Academic Communication & Presentation

Academic Communication and Presentation

Academic Communication and Presentation (ACP) is a specialized course for anyone who needs English for their academic studies. It is an integrated skills course and a college/university pathway that will allow you to build essential academic skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.

It will teach you how to complete a project in a group setting, debate, give opinions, research, present information and practice good time management through the process of creating a project, giving a presentation or writing an essay.

Highlights

Authentic weekly projects and presentations to prepare you for real academic world problems
Inquiry-based approach to develop critical thinking and communication skills
Cooperative learning and team building through group work
Model post-secondary environment and requirements to introduce academic culture in higher education
Preparation for success at university level with integrated skills (reading, speaking, and writing academic English) and lecture skills (listening to lectures and taking notes)
End-of-term academic essays, presentations, research assignments, and tests

What will you learn?

Academic English in a supportive post-secondary environment to guarantee success in college or university
Academic communication skills by focusing on the key areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Critical thinking and appropriate, effective presentation of opinions
How to present and publish academic content with accuracy and confidence
Note-taking skills and how to get the most from lectures
How to participate in communicative language activities, interactive exercises, group work, and presentations
How to write academic essays in college and university standards using reliable sources