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BASE 36Introduction to Academic Speaking and Communication Strategies

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Bridge to Academic Success in English

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course introduces students to a variety of formal and informal academic speaking environments and helps them to improve their confidence, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and presentation skills in order to become more engaged participants in conversations, discussions, and presentations, both in and out of the classroom.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001688818 / 35T 09:00–10:50
W 14:00–15:50
F 13:30–15:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

92% liked it67% easy100% useful

From 12 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Great course to improve your oral skills, practice delivering presentations, and learning vocabulary.

    Feb 2020 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Useful course. You learn how to express yourself in expositions. Learn new sounds and tips when speaking.

    Dec 2019 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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