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American Language Institute (ALI)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/ali/
- Students who want to take an ALI class that they have not placed into from the ISE or previous ALI class, should contact the ALI first. All teacher assignments are tentative and subject to change without prior notice. For D-clearance, please email askali@usc.edu.
Required for international students whose oral skills are assessed to be at the low intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10101R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 12 | Kimberley Briesch Sumner | SOSB38 | PDF (565344 KB) |  |
| 10103R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 12 | Kimberley Briesch Sumner | ONLINE | PDF (362161 KB) | |
Required for international students whose writing skills are assessed to be at the low intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10105R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 12 | Kimberley Briesch Sumner | CPA204 | PDF (349234 KB) | |
Required for international students whose oral skills are assessed to be at the intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10113D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 13 | Samantha Jungheim | DCCB23 | | |
| 10114R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 12 | Mary Ann Murphy | THH112 | | |
| 10117R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 12 | Mary Ann Murphy | SOSB43 | |
Required for international students whose writing skills are assessed to be at the intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10123R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Olivia Martinez | DCCB25 | | |
| 10125R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 13 | Samantha Jungheim | HED103 | | |
| 10128R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Mon, Wed | 11 of 14 | Olivia Martinez | ONLINE | |
Required for international students whose pronunciation skills are assessed at the high intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10133R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 6 of 12 | Barry Griner | HED103 | |
Required for international students whose oral skills are assessed to be at the high intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10138R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 14 | Olivia Martinez | WPH104 | | |
| 10139R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 14 | Olivia Martinez | DCCB23 | |
Required for international students whose writing skills are assessed to be at the high intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10144D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Nina Kang | GFS204 | PDF (212702 KB) | |
| 10145R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 14 | Nina Kang | THH115 | PDF (212079 KB) | |
| 10146D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 14 | Pamela Minet-Lucid | ONLINE | | |
| 10147R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 14 | Nina Kang | THH113 | PDF (212327 KB) | |
| 10148R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 14 | Richard Jones | THH105 | PDF (186780 KB) | |
| 10151D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | Richard Jones | ONLINE | PDF (186708 KB) | |
Required for international teaching assistants (ITAs) whose oral skills are assessed to be at the intermediate level by the ITA Exam or previous ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10153D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 8 | Tracy Levin | ONLINE | | |
| 10155D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 8 of 8 | Anastassia Tzoytzoyrakos | WPH204 | |
Required for international students whose pronunciation skills are assessed at the advanced level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10157R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 14 | Barry Griner | THH113 | | |
| 10158R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 18 | Barry Griner | WPH107 | |
Required for international students whose oral skills are assessed to be at the advanced level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10162R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 12 | Eric Roth | THH105 | Word (65573 KB) | |
Required for international students whose writing skills are assessed to be at the advanced level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or previous ALI course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10159R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 12 | Pamela Minet-Lucid | DCCB23 | | |
| 10165D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 14 | Eric Roth | GFS114 | Word (70080 KB) | |
| 10166D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 17 | Eric Roth | MRF206 | Word (69715 KB) | |
| 10167R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 14 | Eric Roth | CPA110 | Word (67268 KB) | |
| 10168D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Richard Jones | DCCB25 | PDF (185336 KB) | |
| 10171D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 15 | Richard Jones | ONLINE | PDF (185436 KB) | |
Classroom interaction skills for International Teaching Assistants, with a focus on the language needed to lead discussions and make presentations. Open to International Teaching Assistants only. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10173D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 7 of 8 | Anastassia Tzoytzoyrakos | CPA104 | | |
| 10174D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 9 | Anastassia Tzoytzoyrakos | CPA255 | | |
| 10177D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 9 | Tracy Levin | ONLINE | |
Individualized tutorial on the language and oral skills used by International Teaching Assistants in the performance of his or her duties. Based on observation and feedback. Open to International Teaching Assistants only. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10182D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 3 of 3 | Mary Ann Murphy | OFFICE | | |
| 10183D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 3 of 3 | Lucienne Aarsen | OFFICE | Word (111616 KB) | |
| 10184D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 3 of 3 | Tracy Levin | ONLINE | | |
| 10185D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 3 of 3 | Barry Griner | OFFICE | |
Required for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) who, after taking the ITA Oral Interview Exam, are determined to need the particular skills taught in this course.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10189D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 8 | Lucienne Aarsen | CPA153 | Word (283702 KB) | |
| 10190D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 8 | Lucienne Aarsen | THH219 | Word (283702 KB) | |
Elective course for international graduate students focusing on conventions of advanced academic writing and problems in syntax, vocabulary, and register for writing and/or publishing dissertations. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10191D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 9 of 9 | James Polk | ONLINE | | |
| 10193D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 8 | Mary Ann Murphy | SOSB43 | |