ESL 2351 Let’s Talk about it: Oral Communication in Academic Contexts

3 units
English as a Second Language
Faculty of Arts
Development of skills for fluent and accurate oral language use in academic, professional and social contexts. Interactive activities leading to completion of tasks such as speaking logs, interviews, debates and presentations. Development of conversation management and self-correction skills to encourage learner autonomy.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: ESL 2122 or a language test. Auditors are not permitted.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

Organized

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4.65

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Clear Expectations

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4.80

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strongly agree
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agree
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neither agree nor disagree
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Learned a Lot

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4.51

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strongly agree
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agree
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Recommend

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4.42

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Workload

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2.76

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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Fair Assessments

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4.69

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strongly agree
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agree
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question not applicable
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