ICAPE offers two types of workshops. We offer workshops for educators to help them improve their teaching skills. And, we offer workshops for multilingual students to help them improve their English language skills and achieve their academic goals.
Email Us at icape@lehigh.edu for Questions!
Academic Literacies Workshops FOR ALL
The International Center for Academic and Professional English offers workshops on communication skills, cultural awareness and intercultural communication for students, faculty and staff. Workshops are free for Lehigh University students, faculty, and staff. For Bethlehem community members, there is a $25 registration fee per workshop. See graduate and professional workshops below. To request a workshop, please complete this form.
FALL 2025 ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS
Pronunciation Skills for Multilingual Students and Scholars
Fridays, August 29th - December 5th 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm – Maginnes 103
Facilitator(s): Mike O'Neill
* Pronunciation lessons for students of the intermediate-high or advanced levels interested in enhancing their English language skills for academic, professional, and interpersonal purposes. Open to students, faculty, staff, TAs and Lehigh spouses. Brought to you by the International Center for Academic and Professional English (ICAPE).
Ask Me Anything about U.S. Language and Popular Culture
September 5th 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Coxe Hall - Room 215 (Global Union Lounge)
Facilitator(s): Mike O'Neill & Patricia Goldman
* During this workshop, participants will learn strategies to identify and address the most frequent grammatical mistakes encountered in academic and professional writing. Participants will learn practical strategies to recognize and correct these errors, enhancing the clarity and impact of their written communication.
WRT 005: Your Passport to Global Writing – An Experiential FYW Course for All Students Seeking International Collaboration, Hands-On Research, & Real-World Impact
October 3rd & October 30th 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Steps- Room 101
Facilitator(s): Jessica Harbaum & Teresa Cusumano
* Lehigh students have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a first year writing course that includes study abroad and international learning experiences without ever leaving their writing classroom.
Giving Effective Oral Presentations
October 10th 7:00 am – 8:15 am Maginnes Hall – Room 101
Facilitator(s): Mark Ouellette
* This workshop addresses how you can plan and deliver an engaging oral presentation in person and on Zoom. The workshop particularly uses the analogy of a “bus tour guide” to help you get your audience “on the bus” in the beginning, interested “during the ride,” and safely “off the bus with a souvenir.”
Fall into Festivities: Learn About American Holiday Culture & Craft Your Own Seasonal Decoration
October 10th 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Maginnes Hall - Room 101
Facilitator(s): Kiki Montufar & Teresa Cusumano
* Celebrate the season by exploring American fall and winter holiday traditions—from Halloween to Thanksgiving and beyond! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll learn about cultural customs and create your own festive decoration to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
Rhetoric in Video Games and Media: The Language of Analysis
October 17th 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Maginnes Hall - Room 102 & Via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Jessica Harbaum & Mike O'Neill
* Do you think video games and VR carry a deeper message? Participants of this workshop will learn how to analyze all forms of media with a critical eye, and learn useful language strategies for writing or speaking about topics such as video games, social media, advertisements, and more. Participants of this workshop will walk away with a toolkit for analyzing media and presenting it academically.
Twenty Most Common Grammatical Errors
November 7th 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Jessica Harbaum
* During this workshop, participants will learn strategies to identify and address the most frequent grammatical mistakes encountered in academic and professional writing. Participants will learn practical strategies to recognize and correct these errors, enhancing the clarity and impact of their written communication.
Final Draft Fix-Up: Drop in for Research Paper Feedback!
December 5th 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Maginnes Hall - Room 103
Facilitator(s): Kiki Montufar & Teresa Cusumano
* Need a second pair of eyes on your paper? Stop by for quick, one-on-one feedback on your research paper draft. Get help with structure, clarity, citations, and more—no appointment needed. Bring your draft and your questions!
Other Workshops
International Teaching Assistant (ITA) and TOPSS Workshops
The Culture of American College Classrooms for International TAs
September 19th 8:00 am - 9:00 am Via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Mike O'Neill
* Classroom cultural expectations on the part of students can differ from country to country. As a potential international teaching assistant (ITA), you may be asking some important questions. What do undergraduate students expect from me as an ITA from another country? What challenges might I face? And, how do I help students learn more actively? These are all questions that will be addressed from a cultural and linguistic perspective.
Pronunciation Brush Up for International TAs
November 21st 2:00 - 3:00 pm Maginnes Hall - Room 103
Facilitator(s): Mike O'Neill
* The workshop will focus on some of the most common pronunciation challenges faced by multilingual speakers, such as syllable stress, sentence stress, and intonation. Attendees will be provided with practical strategies for classroom communication and materials for ongoing practice. This workshop is designed for current or prospective international teaching assistants who want to improve their English pronunciation.
Overview of the TOPSS for Teaching Assistants
December 5th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Maginnes Hall - Room 270 & Via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Ashley Murphy
* This workshop will provide a broad overview of the TOPSS test for teaching assistants and Lehigh’s Oral Proficiency Interview. Time allowing, attendees can practice and receive feedback.