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Pronunciation generally takes a long time to change; however, there are specific strategies that can help make your speech more comprehensible. 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.

Have you experienced communication difficulties in the classroom? This workshop will discuss communication challenges in order to help the international teaching assistants identify language difficulties and improve communication in the classroom. Participants will learn strategies for sharing information, responding to questions, and understanding and modifying language for the situation. *This workshop is designed for current or prospective international teaching assistants who want to improve their classroom communication.

This workshop focuses on English outside the classroom, especially as it relates to U.S. culture. Participants will discuss language usage in daily life and have opportunities to share their experience. What does someone mean when they say “Catch the Packer Express or the LANTA”? How do you respond when asked, “What’s up?” Join ICAPE’s language specialists in exploring common English phrases and idioms as well as some of the language of Lehigh.

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Communication skills are critical for success in college and in the workplace. It is important to understand and effectively communicate your needs to others. This workshop will focus on building your self-advocacy skills to enhance your working relationships. We will discuss strategies to clearly articulate your thoughts and needs as well as ask for and receive help from others.

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Learn valuable strategies for making connections with classmates and instructors on Zoom. This workshop will highlight the platforms available to you as a Lehigh student, develop new contacts, and expand your Lehigh network in 2021.

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Punctuation can be pesky, but learning to use punctuation effectively can make all the difference when trying to get your point across. Join us for this useful seminar to increase the power in your writing.

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What does it mean to incorporate source material in an academic paper. Moving beyond the quote sandwich, participants will learn strategies to add to the academic conversation

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Finding good, credible sources in academic writing can be very challenging. This workshop will offer strategies for finding a variety of sources needed to write a well-rounded paper by acknowledging that both primary and secondary sources are necessary.

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This workshop will prepare graduate students who are ITA candidates for the TOPSS exam. Learn about the background of the TOPSS exam and resources available. Participants will also learn how to make a clear announcement,how to transition smoothly to Part II of the TOPSS, and how to make a successful presentation in an academic setting, including preparation, organization, audience interaction, non-verbal communication, visuals and clear speech.

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Cross-cultural communication can be especially challenging in a virtual environment. This workshop will help participants to better understand cultural differences in communication styles.

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Just in time for writing your final papers, this workshop offers strategies to make searching for the perfect reference even easier.

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Join us for a dynamic virtual conversation around the themes of responsibility, intensity and creativity
This year pushed the world into a new era, drastically and abruptly changing the way we relate and live. With fear of the Other, violence and uncertainty rising, the need to foster a desire to understand those unlike us and to commit to the larger good of the world is intense, indeed.

As educators, we are front-line even while on Zoom. How do we respond?Where is creativity exploding in response to the crises, and how do creative modes help us document, cope, protest or engender change?What is our responsibility as educators, and how do shifting intensities direct us to act?How might we intensify our work productively in order to respond?Please join us in this free virtual conference to discuss these and other questions. We are inviting educators across the world who intervene at varying levels. Session formats vary from participatory/workshop mode, to watching a panel or an individual talk, to interview, followed by Q&A.

Join us for a dynamic virtual conversation around the themes of responsibility, intensity and creativity
This year pushed the world into a new era, drastically and abruptly changing the way we relate and live. With fear of the Other, violence and uncertainty rising, the need to foster a desire to understand those unlike us and to commit to the larger good of the world is intense, indeed.

As educators, we are front-line even while on Zoom. How do we respond?Where is creativity exploding in response to the crises, and how do creative modes help us document, cope, protest or engender change?What is our responsibility as educators, and how do shifting intensities direct us to act?How might we intensify our work productively in order to respond?Please join us in this free virtual conference to discuss these and other questions. We are inviting educators across the world who intervene at varying levels. Session formats vary from participatory/workshop mode, to watching a panel or an individual talk, to interview, followed by Q&A.

Any plans for Halloween? Leave it to LAD! Check out LAD's menu of events for October 30th, starting with The Haunting from Lehigh University and ending with a showing of the Rocky Horrow Show. Check out individual flyers of each event for more details!

Learn more about the many cultures in Africa!

Meet other Lehigh students, make new friends, and win prizes!