Academic Discourse Graduate (ADG)
ADG 5400 Orientation. (Formerly 400) This short (15 contact hours) course provides international students with an introduction to graduate level study at Benedictine University and to the BenU community. Students will become comfortable with key aspects of the academic culture and community of the University, will be provided with support and information for various aspects of academics and life both on and off campus, and will build confidence and skills through interaction with members of the Benedictine University community. Pass/Fail grading. 0 quarter credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
ADG 5401 Introduction to the American Graduate Classroom. (Formerly 401) This ten week course is for international non native speakers of English concurrently undertaking graduate studies. Students will gain a clearer understanding of what professors expect of them in American graduate level courses. Students will learn advanced reading, writing, classroom interaction and study techniques that are essential for success in graduate academic programs. Prerequisite or corequisite: ADG 5400. Pass/Fail grading. 3 quarter credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
ADG 5402 Success in the American Graduate Classroom. (Formerly 402) This ten week course is for international non native speakers of English concurrently undertaking graduate studies. The course builds on ADG 5401 with continued advanced academic skills development. Students will undertake supervised researched writing projects and practice giving oral presentations appropriate to their field. Prerequisites: ADG 5400; ADU 5401 or placement. Pass/Fail grading. 0 quarter credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
ADG 5411 Academic Skills Lab. (Formerly 411) This sequence of 10 needs-based lab sessions is for international non native speakers of English concurrently undertaking graduate studies. Supports and consolidates speaking and listening skills in the student’s field of study. May be linked thematically to support another course in the discipline. Prerequisites or corequisites: ADG 5400; ADG 5401 or 5402, or by placement. Pass/Fail grading. 0 quarter credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 0.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
ADG 5412 Individual and Small Group Study Lab. (Formerly 412) This sequence of 10 specifically-focused needs-based sessions is for international non native speakers of English concurrently undertaking graduate studies. Study groups and activities support the development of higher level proficiency using academic English in the student’s discipline. Prerequisites or corequisites: ADG 5400; ADG 5401 or 5402, or by placement. Pass/Fail grading. 0 quarter credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)