This course prepares you to embark upon your future graduate studies in the U.S. with confidence. In this MOOC, you'll have the opportunity to meet other prospective graduate students, hear from experienced international graduate students in the United States, and to practice sharing your own thoughts, stories, and expertise in English. You’ll select a “target” graduate program at a U.S. college or university to use as a case study throughout the course. You may already be admitted to this program, or it may be an institution you hope to attend in the future. You will identify resources that support international graduate students in your target campus. You will have multiple opportunities to practice your English language skills through practice assignments and through interactions with one another.
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Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Week 1: Getting Acquainted
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 18 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Week 2: Introducing Yourself Professionally
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 26 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Week 3: English for Interactive Learning & Teamwork
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 9 min), 1 reading
3 hours to complete
Week 4: English for Research & Scholarship
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 18 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM PREPARING FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN THE U.S.: A COURSE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
by RRApr 1, 2018
This cousre have change my life and future project that i have in mind, the journey was tough but not imposible to accomplish thanks you very much.
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