Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

About this course: This Capstone builds on the communication and content skills you’ve acquired throughout the Specialization and develops them further. During course lessons and Peer Assessments you will practice and expand the language skills necessary for success in the professional world. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to complete assessments relevant to the working world. In this course, you will: * Study cultural influences on communication more thoroughly, identify key cultural influences in your own experience and compare your culture with a different one to identify ways to improve communication and decrease misunderstanding. * Develop your email accuracy and style and engage in email correspondence with potential employers, clients or investors to set up interviews and/or meetings. * Practice and Demonstrate fluent and accurate spoken English as you prepare and present a short talk about a personal accomplishment or “Sales Pitch” for a product or service. * Polish your pronunciation through more connected speech including use of through groups, contractions/reductions, and linking. Week by week, as you practice your language skills, make connections with people important to you and develop your network, you will increase your opportunities for success. Completing this Capstone Project will help you reach your English language and professional goals now and in the future.

Created by:  Georgia Institute of Technology

• Taught by:  Amalia B. Stephens, Lecturer

  Georgia Tech Language Institute

Basic Info Course 4 of 4 in the Improve Your English Communication Skills Specialization Commitment 4 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week Language English, Subtitles: Vietnamese How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Communicate Across Cultures
Study and compare cultural influences more thoroughly by doing a self study and becoming more culturally aware of your communication.


3 videos, 7 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand

1. Video: Introduction to Capstone
2. Reading: Before You Begin the Capstone
3. Reading: Consent Form
4. Video: Understanding Cultural Style Differences
5. Reading: Lesson Guide for the "Writing Professional Emails in English" Course
6. Reading: Cultural Self Study Chart: For Yourself
7. Reading: Culture Study Chart: For Another Culture
8. Practice Quiz: Check Your Knowledge
9. Video: Improving Your Communication Style
10. Practice Quiz: Check Your Knowledge
11. Reading: Additional Resources
12. Reading: Get from the Georgia Tech Language Institute

Graded: Making Appropriate Communication Changes

WEEK 2


Email Excellence
Make your emails more engaging by developing your writing style. Engage in email correspondence to set up interviews and/or meetings as well as establish meaningful connections.


2 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Develop Your Writing Style in Emails
2. Practice Quiz: Check Your Knowledge
3. Discussion Prompt: How well do you write emails now?
4. Video: Introduce Yourself & Request a Meeting by Email
5. Reading: Additional Resources

Graded: Write an Email to Your Contact

WEEK 3


Presentation - Time to Shine
Evaluate your English pronunciation, and then complete and deliver an in person presentation using successful speaking strategies and persuasion skills.


2 videos, 3 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand

1. Video: Do a Self-evaluation of Your Speaking Skills
2. Reading: Lesson Guide for "Speaking Professional English" Course
3. Reading: Pronunciation Self Evaluation Chart
4. Practice Quiz: Check Your Knowledge
5. Video: Make Your Presentations Persuasive & Powerful
6. Practice Quiz: Check Your Knowledge
7. Reading: Additional Resources

Graded: Recording a Self-reflection

WEEK 4


Maximize Your English Communication Skills
Work on maximizing your English communication skills for now and for the future by learning more advanced ways to edit your writing and polish your pronunciation.


2 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Strategies for Creating & Editing Effective Writing
2. Practice Quiz: Check Your Knowledge
3. Reading: Write a Script for Your Video
4. Discussion Prompt: How has this Specialization affected your writing style?
5. Video: Advanced Pronunciation Improvement Techniques
6. Reading: Contractions with "am/is/are" & "have/has"
7. Reading: Additional Pronunciation Practice
8. Reading: Where to go from here?

Graded: ePortfolio Video/Audio Post