This course is designed for students developing a global perspective, actively communicating with people inside and outside of the country, and understanding diverse cultures and values.
Academic Communication Skills 1a & b -Wed. 2nd
This course is designed for students developing a global perspective, actively communicating with people inside and outside of the country, and understanding diverse cultures and values. Students will focus on researching and discussing current social, scientific, and global issues in English, using self-selected yet viable research, and will deliver a presentation in MLA or APA academic format used at international universities. Attention will also be given to IELTS and TOEFL test preparation.
ACS1 Class Content
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Learning Links
Free MLA Works Cited Generator!
Free APA References Generator!
Language Tool Free Spell Checker
MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Useful IELTS Study Links
1st Semester: Term 1 & Term 2
Communication Session 01 on 04/15/2026: Academic Communication Skills Orientation Day
Communication Session 03 on 04/29/2026: Listening Proficiency Preparation
Communication Session 04 on 05/13/2026: Reading Proficiency Preparation
Communication Session 05 on 05/20/2026: Writing Proficiency Preparation/TOEFL Video Homework
On-Demand Communication Session 07: MLA 9th Edition Formatting Workshop available from 6/03/2026: See the link on WebClass
Communication Session 09 on 06/10/2026: Researching and discussing the causes and effects of your issue
Communication Session 10 on 06/17/2026: Researching and discussing the effects and possible actions/solutions of your issue
Communication Session 11 on 06/24/2026: Synthesizing your research in a structure map
Communication Session 12 on 07/01/2026: The MLA Presentation Orientation
Communication Session 13 on 07/08/2026: The MLA Presentation Drafts
Communication Session 14 on 07/15/2026: The MLA Presenation Day 1
Communication Session 15 on 07/22/2026: The MLA Presenation Day 2
Communication Session 16 on 07/29/2026: Reflection session on Zoom (60 minutes)