Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students
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Course Summary
This course provides an overview of the graduate study experience in the United States. It covers topics such as the application process, funding opportunities, and academic expectations.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the graduate school application process in the United States
- Discover funding opportunities for graduate study
- Understand academic expectations in graduate school
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Research Scientist
- USA: $77,000
- India: ₹5,550,000
- Spain: €40,000
- University Professor
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹7,200,000
- Spain: €50,000
- Academic Advisor
- USA: $43,000
- India: ₹3,100,000
- Spain: €28,000
Related Topics for further study
- graduate school application
- funding opportunities
- academic expectations
- research skills
- career development
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a strong application for graduate school
- Identify funding opportunities for graduate study
- Understand the academic expectations and demands of graduate school
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of the US higher education system
- Proficiency in English language
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures with quizzes
- Discussion forums
Similar Courses
- Graduate Admissions
- Mastering the Job Search Process in Academia
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Rebecca Schuman
- Dr. Cathy Hannabach
Related Books
Description
This course prepares you to embark upon your future graduate studies in the U.S. with confidence. In this MOOC, you'll have the opportunity to meet other prospective graduate students, hear from experienced international graduate students in the United States, and to practice sharing your own thoughts, stories, and expertise in English. You’ll select a “target” graduate program at a U.S. college or university to use as a case study throughout the course. You may already be admitted to this program, or it may be an institution you hope to attend in the future. You will identify resources that support international graduate students in your target campus. You will have multiple opportunities to practice your English language skills through practice assignments and through interactions with one another.
Outline
- Week 1: Getting Acquainted
- Introducing Yourself
- Meet Your Course Instructor
- Introducing Your Target Institution
- Review Example Introduction to Michigan (From U-M Rackham Graduate School)
- Graduate Student Identity
- Reflection: Walking in new shoes (From U-M School of Information)
- Getting Ready for Graduate School (From the U-M Rackham Graduate School)
- Community Guidelines for Participation
- Help us learn more about you!
- Week 2: Introducing Yourself Professionally
- What is an Elevator Pitch?
- Language for the Elevator Pitch
- Expanding Your Speaking Vocabulary
- Introduction to MICASE Transcribed Real Speaking Situations
- Introduction to Vocabulary.com to Generate Personalized Lists and Quizzes
- Our First and Second Language Selves
- Verbs to Describe Your Experience
- Language for Introducing Yourself Professionally
- Reflect on Your Elevator Pitch
- Week 3: English for Interactive Learning & Teamwork
- Interaction & Teamwork Overview
- How Diverse Groups Can Positively Impact Learning
- Tips to Promote Mutual Understanding in Groups
- Language for Negotiating One's Group Tasks (Part 1)
- Language for Negotiating One's Group Tasks (Part 2)
- Strategies for Negotiating One's Group Responsibilities
- Week 4: English for Research & Scholarship
- Joining an Academic Discipline
- Munger Graduate Residences (From U-M Housing)
- Introducing Your Research (From U-M Engineering)
- Communicating and Collaborating with Faculty
- Ownership & Sharing of Scholarship
- Using the MICUSP Corpus to Explore Language Use, Organization, and Citations in Academic Writing
- Using the MICUSP Corpus to Explore Language Use, Organization, and Citations in Academic Writing
- Week 5: English in Campus Life
- Getting Connected
- Advice from Experienced Graduate Students (From U-M Rackham Graduate School)
- Exploration: Work-life Balance (From U-M Rackham Graduate School)
- Post-course Survey
- Final reflection: Using Your Elevator Pitch in Your Target Institution
Pamela Bogart
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