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This course is designed to help you (1) improve your academic English skills, mainly listening and speaking skills, in a variety of situations; and (2) develop a deeper understanding of human behavior. Students will practice crucial academic language skills such as summarizing what they have heard, listening for implied meaning, comparing information from different sources, and using examples to illustrate a general point. Discussions will be held on a variety of academic topics related to psychology and communications. Tasks and assignments include working in pairs/groups (e.g., telling stories, making group decisions, role-playing), giving oral presentations, keeping learning logs, as well as listening to authentic interviews and formal classroom lectures.
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