International Graduate Student Courses

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GBL 5201: Teaching in English for International Teaching Assistants (2)

This two-hour credit course focuses on the classroom presentation and pronunciation skills necessary for ITAs to be successful in an American university classroom. As well as class instruction, each student receives individualized coaching sessions and feedback about their practice teaching presentations.

International students must have a speaking score of 25 on TOEFL (internet-based Test Of English as a Foreign Language) or 7.5 on IELTS (International English Language Testing System) in order to be assigned as an ITA. Those who score below these marks should enroll in GBL 5201 Teaching in English for International Teaching Assistants. Priority enrollment is given to international graduate students who are seeking teaching assistant positions; however, any international graduate student who wishes to improve their pronunciation and teaching skills may enroll based on availability.

Specific information about this course can be found at https://graduate.baylor.edu/ITA.

For more information, contact either:

Professor Chris Fabiszewski. Email: tanya_vernon@baylor.edu
Mrs. Meredith Moore. Email: meredith_l_moore@baylor.edu

GBL 5103: English for Academic Purposes for Graduate Writing (1)

This one-hour credit writing course is designed to help international graduate students develop complex skills in writing academic English. Students are provided opportunities to analyze and express ideas in academic texts while reading and critiquing the work of others. Students complete various assignments to become familiar with aspects of summarizing academic materials, synthesizing the existing research, describing their own research, and following field-specific citation guidelines to produce academic material.

GBL 5331: Graduate English for Academic Purposes: Reading and Writing (3)

This course is designed to help graduate students who are non-native speakers of English to improve and polish academic English for success in their field of study. Students are provided opportunities to analyze and express academic ideas while reading and critiquing the work of others. Students write essays and an argumentative research paper to apply knowledge to common forms of graduate-level writing. Contemporary academic texts about writing and peer-reviewed journals are used to develop students’ critical reading, field-specific vocabulary, and complex writing skills.

GBL 5333: Graduate English for Academic Purposes: Listening and Speaking (3)

This course is designed for graduate-level non-native English speakers to develop advanced listening, note-taking, and presentation skills essential for academic research, inquiry, and discourse. Students engage in authentic academic listening and speaking tasks to build fluency, comprehension, and academic vocabulary through extensive and intensive listening exercises of increasing complexity. The course emphasizes listening to academic lectures, seminars, and professional discussions, with a focus on detecting nuances in intonation, speaker attitudes, and the identification of main ideas and supporting details. Students develop the ability to actively participate in high-level academic discussions, manage opposing viewpoints, and navigate conversational turn-taking effectively. Emphasis is placed on refining critical thinking skills, including analyzing arguments, synthesizing information, and making inferences. Additionally, students will practice delivering clear, persuasive, and well-structured presentations suitable for academic and professional contexts. This course prepares students to excel in the rigorous communicative demands of graduate study.

Course offerings can fluctuate from term-to-term.

FAQ

Is there a charge for these courses?

If students are receiving full (100%) tuition remission, it should not cost the student anything financially. Most PhD students should be in this situation. Some international students might receive partial tuition remission, especially in MS or Professional programs. In that case an extra 3 – 6 hours might be a financial consideration.

When are the courses?

Fall 2026:

CRN 46173 GBL 5201 1 On Campus MW 1:25 PM 2:15 PM
CRN 48198 GBL 5201 2 On Campus F 1:25 PM 3:05 PM
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Where are the courses?

They will be held in the Sid Richardson building in the center of the Baylor campus.

How do I register?

You can register using the CRN numbers in the flyer, but we can also help you. Email us for more details at meredith_l_moore@baylor.edu