GRD 720
Navigating Academia
3 credit hours
Formerly Academic Spoken English I. Designed for international students and employees. Prerequisite: OPI Level 2 or higher or permission of the instructor. Develop language skills needed to excel in a sometimes confusing U.S. academic environment - and beyond! - as you discover communication strategies for situations both on and off campus. Spring, Summer, and Fall. 3 credit hours. Pass/No-Pass.
GRD 721
Academic Interactions
3 credit hours
Contact: Alan Corbin, Instructor (acorbin@uab.edu)
Formerly Academic Spoken English II. Designed for international students and employees. Prerequisite: OPI Level 3 or higher, GRD 720, or permission of the instructor. Interact confidently and effectively whether speaking to one person or to a group. Explore situations ranging from simple to complex, including meetings, presentations, social events, and job interviews. Spring, Summer, and Fall. 3 credit hours. Pass/No-Pass.
GRD 730
Developing Your Professional Image
3 credit hours
Contact: Alan Corbin, Instructor (acorbin@uab.edu)
Multi-theme course designed to raise students' awareness of their professional image - how they communicate, dress and deport themselves - and to guide them in developing, polishing and protecting that image. For U.S. and international students (OPI of 3 or higher) and employees. Spring, Summer, and Fall. 3 credit hours. Pass/No-Pass.
GRD 711
Advanced Conversation
3 credit hours
Advanced conversation for internationals. Polish your conversation skills while discussing an array of contemporary issues and timeless themes. Pass/No-Pass course. Designed primarily for international students, except with permission of instructor. Questions? Contact Alan Corbin (acorbin@uab.edu).