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Warner Hall 308
Pittsburgh PA 15213-3890
Phone: (412) 268-4979
email: eslhelp@andrew.cmu.edu
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| "Talking
the Talk" Seminar Series |
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This is a series of seminars which focus on the language and cultural strategies NNES need in informal situations (e.g., job interviews,
conferences, talking with clients and funders, departmental receptions, etc.). Each seminar practices a different aspect of this skill set;
students will be better prepared to demonstrate their professional expertise. (Students can take seminars in any order.)
- Small Talk
November 2, 10:00am - 12:00pm
focuses on the underlying significance of social conversation and its culturally appropriate use in academic and professional situations (a challenge for many international students).
- Research Talk
November 9, 10:00am - 12:00pm
helps students learn to adapt the jargon of their field for a general academic audience, and to develop a concise and accurate overview of their own research projects in a brief talk. This seminar is intended for PhD or master students who are doing independent research; students will use their own research topics as material for this seminar.
| Drama
Techniques for Academic Presentations |
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Drama Techniques for Academic Presentations provides theater techniques that can help presenters and ITAs more clearly communicate their message by engaging the audience and highlighting key ideas.
This is offered as a two-part series of seminars that includes:
Improving Spoken Delivery and Developing Non-Verbal Communication.
- Developing Non-verbal Communication
November 4, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Improving Spoken Delivery
Section B: November 6, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Section C: November 6, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
| ITA
Test Overview |
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November 9, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This seminar gives students a clear understanding of the ITA test (procedures and scoring) so that they can prepare
appropriately for the test and be more comfortable when taking the test.
| International
Teaching Assistant (ITA) Testing |
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November 11 - December 2
The ITA test is required for all nonnative English speakers (NNES) who will work as teaching assistants. Registration begins November 2.
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Beginning in November |
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- Citing Sources
- Revising for Clarity
- Using Articles Accurately
| Individual
Appointments |
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Tutoring, Writing Clinic and Self-paced appointments are offered throughout the semester.
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