Many international students want to study for graduate degrees in the U.S., but are concerned about their English proficiency and cultural differences.Success in an American graduate school requires a special set of skills. The Pre-Graduate Program can help you prepare for the American graduate school experience. The Pre-Graduate Program is the only one of its kind in New York City. Students begin to prepare for their MBA or other graduate degrees by learning the skills for academic success.
In the Pre-Graduate Program students learn to:

• Participate actively in group discussions
• Work on team projects
• Conduct library and internet research
• Organize American-style research papers
• Apply internet skills to class projects
• Deliver sophisticated, clear, and confident presentations
• Listen effectively and take notes during an academic lecture
• Read for accuracy, meaning, and speed

Our experienced instructors use innovative, student-centered methods to teach. Students learn the academic skills they will use in graduate school. Students learn to become active members of an American graduate program. The classes are small, so students are able to receive the attention they deserve. All students in the Pre-Graduate program can use Pace University's library and computer lab facilities.
In the multimedia lab, students can practice their skills with TOEFL and GMAT preparation software. Every student receives assistance on their graduate application materials from the Pre-Graduate Advisor.

Academic Writing
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to college-level reading and writing and to explore various issues of American culture. Students are expected to read and think critically about assigned texts in order to develop thoughtful and effective written essays.
Students learn how to compose different styles of essays - persuasive, cause/effect, narrative and etc. Students improve grammar in the context of their own writing. Most students in the course plan to continue at Pace and are helped to prepare for meeting the requirements of university-level writing courses.
Academic Skills
This course simulates a college classroom in order to provide the skills necessary to succeed in an academic setting. Students write an American-style research paper, learn academic reading skills and test-taking strategies, as well as listen effectively and take notes during an academic lecture

TOEFL AND GMAT PREPARATION
Students learn the formats of the new iBT(Internet-based test) exams. Students practice test-taking strategies, time management and guessing techniques using past exams and simulated exams. Students review English grammar and vocabulary. (GMAT includes math review.)
TOEFL WRITING
Students develop skills and strategies for writing the TOEFL essay. The skills students will learn to include decoding the topics, speed outlining, development of ideas, introductory paragraphs, unified support paragraphs, concluding paragraphs, transitions, editing, and sentence structure. Through weekly written assignments, students will become more comfortable and confident working within the 30-minute time frame.

Course Description

SUMMER II 2017 JULY 12- AUGUST 22
The summer English for Lawyers Program is designed for students who want to prepare for study in a Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at Pace Law School or other law schools in the United States. The curriculum is based on legal issues and topics, emphasizing the language and academic skills needed to succeed in an LL.M. program. This program consists of a full-time 24hr/week schedule offering four courses.
NOTE: This program is only available at our Westchester Campus in White Plains.

[7 Week Sessions]

Career Management Skills( New Course for ESL Professionals Seeking or Changing Jobs ! )
Develop essential skills needed for a successful job interview. Gain practice researching jobs and companies and understand how to frame your own experience to fit the requirements of a job. Practice your interview questions and answers on-camera to develop confidence and make a good impression on the interviewer.

Clear and Accurate Speech I & II
Improve the clarity and accuracy of speech in professional situations by targeting the sounds, rhythm, and accurate pronunciation of standard American English. Includes intonation and stress patterns, articulation of individual vowels and consonants, and communication strategies.

Effective Business Writing I & II
Master the essential skills for writing in business and technical situations. Instruction focuses on effective organization, improved editing techniques, and appropriate tones and formats for business communication. Includes e-mail, business letters, memos, and short reports.

Grammar for Professional Communication
Learn to effectively and appropriately use advanced grammatical structures both in speaking and writing. Gain practice expressing and interpreting differences in meaning, learn to distinguish differences in closely related grammatical forms, and use new structures in a series of short writings and speaking tasks on professional topics.

Integrated Skills
Gain an overall balanced improvement in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective participation in various professional situations. Get immediate feedback on your presentations and other business communications through in-class video recording. Includes presentations, meeting skills, telephone skills, pronunciation and listening practice, and various forms of business writing.

Oral Communication Skills I & II
Develop fluency, sophistication, and diplomacy in professional communication situations through class discussions, simulations of meetings and negotiations, and in-class presentations. Get immediate feedback on your presentations and other business communications through in-class video recording. Includes effective telephone use, professional socializing, networking, and interviewing skills.

Technical Writing
Strengthen writing skills for writing in business and technical situations. Includes multiple-page reports, proposals, newsletters, professional articles, and executive summaries. Expand use of language variety, graphics and visuals. Web-enhanced course provides additional exercises for motivated students.