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Would you like to sharpen your accuracy and build confidence using English with ²ÊÃñ±¦µä professors and classmates, as well as in course assignments? LING 3210 English for Academic Purposes is 3-credit course is ideal for first, second, and third-year international undergraduate students who would like to improve their communication skills for effective academic interactions. The course satisfies elective credit for degree completion. Any international or domestic undergraduate student who speaks English as an additional language is welcome to enroll. Students can self-enroll on the Buff Portal.

Course description

LING 3210 develops academic English skills for university-level work. Students sharpen English accuracy through academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice. They learn to express ideas more clearly, both orally and in writing, while engaging critically in class discussions, and giving presentations, including on a researched topic related to their major. Students improve grammatical accuracy, vocabulary development, and critical thinking.

Why should you take LING 3210?

• You will engage with peers in a small, friendly, interactive, discussion-based classroom environment and work to advance their communication skills in English.
• These courses can help support your success in Fall 2024 and future coursework. The course will focus on building your current knowledge, skills, and self-confidence. 
• You need upper-division elective courses outside of your major(s). This LING course can apply toward non-major, upper-division elective credit hours.
• Improving your English proficiency can be beneficial for future employment in both the US and globally since English is a global language for careers in business, politics, STEM, and many other fields.