CC 615 - Exploration of American Culture and Academics

Credits: 4 non-tuition credits
Integrates necessary key academic skills applied in an existing graduate course and introduces students to American and Boston cultureskills focus includes academic reading, writing, and speaking. Reading comprehension breaks down the structure and organization of assigned texts, unpacks vocabulary associated with the reading, and offers reading comprehension strategies. The writing/speaking section focuses on building comprehension of the critical analysis essay form, content, and organizational strategy, with a speaking component to get students used to engaging in and leading class discussions. Cultural and academic topics are used to build these skills.