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University English Classes

 

In an effort to provide international students with quality English instruction, the following courses have been developed. These courses will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters

DAS 167 – Basic Grammar in Writing

Review of basic English grammar, practice of basic grammar in writing, review of grammar usage in academic writing, and practice in proof-reading and editing of work The course does not deal with issues of organization, rhetoric, or research. 

DAS 176 - Reading Skills

Instruction in academic reading skills. Includes practice in increasing reading speed, developing an academic vocabulary, and improving critical reading and test taking skills.

DAS 177- Written Communication

Instruction in academic writing skills in order to improve the writing of reports, analyses, and summaries. Includes grammar review, the study of style, and development of an academic vocabulary.

DAS 178 - Oral Communication

Instruction to improve listening comprehension and note-taking skills. Instruction in conversational speaking, with an emphasis on developing oral fluency and the effective use of vocabulary and idioms. Includes pronunciation practice, group work and short academic presentation.

DAS179 - Speaking and Pronunciation

Instruction in speaking for non-native speakers of English to improve comprehension of non-simplified conversational English. Practice of communication skills in a variety of situations as well as the pronunciation of troublesome English sounds and intonation patterns.

  • Students wanting to improve listening skills need to enroll in DAS 178.
  • People wanting to improve pronunciation and speaking skills should enroll in DAS 179.
  • Taking DAS 179 does not replace the required SPEAK score of 50 in order to teach, as that is a requirement set by the Board of Regents.
  • Tuition is set at regular university rates. Students who qualify for resident rates or tuition waivers would pay at the same rates as for other classes.
  • Permission can be given for this class over KATS. E-mail us at elp@ksu.edu and be sure to give your ID number.

DAS 181 - Advanced Integrated Skills

An advanced, combined-skills course to improve the reading, writing, and speaking skills of non-native speakers of English This class was designed for students who wish to continue to improve their language skills to reach personal or professional goals.

The class is voluntary. Students do not have to take the English Proficiency Test to enroll in the class, but it is recommended. Students must show a minimal level of language proficiency to enroll in this course in one of the following ways:

TOEFL score of 550 with part scores of 54.

  • EPT score of 210 with part scores of 57.
  • Successful completion of DAS 176, 177, and/or 178 (as assigned) with a grade of at least a C.
  • Recommendations of the ELP staff based on performance in an English class.

Students enrolled in DAS 181 are not required to take the English Proficiency Test at the end of the semester but may opt to do so if they wish.

DAS 185 – Teaching and Cultural Orientation for Teaching Assistants

Introduction to the American classroom, university policies, the American undergraduate, and cultural differences.  Discussion of  teaching techniques and viewing of videotapes of good and bad examples of teaching.  Students give their own teaching presentations and have a private tutorial session on their videotaped performance, focusing on teaching techniques, pronunciation, vocabulary, and body language