University of Cincinnati, Clifton Campus
University of Cincinnati, Clifton Campus, provides English language instruction.
Contact Information
Dr. Gulbahar Beckett
Phone: 513-636-2898
Email: becketgh@ucmail.uc.edu
For information about the Center for ESL / English Language Institute, contact Carol Frazier, 513-556-3590, esl1@email.uc.edu.
Additional Program Information
- ESL Center already serves needs of various departments across the university and will do what they can to help Cincinnati Children's
- Individual tutoring as well as special classes are possible.
- Also interested in creation of medical lexicon project. Need more information to price this out.
- Already has two 3-credit-hour classes fast approaching -- "Improving Pronunciation" and "Speaking and Listening Skills" to offer
- Pronunciation course could be brought in-house to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center or can design one to suit Cincinnati Children's needs
- 18-ESL-605, 301 "Improving Pronunciation," call number 801907, M-F 1:30-3:20 pm, focusing on discrete pronunciation skills of articulation, intonation, and stress with daily practice activities that include speech / sound analysis, dialogue generation, role-play, simulation and ethnographic assignments. (Third term begins August 8.)
- 18-ESL-606, 301, "American Culture and Communication", call number 801915, M-F 11:30 am-1:20 pm, focusing on cultural aspects of verbal and non-verbal behavior, values and communication styles while developing effective communication patterns. (Third term begins August 8.)
Other third term courses (3 credit hrs. each) if need exists: 18-ESL-607, 301, "Strategies for Academic Success," call number 801916, M-F 9:30 -11:20 am, designed to enhance skills utilizing techniques for effective listening, note-taking strategies, reading and writing skills specifically for studying. Also introduces participation to expectations of American classroom culture. 18-ESL-609, 301, "Introduction to Academic Writing," call number 801904, M-F 3:30 -5:20 pm, designed to introduce non-native speakers to skills to complete basic academic writing. Topics include term papers / general academic writing, topic limitation, paraphrasing, summarizing, documenting sources, revising, editing, etc.Some excellent 3 credit hour fall courses (beginning September 20) to consider: 18-ESL-601-001, "Communication and Listening Skills", call number 905169, T and TH 12:30 - 1:45 pm, designed to improve oral English fluency, pronunciation and listening comprehension. 18-ESL-602-001, "Speaking / Listening Skills I", call number 905170, M & W, 11:00 am -12:15 pm 18-ESL-602-002, "Speaking / Listening Skills I", call number 905171, M & W, 2:00 -3:15 PM
Goal is to improve pronunciation of vowels, consonants, stress and intonation. Focus is on increasing overall fluency, improving listening comprehension in both academic and everyday general conversation, to improve recognition and use of idiomatic English, to increase cultural awareness. Techniques include audiotapes, leading and participating in discussions and presentations, role plays, regular writing and lab assignments. (Prereq: 18-ESL-601 or placement.) 18-ESL-604-001, "Oral Presentation Skills," call number 905172, M & W, 12:30 – 1:45 PM 18-ESL-604-002, "Oral Presentation Skills," call number 905287, T & TH, 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Goal is to develop academic presentation skills necessary for teaching and presentations in professional meetings (or graduate seminars.) Learn techniques for audience analysis, selection and organization of materials, developing and supporting an argument, dealing with questions, effective oral delivery. Several videotaped oral presentations are required. (Prereq: 18-ESL-601 or permission from instructor) 18-ESL-605-001, "Improving Pronunciation", call number 905288, M & W 11 AM-12:15 PM 18-ESL-605-002, 'Improving Pronunciation", call number 905290, T & TH 2:00-3:15 PM
(See previous description)Additional courses to consider include Strategies for Academic Success, Editing Skills for Non-Native Writers and Introduction to Academic Writing.
(Cost is out-of-state tuition rate if not Ohio resident for one year.)
