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Additional Communications Resources

Educational Resource Center (ERC)
1 University Road, Suite 150
The Sargent Gym Building
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-7077
e-mail: erc@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/erc

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Summer hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Resources: Tutoring, assistance with writing
Cost: Free to BU students with a valid Terrier card

Graduate Writing Fellows are available at the ERC Writing Center to assist graduate and undergraduate students with every stage of the writing process, from writer’s block to organization and stylistic issues. Emphasis is on clarity and structure in paper writing as well as on avoiding plagiarism. Students may call or stop by to make 40-minute appointments; three appointments are permitted per semester. Peer tutoring also is available for most undergraduate courses. Students can receive assistance with subject matter and learn methods for improving organizational skills and study habits.

The Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP)
890 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-4870
e-mail: celop@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/celop/part-time

Resources: Day and evening courses for students whose first language is not English.

Check the Web site for availability, cost, and schedule.

The Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) offers non-native speakers of English a variety of courses geared to different levels of language proficiency. Daytime courses are offered in Professional English and Academically-Oriented English, as well as general courses in English Language and Culture. Evening courses are available in English Communication Skills, Pronunciation, Speaking and Listening, TOEFL Preparation, Oral Communication and Presentations, and Academic and Professional Writing.

Metropolitan College Writing and Communication Courses
755 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-353-6000
e-mail: met@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/met

Resources: Writing and Communication courses for native speakers of English and International Students.

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MET AD 501 Business Communications for International Students
This four-credit course, designed for students for whom English is a second language, provides techniques for effective written and oral communication. Contact the Administrative Sciences Department for details and registration approval.

MET BC 101 Basic Writing Skills
A two-credit course that examines the logic and techniques of writing, with review of grammar and mechanics. For students who wish to improve their basic writing skills in preparation for further academic work, professional growth, or personal enrichment. Classes limited in size to ensure individual attention.

MET EN 101 Expository Composition for International Students I
A four-credit course geared to the student whose native language is not English. Basics of English composition and the organization of paragraphs and short essays are studied through frequent papers and exercises. Discussion of readings, individual conferences.

MET EN 102 Expository Composition for International Students II
For the student whose native language is not English, this four-credit course provides the basics of English composition. Students will learn how to organize paragraphs and short essays through frequent papers and writing exercises. Individual conferences keep the student aware of progress.

MET EN 103 Basic Composition
A four-credit course that concentrates on the basics of English composition: grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary use, sentence construction, and organization of sentences into paragraphs. Students write a minimum of 12 short papers during the term. Individual conferences.

MET EN 104 English Composition
This four-credit course that is required for all undergraduate degrees reinforces basic skills in communication necessary for college work. Instruction and practice in fundamentals of critical writing, reading, and thinking. Lectures are combined with seminars on vital current social, political, psychological, and philosophical issues. Students choose their seminars. Frequent papers; individual conferences.

MET EN 201 Intermediate Composition
Students practice writing exposition, argument and persuasion, the critical essay, and the research paper in this four-credit undergraduate class. Related readings, class discussion of papers, and individual conferences assist in the skill-building process. Prereq: EN 104 or equivalent, or exemption. Limited enrollment.

Summer Term
755 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-5124
e-mail: summer@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/summer

Resources: Courses for native speakers of English and International students.

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CAS WR 098 Intro to College Reading and Writing in English (ESL only)
Intended for students whose first language is not English. This four-credit undergraduate course focuses on analytical and persuasive writing. Intensive study of prose mechanics and essay structure, including grammar and punctuation; patterns for composing sentences and paragraphs; proper citation of sources in support of a thesis. Extensive reading, including one long reading and works that exemplify a variety of styles. Individual conferences.

CAS WR 100 Writing Seminars
These four-credit undergraduate classes stimulate the student’s imagination through reading and writing with a theme or topic in literature, thought, and society. Emphasis on assimilation of challenging readings into essays that are clear, accurate, persuasive, and engaging. Students practice in-classroom discussion of ideas and refinement of speaking skills. Special attention to comparison and synthesis. Individual conferences.

CAS 150 Writing and Research Seminar
This four-credit undergraduate class enhances the student’s reading and writing skills through a theme or topic in literature, thought, and society. Emphasis on research techniques, including the location, evaluation, and synthesis of secondary sources. Special attention to the role of evidence in persuasive writing. Assignments include oral presentations and two research papers.