ESL 312

Main Course

Classroom Communication for International Teaching Assistants II

Description

Lecture, five hours. Satisfies Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) requirement for international graduate students who received marginal pass on TOP. Course 311 is not requisite to 312. Focus on stress, rhythm, and intonation of fluent spoken English using videos and transcripts of actual teaching assistants. Communication patterns include building rapport, giving instructions, handling questions, encouraging participation, and organizing lessons. Microteaching performances videorecorded for self, peer, and instructor evaluation. S/U grading.