ITA Graduate Courses
The ITA program courses fulfill the University’s spoken English proficiency requirement for TA eligibility. The courses, which are open to students and postdocs whose primary language during childhood was not English, focus on the discipline-specific oral communication skills needed in teaching.
For students with an ELP rating of 4
GRAD 5102: Preparation for University Teaching for Nonnative Speakers of English
This course focuses on interactive, evidence-based teaching and communication strategies that will help you be a successful TA. Each week, you'll attend a one-hour workshop and a one-hour language lab session.
For students with an ELP rating of 2
GRAD 5105: Practicum in University Teaching for Nonnative English Speakers 5105
You'll participate in an interactive, one-hour lecture each week, during which you'll discuss research and topics associated with teaching and learning. The weekly one-hour practicum is designed to help you improve your teaching and oral communication skills.
CSE:TALK
College of Science and Engineering:Teaching and Language Kick-off Program
CSE: TALK provides first-year international graduate students with discipline-specific information, teaching practice, and English appropriate to your needs as future teaching assistants.
Non-degree Students & Postdocs
If you are a non-degree student or postdoc, follow these instructions for registration.