When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This Capstone builds on the communication and content skills you’ve acquired throughout the Specialization and develops them further. During course lessons and Peer Assessments you will practice and expand the language skills necessary for success in the professional world. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to complete assessments relevant to the working world.
In this course, you will:
* Study cultural influences on communication more thoroughly, identify key cultural influences in your own experience and compare your culture with a different one to identify ways to improve communication and decrease misunderstanding.
* Develop your email accuracy and style and engage in email correspondence with potential employers, clients or investors to set up interviews and/or meetings.
* Practice and Demonstrate fluent and accurate spoken English as you prepare and present a short talk about a personal accomplishment or “Sales Pitch” for a product or service.
* Polish your pronunciation through more connected speech including use of through groups, contractions/reductions, and linking.
Week by week, as you practice your language skills, make connections with people important to you and develop your network, you will increase your opportunities for success. Completing this Capstone Project will help you reach your English language and professional goals now and in the future.
Study and compare cultural influences more thoroughly by doing a self study and becoming more culturally aware of your communication.
What's included
3 videos7 readings2 assignments1 peer review
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3 videos•Total 20 minutes
Introduction to Capstone•2 minutes
Understanding Cultural Style Differences•10 minutes
Improving Your Communication Style•8 minutes
7 readings•Total 70 minutes
Before You Begin the Capstone•10 minutes
Consent Form•10 minutes
Lesson Guide for the "Write Professional Emails in English" Course•10 minutes
Cultural Self Study Chart: For Yourself•10 minutes
Culture Study Chart: For Another Culture•10 minutes
Additional Resources•10 minutes
Get More from the Georgia Tech Language Institute•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Check Your Knowledge•30 minutes
Check Your Knowledge•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Making Appropriate Communication Changes•60 minutes
Email Excellence
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
Make your emails more engaging by developing your writing style. Engage in email correspondence to set up interviews and/or meetings as well as establish meaningful connections.
Introduce Yourself & Request a Meeting by Email•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Check Your Knowledge•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Write an Email to Your Contact•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
How well do you write emails now?•10 minutes
Presentation - Time to Shine
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
Evaluate your English pronunciation, and then complete and deliver an in person presentation using successful speaking strategies and persuasion skills.
What's included
2 videos3 readings2 assignments1 peer review
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2 videos•Total 17 minutes
Do a Self-evaluation of Your Speaking Skills•9 minutes
Make Your Presentations More Persuasive & Powerful•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 40 minutes
Lesson Guide for "Speaking Professional English" Course•10 minutes
Pronunciation Self Evaluation Chart•20 minutes
Additional Resources•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Check Your Knowledge•30 minutes
Check Your Knowledge•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Recording a Self-reflection•60 minutes
Maximize Your English Communication Skills
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
Work on maximizing your English communication skills for now and for the future by learning more advanced ways to edit your writing and polish your pronunciation.
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.