Graduate-Level English: Academic Prep for Advanced Studies
Master advanced academic English skills for U.S. graduate programs. Ideal for aspiring master's and PhD students.
Master advanced academic English skills for U.S. graduate programs. Ideal for aspiring master's and PhD students.
Elevate your academic skills for success in U.S. graduate programs with this comprehensive English and Academic Preparation course. Designed for students with advanced English proficiency, this program focuses on developing crucial abilities in academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the graduate level. Learn advanced note-taking techniques, improve your scholarly writing skills, and enhance your critical thinking abilities. The course covers key topics such as synthesizing information from multiple sources, writing book critiques, and speed reading academic papers. With a blend of video lessons, interactive discussions, and practical assignments, you'll gain the confidence and skills needed to excel in master's or doctoral programs in the United States. Ideal for international and domestic students planning to pursue advanced degrees.
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What you'll learn
Develop advanced academic English skills for graduate-level communication
Master strategies for synthesizing information from multiple scholarly sources
Enhance critical reading and analysis skills for academic papers
Improve academic writing abilities, including scholarly summaries and critiques
Perfect note-taking techniques using methods like the Cornell Method
Strengthen oral presentation skills and ability to field questions in academic settings
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76 Minutes PreRecorded video
20 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides comprehensive preparation for academic success in U.S. graduate programs. It focuses on developing advanced skills in four key areas: listening and speaking, academic writing, reading and note-taking, and critical thinking at the graduate level. Students will learn strategies for synthesizing information from multiple sources, writing scholarly summaries and critiques, and engaging in academic discussions. The course also covers important topics such as speed reading academic papers, taking effective notes using methods like the Cornell Method, and critically analyzing scholarly texts. Through a combination of video lessons, interactive exercises, and peer-reviewed assignments, participants will gain practical experience in applying these skills to graduate-level academic contexts. The final module includes a capstone project that allows students to demonstrate their newly acquired abilities in both written and spoken formats, mirroring real graduate school tasks.
Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Writer's Workshop
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Reading and Note Taking
Module 3 · 8 Hours to complete
Application Project
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor & Content Developer
Alice Llanos has a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from the University of South Florida. She has 20 years of experience working with students of all ages and backgrounds.
Director of Innovative Academic Programs, Language Programs
Dr. Rachel Kraut is the Director of Innovative Academic Programs, Language Programs, and an adjunct professor at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University.
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