Tuesdays
Communication Skills for Internationl Professionals, Course pack, Dean-Michael Lynn, 2006. (available for purchase through instructor)
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
Well Said, 2nd Edition, Pronunciation for Clear Communication, Linda Grant, 2001,
Heinle and Heinle Text/CD Package ISBN# 0-8384-1237-8*
Order
direct with credit card: www.heinle.com (click ESL; then Pronunciation)
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
American Pronunciation Practices (provided by the instructor)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To be successful in today’s global economy, non-native
English speaking professionals must be able to communicate effectively in
professional contexts. Moreover,
contemporary professionals are expected to communicate effectively in meetings
and discussions, which are conducted in English. The language in these professional contexts
follows definite patterns whose norms and conventions need to be understood and
practiced for more effective communication.
This course focuses on developing an effective public and personal speaking style in the context of American business and academic culture. Participants discuss strategies and practice techniques that make communicating information and opinions more successful. The course also helps participants to feel more comfortable and confident in professional, public speaking situations so that they can actively participate in meetings, lead discussions and give effective oral presentations.
COURSE POLICIES
Students are responsible for preparation for, attendance at, and prepared participation in all class. Homework assignments must be done in order for the follow-up in-class work to be worthwhile. If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what the assignment is for the following class and do it. You can call a classmate or me. Students must be on time for all classes. You are allowed 1 absent (3 hours). If you miss more than 3 hours of class, your final grade will be lowered by 1/3 of a letter grade for each additional class period (3 hours) missed (e.g. A to A-) and may result in a final grade of E.
All grading is done in accordance with WSU standards and ELI policies. Your final grade will be based on a 5-point scale (Excellent-Unacceptable) equaling 750 points in total (50 points per class session).
A=92-100%, A-=90-91%, B+=88-89%, B=82-87%, B-=80-81%, C+=78-79%, C=72-77%, C-=70-71%, D+=68-69%, D=62-67%, D-=60-61%, F=59% and lower
Week #1 May 09 CSIP 1: Communicating Appropriately in Professional Settings
LOM 1: The Language of Meetings
Week#2 May 16 CSIP 1: Communicating Appropriately in Professional Settings
LOM 2: Presenting an Argument
Oral
Presentation #1- Making A Professional Introduction
(Weeks
2 and 3)
Week#3 May 23 CSIP 2: Presenting From A Visual Aid: Graphs, Diagrams, Slides, Illust.
LOM 3: Opinions
Week #4 May 30 CSIP 2: Presenting From A Visual Aid: Cont.
LOM 4: Agreeing and Disagreeing
Oral
Presentation #2— Presenting From A Visual Aid
(Weeks
4 and 5)
Week #5 June 06 CSIP 3: Presenting Chronological Order: Procedures, Agendas, Processes
LOM 5: Interrupting
Week #6 June 13 CSIP 3: Presenting Chronological Order: Cont.
LOM 6: Clarifying
Oral
Presentation #3- Presenting A Process (Weeks 6 and 7)
Week #7 June 20 CSIP 4: Presenting Information: Leading and Participating in Meetings
LOM 7: Questioning
Week #8 June 27 CSIP 4: Presenting Information: Cont.
LOM 8: Proposals
Oral Presentations #4- Presenting Information (Week 8 and 9)
Week #9 July 4
July 7 CSIP 5: Presenting to Influence Others: Persuasion and Problem Solving
LOM 9: Persuading
Week#10 July 11 Oral Presentations #5- Presenting Persuasion (CSIP, Unit 5) or (Weeks 10 and 11)
Oral Presentation #6- Presenting at an Interview (CSIP, Unit 6)
CSIP 5: Presenting to Influence Others: Cont.
LOM
10: Degrees of Importance and Certainty
Week #11 July 18 CSIP 6: Professional Interactions: Conducting and Participating in a Professional Interview
LOM
11: Compromising
Week #12 July 25 Last Day of Class