Attention:
International Graduate Students
Register Now for AAE 491 Section 001: Special Topics in Effective Oral Communication for Graduate Students
The English Language Center is pleased to offer AAE 491 Section 001: Special Topics in Effective Oral Communication for Graduate Students in Spring 2022. This 3-credit course is open to international graduate students who have already met the MSU minimum proficiency requirement for English (through MSUET, TOEFL, IELTS, or completion of required ELC coursework) but who would like to further refine their oral language skills in English. The course familiarizes students with essential aspects of effective communication in the academic setting, including features of English pronunciation, interaction strategies, and variables affecting fluency. Students will practice and receive feedback on their communicative effectiveness in contexts such as class discussions, groupwork, and mock conference presentations.
Regular MSU tuition applies; however, students with tuition waivers may apply their waiver to cover the cost of tuition. For questions or enrollment interest, please contact Patricia Walters, ELC Associate Director, at walter31@msu.edu.
Attention:
International Graduate Teaching Assistants
Request an Advising Appointment for Placement into Spring 2022 ITA Support Courses AAE 451, 452, or 453
The ITA Program is currently scheduling advising appointments for international graduate teaching assistants interested in taking ITA support courses in Spring 2022. The following courses will be offered for students with an MSU Speaking Test score of 40 or 45:
AAE 451-Oral Communication for ITAs
TThF 3:00-4:20
AAE 452-Language of the American Classroom for ITAs
TThF 12:40-2:00
Students who have an MSU Speaking Test score of 50 or higher or have already met the university oral proficiency requirement for TAs may elect to take the following seminar-style course designed to support ITAs in their first few semesters of MSU teaching:
AAE 453- Support for In-Service ITA Teaching
Day/Time TBD
To enroll in ITA support courses, eligible students must first make a request through the online MSU Speaking Test System. Prospective students will then be contacted by the ITA Program coordinator with further information and instructions for setting up an advising meeting to determine which ITA support course best meets their skills and needs.
For more information, please visit the ITA Program Course Offerings page and the flyer linked here. For questions, contact Alissa Cohen, ITA Program Coordinator, at itaprogram@elc.msu.edu.
