XCPD-656 - Creating Advanced Proficiency in the English Language

Course Description

This course is designed to improve your proficiency and confidence in the English language. We will focus on several categories: writing, speaking, presenting, and listening. We will pay special attention to creating deliverables that you might use in your day-to-day role as a government official. We will work both individually and in small groups to draft and edit written documents, as well as to craft and practice oral projects.  By the end of the course you will possess the following:

A better understanding of English grammar, style, and structure

A greatly expanded vocabulary, including American English expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs

An appreciation for the value of simple, plain writing

A greater confidence with the tone and delivery of spoken American English

An extensive portfolio of written materials that has been peer-critiqued and professor-edited

An understanding and knowledge of the precise language required by diplomatic officials

A sense of community built through blog posts

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