English Language Support (ELSO)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

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ELSO 6210
Improving Pronunciation

When we think about pronunciation, we often think about individual sounds, but other features of speech are often more important for making oneself understood. These features, such as pausing, intonation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14543 ELSO 6210   LEC 001

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  • Only Cornell international graduate and professional students who are able to enroll in courses through Student Center may enroll in ELSO courses.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14759 ELSO 6210   LEC 002

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Only full-time matriculated international multilingual graduate and professional students may enroll.

ELSO 6220
Taking Part in Discussions

In academia, students participate in discussions to share and create new knowledge, challenge ideas, and negotiate their identities. Thus participating in discussions is essential for students to become ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18081 ELSO 6220   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Only Cornell international graduate and professional students who are able to enroll in courses through Student Center may enroll in ELSO courses.

ELSO 6230
Designing and Delivering Effective Presentations

Whether presenting for seminars, journal club meetings, conferences, or in classes, being comfortable presenting is an essential part of graduate studies. This course will provide students with strategies ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14821 ELSO 6230   LEC 001

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  • Only Cornell international graduate and professional students who are able to enroll in courses through Student Center may enroll in ELSO courses.

ELSO 6510
Writing, Revising, and Editing

During this course, students focus on a small writing project while learning strategies for developing a more effective writing process, engaging in peer review, and using features of academic style. By ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14545 ELSO 6510   LEC 001

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  • Only Cornell international graduate and professional students who are able to enroll in courses through Student Center may enroll in ELSO courses.

ELSO 6530
Becoming a Better Editor of Your Work

This course introduces a range of strategies for identifying and addressing issues related to organization, syntax, style, usage, and grammar.  Students apply these strategies to texts that they have already ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14588 ELSO 6530   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Only Cornell international graduate and professional students who are able to enroll in courses through Student Center may enroll in ELSO courses.

ELSO 6540
Advanced Academic Writing: Writing with Sources

To write academic papers with sophistication, you must know how to write effectively with sources--how to read papers strategically, take effective notes, integrate source material into your prose, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17876 ELSO 6540   LEC 001

  •  

  • Only Cornell international graduate and professional students who are able to enroll in courses through Student Center may enroll in ELSO courses.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14760 ELSO 6540   LEC 002

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Only Cornell international graduate and professional students who are able to enroll in courses through Student Center may enroll in ELSO courses.

ELSO 6590
Thesis and Dissertation Writers Workshop

This course is designed to assist international writers in making progress on theses and dissertations by providing structured writing time, access to resources, and a supportive peer community. Each week, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14546 ELSO 6590   LEC 001

  • This course is enrolled by permission of the instructor. To apply for this course, find the link on the ELSO courses website: https://knight.as.cornell.edu/elso-courses. This, and all ELSO courses, are restricted to Cornell international graduate students.

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ELSO 6630
Preparing for the Academic Job Search

This course is designed to assist advanced international doctoral students as they prepare to apply for academic positions. Students will learn strategies for planning an academic job search, developing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 14815 ELSO 6630   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    This course is enrolled by permission of the instructor. To apply for this course, find the link on the ELSO courses website: https://knight.as.cornell.edu/elso-courses. This, and all ELSO courses, are restricted to Cornell international graduate students.

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