Unit 1 Getting to Know Each Other
Introducing each other
Greeting people
Ice-breaking conversation
First impression
Sentence patterns: getting to know each other
Language focus: narration
Unit 2 Adaptation to the New Environment
Getting to know your new place
Making new friends
The disciplines of your university
Funding your study
Sentence patterns: asking for and giving advice
Language focus: comparing & contrasting
Unit 3 Student and Teacher Roles in Academic Life
Students' behaviors in classroom
Your career planning
Teachers' expectation
Communication with your instructors & advisors
Sentence patterns: problem identification
Language focus: solving problems
Unit 4 Presentations and Group Discussions
Factors of a successful presentation
Preparing your presentation
Improving your performance
Participating actively in group discussion
Sentence patterns I. introducing your presentation
Sentence patterns I1. emphasizing your key points
Language focus, defining terms
Unit 5 Meeting Your Teachers Outside the Classroom
Understanding office hours
Making good use of office hours
Understanding your advisor
Cooperating with your team members
Sentence patterns, asking for support & permission
Language focus, explaining reasons
Unit 6 Practicum and its Feedback
Function of practicum
Preparation for practicum
Design your CV
Making progress in practicum
Practicum Feedback
Sentence patterns, expressing attitudes
Language focus, apologizing
Unit 7 Dissertation/Thesis Defense
Understanding a dissertation defense
Scheduling a defense
Preparation for dissertation defense
Tips for surviving a dissertation defense
Sentence patterns= agreements & disagreements
Language focus, showing your organization to the audience
Unit 8 Admission Interviews
Types of interviews
Benefits of the interview
Tips for interview success
Preparation for a job interview
Sentence patterns= challenges of telephone or video interview
Language focus= handling questions you don't have answers
Course Project
References
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