861-105 — Adv Comm/Non-Native Speakers
Designed for non-native speakers of English at the advanced level, this course utilizes a variety of material from American literature, U.S. history, psychology and sociology to fine-tune speaking, listening and reading abilities and improve writing skills. Oral and written assignments require explanation, comparison and contrast, evaluation, persuasion and problem solving. Readings and presentations reflect culturally and ethnically diverse points of view with the goals of expanding knowledge and understanding of American culture and society.