02.07.2010
Offered through UCLA’s (University of California, Los Angeles) Department of Communication Studies, the Institute is a six-week, intensive program of study, providing international students a holistic learning experience in American-style English. Comprised of two courses, CS1A (Public Speaking for Nonnative Speakers) and CS1B (Learning American English and Culture from the Movies) the Institute is an immersion-style program, designed to enable nonnative speakers to communicate competently in both personal and professional situations. In short, students will learn to interact effectively and easily with Americans----in America, in their home country, in the world.
Course descriptions:
1A – Public Speaking for Nonnative Speakers
Learn the principles of oral communication that will make you an effective speaker!
This course teaches native and nonnative speakers to communicate easily and comfortably in social, business and academic situations. Students learn how to successfully apply communication theory in a variety of contexts such as conversation, interviewing, small group discussion and public address.
1B – Learning American English and Culture
Dive into Hollywood Blockbusters and quickly learn how to speak American-style!
This course teaches nonnative speakers how to effectively communicate with Americans in everyday life by the interactive, guided viewing of popular films. Through classroom workshops, discussions and presentations, students will gain a greater speaking fluency while experiencing American culture firsthand.
Students can take either course independently. A student taking both courses will earn a Certificate of Completion from the UCLA Summer Institute in Communication Skills for International Students, indicating their successful participation in this innovative, comprehensive program.
We have included below the tie-in to the Institute's Summer Session website.
www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/Communication/overview.htm
Please alert any student you feel would benefit from participation in our Institute or either of our courses. If you desire further information, get in touch with us through the contact data listed below.
To enroll:
Register online at www.summer.ucla.edu
For more information, contact:
Sylvia Merschel - UCLA Department of Communication Studies
Phone: 310-825-3303
E-mail: merschel@ucla.edu
Dee Bridgewater - UCLA Department of Communication Studies
Phone: 310-825-3303
E-mail: dbridge@speech.ucla.edu
