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Academic Success Strategies for International Students

July 16, 2018 by Lauren Hensley

ESEPSY 2060

Developed in partnership with the Office of International Affairs, this 2-credit, 7-week course supports the adjustment to U.S. academic culture and helps international students thrive at Ohio State. The course aims to increase students’ confidence using a variety of academic strategies and students’ understanding of why certain behaviors and skills are emphasized in U.S. academic culture.

Offered Autumn and Spring (7-week course in first-session or second-session)

Spring 2021 – Second-Session Course Begins March 5!

ESEPSY 2060 | Class # 14731
TuTh 12:45 pm – 2:05 pm EST
Synchronous online meetings

The course covers the following topics:

  • Understanding the culture and expectations of higher education
  • Expressing original ideas, aloud and in writing
  • Intellectual risk-taking
  • Standards of academic integrity
    • Proper source citation
    • When it is appropriate to work with a friend
    • Exam-taking behavior
    • Research conduct
  • Research skills
    • Where to find appropriate resources
    • Evaluating online resources
    • How to incorporate another author’s words into your own writing
    • Source citation
  • Analyzing instructors’ expectations
  • Online course expectations
  • Class participation
  • Working in groups
  • Communicating effectively with faculty and instructors, in person and in writing
  • Finding support resources on campus, and seeking help when needed
  • Managing time and prioritizing tasks
  • Incorporating active learning and critical thinking into study methods

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