* Language -- improving command of functional grammar (with direct application to communication needs in the classroom), aural comprehension skills (especially in relation to classroom interaction), and pronunciation (with emphasis on stress and reduction rules, classroom discourse, and key terms in the students's field of study). Students who have major pronunciation difficulties are referred to the Speaking Skills Workshop for individualized tutoring.

* Culture -- developing awareness of the culture of the undergraduate American classroom, one's attitude toward that culture, and of how best to deal with it as an instructor. The course provides classroom observations, visits from outside lecturers, and an undergraduate panel question/answer session.

* Pedagogy -- developing proficiency in the teaching strategies that will improve the ability to communicate effectively in the classroom. Topics to be covered include eye contact, proxemics, other elements of non-verbal communication, visual aids, classroom procedures, organizational techniques, questioning techniques. The course provides extensive peer teaching with videotaping and individual review.

Students whose TSE or SPEAK score is 190 and those who have successfully completed English 104 and passed the exit test will be recommended to enroll in English 105. Students who score 200 to 230 may enroll in English 105 or may, on the recommendation of their departments, ask to schedule a Mock-Teaching Test, the alternate screening for certification. The course is graded S/U. Satisfactory completion of the course does not, however, automatically certify student to begin teaching duties. Students must take the 105 exit test, the Mock-Teaching Test. Students who pass the Mock-Teaching Test will be certified to teach.