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SP25-1-1
This course is primarily for graduate students who are drafting or revising an academic writing project. To enroll in the course, students should have a writing project that they are working on (such as a paper, article, or thesis). Students can repeat the course multiple times to continue work on a large writing project. N.B. Students who want to learn about or practice academic writing but do not currently have a project should enroll in a different course. Students in the AWP are expected to use their own writing project in the course. *Please note the 2nd date each week is a placeholder for individual conferences.*
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Starts:
1/27/2025
10:30 AM
Sessions:
12
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Status:
5 wait spaces available
Class size:
6 seats
SP25-1-W1
Are you uncomfortable using body language when you communicate in English? Gestures and non-verbal communication such as eye-contact can be confusing for language learners. In this workshop, students will learn how gestures and other non-verbals can enhance meaning when speaking one-on-one or in presentations. The cultural meaning of gestures in the American context will also be presented in fun and engaging activities. Students will practice using gestures and body language in a variety of pair and group work scenarios.
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SP25-1-2
This course is designed for international students (undergraduate or graduate) who need to improve their core reading skills and who want to get more out of their reading, either for academic performance or language development). This course is a good choice for students who want to read faster, with better understanding, and less effort. The course will also help students learn to prepare for tests, class discussions, and writing assignments based on reading.
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SP25-1-4
This course is open to any undergraduate or graduate international student who wants to improve their interpersonal communication skills and abilities. This course is a good option for students who have learned English as a second language and who have limited opportunities for daily conversations in English in their regular life (due to busy schedules, limited language proficiency, adequate confidence, or other reasons).
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SP25-1-3
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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SP25-1-5
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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Starts:
1/28/2025
10:30 AM
Sessions:
12
Location:
Status:
2 wait spaces available
Class size:
15 seats
SP25-1-W7
Are you currently applying for a job, internship, or graduate school, or planning to do so in the future? You probably know that you need to prepare a resume or CV but may be unsure where to start or how it should look. This workshop will explore resumes and CVs in the United States, the purposes and best practices for each, and the aspects of language and culture that you should consider when preparing them. Participants will get opportunities to practice through hands-on activities and collaboration with peers.
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SP25-1-6
This course is primarily for graduate students who are drafting or revising an academic writing project. To enroll in the course, students should have a writing project that they are working on (such as a paper, article, or thesis). Students can repeat the course multiple times to continue work on a large writing project. N.B. Students who want to learn about or practice academic writing but do not currently have a project should enroll in a different course. Students in the AWP are expected to use their own writing project in the course. *Please note the 2nd date each week is a placeholder for individual conferences or small group work.*
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SP25-1-7
In this class, students will explore how to harness AI tools, such as ChatGPT and other generative technologies, to enhance academic writing. Topics include understanding AI capabilities, crafting effective prompts, ethical considerations in AI-assisted writing, and integrating AI tools into various stages of the writing process, such as brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing. *All enrolled students will receive free access to ChatGPT-4, a variety of other AI models, and a customized AI writing tutor.*
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SP25-1-8
Do you want to improve your understanding of American humor? In this class, you will receive humor competency training and develop microskills of identifying, comprehending, and appreciating American humor, including sarcasm. You will also learn about the General Theory of Verbal Humor (Attardo, and Raskin, 1993). Activities during live instruction include class discussions on various cultural topics, listening tasks, humor identification and comprehension exercises, Kahoot! online games, and role plays. Note: The instructor will communicate details about class meetings and conferences in the syllabus.
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SP25-1-9
This conversation club is designed for Visiting Scholars at Purdue to discuss their experiences, including both challenges and successes. Unlike a formal course, a conversation club offers a more casual setting where learners can meet regularly with the instructor and fellow participants from various fields. This conversation club is specifically for learners with lower-level English skills, aiming to build fluency and confidence in speaking through regular meetings held twice a week. While most sessions will take place in our classroom to discuss in smaller groups about topics related to Visiting Scholars at Purdue or daily issues in the city, several lessons will be field trips to different locations on campus, such as a gallery, the Purdue Writing Lab, or a cultural center, providing opportunities to practice English in real-world settings.
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SP25-1-10
This course is designed for international students who want to be to be more confident, accurate, efficient, and effective writers. Through individualized and group support from their peers and instructor, this course helps students to succeed in planning, revising, and editing a large or small research project specific to their discipline. Students will practice writing clear academic prose and thought-provoking reflection, with attention given to language skills as needed. The ultimate goals of this course are to equip students 1) to deliver clear, convincing written communication and 2) to revise their own writing not just in their university courses/projects, but also in their future careers. The instructor will communicate details about class meetings and conferences in the syllabus. This Short Course will meet online.
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SP25-1-W13
This workshop is designed to help international students to understand the norms and conventions of scientific writing and its important features such as precision, objectivity, peer review, rhetorical elements, organization, etc. It provides some important tips to increase scientific writing productivity and to apply them in their writing. In addition to engaging in discussions and hands on- practical activities, participants will be introduced to several relevant resources and tools.
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SP25-1-11
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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SP25-1-12
This class is a bit different from our other classes that meet in a specific classroom. This class is about getting out of the classroom, to see new and interesting places around the campus and nearby community.
• If you cannot register after the first day, please email Holly Hamilton at [email protected]. Dr. Joseph Sorell is the instructor in charge of the Campus Connections group. Each week, Dr. Sorell will organize one field trip and one or more informal class meetings to prepare for or discuss that trip. Please respond to the survey link in the syllabus to help him gauge the interest in each event.• After you sign up for this class, Dr. Sorell will follow up with you to provide a more detailed schedule and details on how to participate. The times here on GSMU are tentative except for the first few weeks. • Students do not need to come to every event. Instead, this class is more like joining a club for the semester—you will be on the mailing list and be invited to weekly events. More
SP25-1-W2
Do you have questions about how native speakers use words and phrases in real life situations? This workshop will introduce two powerful language tools Youglish and Academic Phrasebank.
These resources will help students discover for themselves how words and phrases are used in speech and writing, so that they can use these patterns more naturally and effectively. Practice will include an overview of the websites and tools, along with many different activities. Students should bring a charged smart phone or other device as we will use it extensively during this workshop.
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SP25-1-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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SP25-1-W14
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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SP25-1-W3
Does your English vocabulary limit your ability to express yourself accurately? This workshop will teach students how to use the website Colwords to improve your language skills by focusing on highly expressive words that add depth, color, and meaning to your vocabulary. Practice will include speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. Students will get to practice individually and in small groups with a variety of fun and engaging activities. Students should bring a charged smart phone or other device as we will use it extensively during this workshop.
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SP25-1-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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SP25-1-W15
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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SP25-1-W4
Do you want to speak with clearer American English pronunciation? This workshop will help! Students will learn to use “The Color Vowel Chart,” an interactive tool about how the mouth makes vowel sounds in English. Students will get to practice individually and in small groups with a variety of fun and engaging activities, and will receive free copies of the Color Vowel Chart for future use.
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SP25-1-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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SP25-1-W16
This workshop is designed for international students who want to know how to better incorporate sources in a scientific paper. A hallmark of academic writing is engaging with other thinkers in your field or discipline. After reading and analyzing scholarly sources, you’ll integrate others’ ideas into your writing. This workshop focuses on how to use language effectively while integrating sources and strategies to effectively paraphrase, quote, and summarize to provide background information in an introduction of scientific paper.
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SP25-1-W17
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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SP25-1-W5
Do you have questions about how native speakers sound when they are speaking in real-life conversations? In this workshop we will examine a tool called Youglish, which is an audio dictionary of real speech examples. Practice will include using phrases and connecting language in academic settings. Students should bring a tablet or laptop as we will use it extensively during this workshop.
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SP25-1-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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SP25-1-W6
Communication is not just about conveying your own thoughts it’s also about taking turns and listening
to others. It can be challenging, though, to manage conversations in a less familiar language or culture where the norms of communication are different. In this workshop, we will introduce and practice conversational strategies related to aspects of both speaking and listening such as pacing, taking turns, interjecting, or showing understanding. Participants will practice using these different strategies in a variety of fun and collaborative activities.
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SP25-1-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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SP25-1-W18
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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