Language Proficiency Program (LAN PRO)

Terms offered: Spring 2017, Fall 2011, Spring 2011
This small class focuses on the specific language proficiency needs of the participants, especially in the area of pronunciation. The course also addresses issues in teaching effectiveness in the U.S. classroom and cross-cultural communication through group discussion and videotaped oral presentations. This course is required for all prospective graduate student instructors who do not meet the minimum requirements on the Oral Proficiency Test following 100A. Recognized as 2 units in computing the study lists.
Language Proficiency Tutorial: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008
This course is designed for international graduate student instructors who are in their initial two semesters of GSI assignment at Berkeley. It focuses on oral and written English language proficiency, teaching effectiveness in the U.S. classroom, and cross-cultural communication. These concerns are addressed through group discussion and videotaped presentations. The course includes one hours of small group or individualized instruction per week. Recognized as 2 units in computing the study lists.
Advanced Language Proficiency Seminar: Read More [+]

Terms offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
This course is designed to meet the needs of prospective international graduate student instructors and focuses on English language pronunciation and other language skills, teaching effectiveness in the U.S. classroom, and cross-cultural issues. These concerns are addressed through reading, discussion, group work, and recorded oral presentations. The course includes one hour of small group or individualized instruction per week. The course is required for all prospective GSIs who do not meet minimum requirements on the Oral Proficiency Test.
Language Proficiency Workshop: Read More [+]