CETL Courses
For-credit courses in academic writing and oral communication for Georgia Tech international graduate students.
For: Georgia Tech international graduate students
Semester Courses for Credit
Each semester, the Center for Teaching and Learning and the College of Lifetime Learning offer credit courses to help international graduate students improve their communication skills in English. Each runs for a full semester and combines live class sessions with individual one-on-one meetings with the instructor.
Academic Writing for International Graduate Students
Learn the cultural conventions of academic and technical writing, along with the principles of organizing ideas clearly, completely, and cohesively. Practice independent proofreading and editing, and meet one-on-one with the instructor.
Instructor: Karen Peterson · Contact about this course
Oral Communication Skills for International Graduate Students
Build the speaking and presentation skills you need for academic and professional settings. Practice oral communication approaches and strategies, build confidence delivering presentations and moderating Q&A sessions, and engage in individual feedback sessions.
Instructor: Kendall Nelson · Contact about this course
Presentation Skills for International Graduate Students
An advanced oral skills class for graduate students who want to improve their presentation skills in English for more effective communication in academic and professional situations.
How It Works
- Full semester (fall or spring); CETL 8723 and CETL 8797 also run in summer
- Live class sessions plus one-on-one meetings with your instructor
- 2 credit hours per course
Need to satisfy the English proficiency requirement for graduate admission? See grad.gatech.edu/english-proficiency for TOEFL and IELTS requirements.
Thinking about a workshop instead? Workshops are single-session, focused topics—short term commitment. See CETL Workshops →
Registration
Register through OSCAR. Choose your semester, then search the subject code CETL (Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning).