AFIT_Statement_of_Work_Jun_2015.pdf

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Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Statement of Work (SOW)

English (as a second language) International Officers Prep Course

Background:

This course provides AFIT students for whom English is a second or foreign language with specific, academically focused training and practice in English communication. The instructor is able to meet with both professors and students out of the classroom setting to assist with intercultural and/or language communications issues. Listed below, all skill areas and activities covered in this course:

Activity 1: Grammar

A reviewed of grammar and instructions on a practical use of correct grammar in real-life speech and writing. Also, focuses on usage in academic and military-related situations.

Activity 2: Reading

Reading speed and enhanced reading comprehension is part of the course, stressing note taking and utilizing sources for writing with efficient reading and note taking skills. Use of reading clues to both refine reading ability and expand vocabulary is a major focus.

Activity 3: Pronunciation and Fluency

Pronunciation and fluency in daily speech and public presentations, including working on class team for presentations and reports.

Activity 4: Interacting effectively in graduate class

Interacting effectively in graduate level classes and participating proactively in study and project groups. Objectives include presentations skills and communicating effectively in one-on-one meetings with advisors, professors and other students.

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Activity 5: Listening Comprehension

Enhances understanding the importance of active listening is a key to note taking in the classroom and in meetings. Additional, targets on speaking and listening on the telephone.

Activity 6: Courtesy and Personal Interactions in the United States of America (USA)

The activity focuses on acceptable and productive interaction with advisors, professors, administrators, and other students.

Activity 7: Paper and Thesis Writing

Bringing to the students’ educational background, this part of the course touches on correct writing skills, grammar, word choice, style, clarity, and avoiding appearance of plagiarism.