Two people having a conversation. Though this is not an English conversation class, it encourages students to practice critical listening and impromptu speaking in English in social contexts. (Image courtesy of Mickipedia.)
Instructor(s)
Jane Dunphy
MIT Course Number
21G.232 / 21G.233
As Taught In
Spring 2007
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course is for advanced students who wish to build confidence and skills in spoken English. It focuses on the appropriate oral presentation of material in a variety of professional contexts: group discussions, classroom explanations and interactions, and theses/research proposals. It is valuable for those who intend to teach or lecture in English and includes language laboratory assignments. The goal of the workshop is to develop effective speaking and listening skills for academic and professional contexts.