OIS is offering a number of workshops this semester to help students master both spoken and written academic English. Check out a comprehensive list of workshops offered across both the University Park and Health Sciences Campuses.
University Park Campus
Why Don’t They Understand Me? Tips for Perfect English Pronunciation
Learn how to adjust your accent so that you are more easily understood. The workshop will be held by American Language Institute master lecturer Barry Griner.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Social Work Building, MRF 340
The Perfect Elevator Pitch
Craft your own pitch, practice it with others, and prepare yourself to tell potential employers what makes YOU the right candidate for the job. The workshop will be held by American Language Institute Senior Lecturer Kimberley Briesch Sumner.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Social Work Building, MRF 340
Intercultural Writing: Avoiding Plagiarism as an International Student
Avoid accusations of plagiarism and intellectual dishonesty and learn strategies to properly synthesize and paraphrase. The workshop will be held by American Language Institute faculty, Richard Jones and Nina Kang.
Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Social Work Building, MRF 340
Health Sciences Campus
Tips for Perfect English Pronunciation
Learn how to adjust your accent so that you are more easily understood. The workshop will be held by American Language Institute master lecturer Barry Griner.
Friday, March 29, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
HSC Norris Medical Library, West Conference Room
Research Writing: Literature Reviews
Learn key characteristics and citation patterns of literature reviews and practice paraphrasing and summarizing skills utilizing proper citations. The workshop will be held by American Language Institute faculty, Richard Jones and Nina Kang.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
HSC Norris Medical Library, West Conference Room