Unit 1 Getting to Know Each Other
Introducing each other
Greeting people
lce-breaking conversation
First impression
Sentence patterns:getting to know each other
Language focus:narration
Unit 2Adaptation 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 3Student 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 Ⅱ: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
Cooraig 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
Scheng a defense
Preparation for dissertation defense
Tips for surng 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 dont have answers
Course Project
References
张兢田,同济外国语言学及应用语言学博士。2007年赴美国路易斯安娜州立大学、主讲《中国文化》课程,2014-2015年赴美国密歇根犬孚(UM)做访问学者,师从靠前有名语言学家John MSwales教授。中国逻辑学会会员,中国语用学会会员。主要研究方向为EAP教学、话语分析。
郭强,IS济大学英语语言文学专业副教授,硕士生导师,法学博士,加州大学伯克利分校高等教育管理方向博士后。中国驻旧金山总领事馆前教育领事,美国科学与工程出版公司期刊International Journal of Sociology Study(Open Access)编委会委员,美国海外华人院校研究学会会员,中国教育学会会员。主要研究领域为跨文化交流和比较高等教育。