Sample Schedule for Global Awareness and Intercultural Communication Seminar*
(4-week program/Synchronous Instruction via Zoom)
| Pacific Standard Time |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 - 3:50 p.m. |
Intercultural |
Intercultural Communication Skills |
Intercultural Communication Skills |
Intercultural Communication Skills |
Special Lecture (3:30 - 5 p.m.) |
| 4 - 4:50 p.m. |
Hot Topics in American Culture |
Hot Topics in American Culture | Hot Topics in American Culture | Hot Topics in American Culture | |
| 5 - 6:50 p.m. | Global Awareness through SDGs | Global Awareness through SDGs |
Global Awareness through SDGs Discussion Session |
Global Awareness through SDGs |
|
| 7:30 - 8:20 p.m. | Conversation Club |
*Program schedule may vary.
Sample Schedule for Interdisciplinary STEM Seminar*
(4-week program/Synchronous Instruction via Zoom)
| Pacific Standard Time |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 - 3:50 p.m. |
Listening Comprehension and Pronunciation |
Listening Comprehension and Pronunciation | Listening Comprehension and Pronunciation | Listening Comprehension and Pronunciation | Special Lecture (3:30 - 5 p.m.) |
| 4 - 5:50 p.m. |
Hot Topics in STEM |
Hot Topics in STEM Discussion Session (4 - 4:50 p.m.) |
Hot Topics in STEM | Hot Topics in STEM | |
| 6 - 6:50 p.m. | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
|
| 7:30 - 8:20 p.m. | Conversation Club | Conversation Club |
*Program schedule may vary.
Sample Schedule for University Seminar*
(Six-week program/Synchronous instruction via Zoom)
| Week | Goals | Activities | Assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Academic Skills The American University Classroom |
Welcome/Introduction – Get to know you Course Logistics & Details – Investigate courses! |
Select 8 online classes to observe. Be prepared to share and explain why you have chosen each class. |
| Week 2 | Taking Notes and Following Lectures |
Notetaking strategies
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News Journal due Monday 5-minute presentation: Study habits and self-analysis One-on-one meeting with instructor (#1) |
| Week 3 | Reading and Annotating Academic Texts |
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News Journal due Monday Response to reading |
| Week 4 |
Paraphrasing and Summarizing Group Work |
Improving and advancing summarizing and paraphrasing skills Taking initiative in the American classroom |
News Journal due Monday One-on-one meeting with instructor (#2) |
| Week 5 | Taking Initiative in the American Classroom |
Identifying and Developing Leadership Skills |
News Journal due Monday |
| Week 6 | Course Response and Reflection | Final Course Reflection | Course Reflection Essay |
*Program schedule subject to change depending on needs of the class.