COURSES:
Writing the Research Paper (GLS 470)
This course provides the skills necessary to develop and produce a
secondary research paper at the graduate level. Students learn to search and evaluate electronic sources,
practice effective reading strategies, take notes, paraphrase, summarize, synthesize and document sources. Course
assignments allow students to experience the research process from narrowing the research focus and preparing a
working bibliography, to developing a thesis statement and outline, writing and revising drafts, and editing the
final copy.
Grammar for Writers (GLS 471)
This course focuses on correct usage of complex sentence structures and advanced grammatical forms
as required to produce a graduate level paper. Topics addressed include combining ideas using subordination, identifying
and correcting common sentence problems, and mastering verb tenses and verb forms. Samples of students' own writing
are used to practice proofreading and editing skills. In addition, independent learning strategies such as using
resources, self-editing and peer collaboration are practiced
Team Work/Oral Presentation (GLS 472)
In this course, instruction and practice focus on working effectively in teams to analyze cases, and plan and
deliver presentations using PowerPoint. Employing topics that include career development, international negotiation,
and environmental issues, strategies are introduced to facilitate oral communication in both group discussions
and oral presentations. Self-assessment and group dynamics evaluation are practiced as strategies contributing to
effective team work.
Career Development
International Business Negotiations
Environmental Issues
Employee Motivation
Management Styles
Marketing Strategies
ACTIVITIES:
WebQuests
Case Studies
Research Project
PowerPoint Presentations
STRATEGIES:
Planning Using graphic organizers
Collaborating Notetaking
Using resources Accessing previous knowledge
Annotating text Self-assessement
Peer Review Process Writing
