IV. Accent Reduction
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Summer Session: Tuesdays, June 20 - August 1 (no class 7/4), 4:30pm-6:30pm
This class helps non-native speakers to recognize and practice American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns in order to improve comprehension and intelligibility. This is accomplished through identification of problem areas, focused practice and recording of exercises for instructor feedback.
Course topics:
I: Oral Communication
Summer Session: Monday, June 12 - Thursday, June 15, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Attendance is required ALL 4 Days
This course focuses on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis is on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic activities both in and out of class covering pronunciation, idiom and slang usage, active listening skills, and conversation strategies.
Course topics:
Friday, May 12, 2:00pm-4:00pm, MSOB Courtyard
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting The Pop Nation gourmet popsicles for postdocs working on campus.
Sign up and stop by for a hand crafted, gourmet ice pop, made with real fresh fruit! All flavors are 100% vegan and gluten free!
Popsicles will be provided until supplies run out – we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Good advice and up-to-date information about the faculty job search comes from those who have just successfully completed a search.
All members of this panel of current Stanford PhDs and Postdocs have concluded the faculty job search during 2022-23 and have received at least one job offer. Some have juggled several competing offers. Come hear them give you the full picture:
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a coffee cart, plus Trish’s Mini Donuts for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and mini donuts on us!
This panel will highlight PhD-holders who are leaders at Stanford but are not faculty members. These panelists will discuss their career paths and their roles, as well as offering advice for those who are interested in "alt-ac" or non-faculty academic careers.
Panelists:
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a Spring treats get together for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for a Kara's mini cupcake (gluten free and vegan options available) and other sweet treats on us!
Treats will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Your postdoc training is more than just research! Apply design thinking to the wicked problem of a comprehensive postdoctoral training plan and make a bold plan that amplifies your interests and values as you transition to your career of choice. The work we do together will support new perspectives, identify mentoring needs, and ensure that your individual development plan is thoughtful and balanced.
Note: there is approximately an hour of required prework for this session. You will receive details for the prework upon registration.
Required Readings:
Chang, Y., Brickman, P., & Tanner, K. (2018). When Group Work Doesn’t Work: Insights from Students. CBE—Life Sciences Education,17(3). DOI: 10.1187/cbe.17-09-0199 -- LINK
Recommended Readings:
Title: The "What" and the "How" of Antiracist Teaching: Decolonizing the Curriculum and Creating an Inclusive Environment
Required Readings:
Arday, J., Belluigi, D. Z., & Thomas, D. (2020). Attempting to break the chain: reimaging inclusive pedagogy and decolonising the curriculum within the academy. Educational Philosophy and Theory,53(3); pp. 298–313. DOI:10.1080/00131857.2020.1773257 -- LINK
