English Language Improvement Program:
Oral Communication

Overview

The Ohio Academic English Language Improvement Program provides two graduate academic oral communication skills courses, which focus on improving the skills necessary to be successful graduate students. Both classes are available each semester. 

In addition, there is a series of courses specifically catering to the needs of International Teaching Assistants (ITAs).

The focus of courses may be different for each student. Some students need to improve their presentation skills for their doctorate or masters degree oral examinations, while other graduate students need to improve their oral skills for general communication. 

ITA Courses

The English Language Improvement Program provides two ITA courses:

English Pronunciation (ELIP 5200)

This course is primarily for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs). Students work on pronunciation for overall intelligibility and for comprehension in the classroom.

Classroom Communication Skills for ITAs (ELIP 5220)

This course is primarily for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs). Students work on fluency, pronunciation, and answering questions. Also covers common expectations of American undergraduate students.

Communication Courses

The English Language Improvement Program provides two additional communication courses.

Oral Communication in Graduate Studies (ELIP 5300)

Sample syllabus here.

This course is for international graduate students. It focuses on giving presentations, asking and answering questions, discussing, and interacting with professors and peers. Pronunciation and speaking skills are also covered.

Oral Communication for the Researcher & Presenter (ELIP 5320) 

This course is for graduate students. It focuses on presentations, discussions, response formation, and oral defense preparation.