Workshops
- All workshops are free and open only to UNC undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students, postdoctoral and visiting scholars, faculty, and staff.
- Please register online in advance.
- Questions? See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information, watch this video introduction, or email the ELAC coordinator.
- You can watch ELAC Online presentations of our most popular workshops at any time!
Workshops for Fall 2009
| Workshop Description | Dates and Times (Click to register if underlined) |
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Grammar TopicsInstruction and practice in using important grammar functions to make meaning in academic writing and speaking. Please also ask questions and bring examples from your reading and writing. This series is offered twice: Mondays in the FedEx Global Education Center (GEC) from Sep 14-Oct 26, and repeated Fridays at the Writing Center, Oct 30-Nov 20. |
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| 1. Verb Tenses (past and present; simple, progressive, perfect; passive and active) | Monday, Sep 14, 4-5pm | GEC, room 3033 |
| Friday Oct 30, 12-1pm | Writing Center | |
| 2. Articles and Determiners (the, a, an, this, these, that, those) | Monday, Sep 21, 4-5pm | GEC, room 3033 |
| Friday Nov 6, 12-1pm | Writing Center | |
| 3. Clauses and Connectors (relative clauses, dependent clauses, and, or, because, therefore, etc.) | Monday, Oct 5, 4-5pm | GEC, room 3033 |
| Friday Nov 13, 12-1pm | Writing Center | |
| 4. Punctuation (periods, commas, semi-colons, colons, quotation marks and more!) | Monday, Oct 12, 4-5pm | GEC, room 2008 |
| Friday Nov 20, 12-1pm | Writing Center | |
| 5. Strength of Claim (modal verbs, adverbs, reporting verbs, and diplomatic language) | Monday, Oct 19, 4-5pm | GEC, room 3033 |
| 6. Information Structure (using grammar to improve the flow of your writing) | Monday, Oct 26, 4-5pm | GEC, room 3033 |
Dissertation Proposal Writing (for international PhD students) |
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| An introduction to the format, style, language, and requirements of writing your dissertation (or thesis) proposal. For international doctoral students who are writing or going to write their proposals. Includes all major formats, including NIH style. | Thursday, Oct 22, 12:00-1:30pm (during the UNC Fall Break) Thursday, Nov 5, 12:00-1:30pm |
Health Sciences Library, room 307 |
Pronunciation ImprovementSpeak more clearly by practicing the sounds, intonation, and rhythms of English. |
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| Part 1: The Sounds of English -- a review of vowel and consonant sounds, with diagnosis of your individual problems. | FedEx Global Education Center, room 4033 -- NOTE ROOM CHANGE! | Monday, Nov 23, 4-5pm |
| Part 2: Pause and Stress -- speak more clearly by stressing the right syllable and pausing in the right places. | FedEx Global Education Center, room 3033 | Monday, Nov 30, 4-5pm |
| Part 3: Intonation -- improve your pronunciation by learning the different musical patterns of English sentences. | FedEx Global Education Center, room 3033 | Monday, Dec 7, 4-5pm |
Resume, CV, and Application Writing Workshop |
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| Learn the conventions of American resumes, CVs, and cover letters for job and university applications. Bring your own materials to work on and get feedback. | Tuesday, Dec 1, 12-1pm | Writing Center |
Paraphrasing & Avoiding Plagiarism |
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| Quoting, paraphrasing, and citing sources are essential writing skills. Learn how to use sources correctly and effectively in your research. Also available online NOW! |
Monday, Nov 2, 4-5pm | Global Education Center, room 3033 |
Culture Shock: After the Honeymoon |
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| Everybody experiences culture shock when they move to a less familiar environment. Learn what culture shock is and how to overcome it at this fun, interactive special workshop. (Free lunch!) Sponsored by the Graduate School | Friday, Oct 2, 12-2pm | Graduate Student Center |
Academic Reading Strategies |
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| Learn how to use strategies for reading academic texts, including: using textual signposts, note-taking and outlining, skimming and scanning, and understanding reference. | Friday, Sep 11, 12-1pm | Writing Center |
Proofreading Techniques |
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| Editing your work for spelling, punctuation, and grammar can improve your writing and your grade! Bring a current or recent piece of writing and learn how to proofread effectively. Also available online NOW! |
Friday, Oct 16, 12-1pm | Writing Center |
