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)
| Term | Class # | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
| SP21 7w1 | 14731 | TuTh | 12:45 pm – 2:05 pm | Cathleen McComas.1 | 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