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Dec 14, 2025
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OPIE D715 - Oral Communication in University Classes
The goal of this course is to improve students’ oral communication skills in English for success in the U.S. academic community. Students explore aspects of language, the U.S. academic culture, and strategies for effective discussion and presentation. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice the individual sounds, rhythm, intonation, and stress associated with spontaneous and planned spoken English. Students learn about the expectations for oral communication, including group discussion, teamwork and formal presentations in the context of the American university classroom. Students learn about and practice appropriate ways to agree, disagree, interrupt, critique, offer alternative perspectives or suggestions and facilitate both group discussions and team decision-making.
Requisites: Course is developmental
PERMISSION REQUIRED
Paper TOEFL: 451 minimum
IBT: 46 minimum
Composition: 36 minimum
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible grades: F,CR,NC,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
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