about important skills and strategies for creating strong introductions and conclusions for their research papers. The introduction is an important part of a research paper in scientific writing as it establishes the importance of your research, writing style, the quality of your research, and your credibility as a scholar. Similarly, the conclusion provides closure for the reader while reminding them of the contents and importance of the paper. Through a combination of theory, examples, and hands-on activities/discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into the art of crafting strong opening and closing in their research paper.
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FA24-2-W10
Are you a student or researcher applying for your next step, like a job or graduate school? Or maybe you are simply a student learning to present your research in both writing and speaking? In this workshop, we will explore how to talk about research in a variety of contexts. Participants will get opportunities to practice through hands-on activities and collaboration with peers.
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FA24-2-W5
This workshop is designed for international students who want to improve their understanding and usage of visuals including graphs/tables in a scientific research paper. Most scientific research paper require writers to present data using graphics/visual to make it easier to understand large amounts of data, trends, and relationships. Using visuals help writers to present complex information in a visual way and enable readers to process findings. In addition to engaging in discussions and practical activities, some relevant resources will be shared with the participants.
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FA24-2-W11
Imagine you are in an elevator with someone who could be the key to your future success. How do you introduce yourself and your ideas in a convincing way during that short elevator ride? This situation is what inspired the term “elevator pitch,” a 30-second speech that concisely makes a point and creates a connection with another person. In this workshop we will explore how to create and deliver your own elevator pitch, as well as how to make small talk within academic and professional contexts. Participants will practice with multiple speaking and listening activities.
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FA24-2-W6
This workshop is designed for international students to get some useful tips on how to revise their own writing in an effective way following conventions that help them in their endeavour, making the writing process less arduous and improving the possibility of a positive outcome.
Revision is an integral part of any good writing process that provides the writer an opportunity to see their writing from different perspectives and angles. It helps making big changes to writing to improve flow, development, and focus that prevents potential readers from any criticism both in content and language. In addition to engaging in discussions and practical activities, relevant resources will be provided.
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FA24-2-W12
Whether you are a student or more advanced scholar, conferences can be a big part of an academic life. Making the most of conference participation requires a wide range of communication skills, however. This workshop will take participants through the various stages of conference attendance– from writing a proposal to giving your presentation to networking informally with other scholars. Through engaging and collaborative activities, participants will develop their skills for successful conference participation.
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