Graduate Student Language Support Courses

 

Both courses earn graduate credit and may be paid for using a graduate stipend. Students may enroll in one or both courses.

 

Course Descriptions

Graduate Student Success and Intercultural Skills

LCR 611  |  3 Credit Hours
3 Credit hrs

This course examines strategies for adapting to different cultural situations and academic environments, with an emphasis on U.S. educational practices, cross-cultural communication, and scholarly conventions. Students develop organizational skills and cultural competence suited to the demands of graduate study, and explore campus and community resources available to support their academic goals.

 

Graduate Intercultural Information Literacy

LCR 612  |  3 Credit Hours
3 Credit hrs

This course develops the academic vocabulary and research skills needed to find, evaluate, integrate, and properly cite sources in English academic writing and speaking. Students also examine the responsible use of artificial intelligence in academic contexts and the expectations surrounding academic integrity at U.S. universities.

 

What Students Gain

U.S. Academic Culture and Expectations
Students develop an understanding of U.S. university conventions, including classroom norms, faculty-student communication, and academic professional behavior.

Academic English Skills
Coursework builds the vocabulary, writing strategies, and oral communication skills required for graduate-level academic work in English.

 
Research and Information Literacy
Students learn to locate, evaluate, integrate, and properly cite credible sources while maintaining an independent academic voice.		 Intercultural Competence
Students build the cross-cultural awareness and organizational skills needed to navigate diverse academic and professional environments effectively.

Fall 2026 Schedule

COURSE TITLE MEETING TIMES AND LOCATION CREDIT HOURS
LCR 611 Graduate Student Success and Intercultural Skills Mondays, 2:00–2:50 PM  |  Pummill 0204 3 Credit hrs
LCR 612 Graduate Intercultural Information Literacy Tuesdays, 1:20–3:00 PM  |  JDMC 0410 3 Credit hrs

Enrollment Guidance by English Proficiency Level

CEFR LEVEL GRADUATE ADMISSIBILITY LCR 611 / LCR 612
B1+ or below Not admissible as a graduate student. Contact us for options. Enroll in LCR 297 and LCR 397 first
B2 Possible admission with departmental advocacy and a support plan. Required: LCR 611 and/or LCR 612
B2+ (low band score) Admitted. Required: LCR 611 or LCR 612
B2+ (standard score) Regular admission. Elective: LCR 611 or LCR 612 available for additional support

Questions or Ready to Enroll?

Admission decisions for graduate students with B2 scores are made in coordination with graduate program directors. Contact the I Succeed Center director, Phil Bridges, for course information or enrollment assistance.

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