Beginning Tuesday, January 19, the English Language Institute program hosts an intensive English program called the Academic Lecture Series. Missouri State faculty members from various disciplines and special interests off-campus speakers are invited to give a 30-minute lecture on any topic in their field, followed by a 10-minute question-answer period. This program helps our students get a sense of what classes at Missouri State are like and what they can expect when they begin their undergraduate or graduate studies, after improving their English skills with us.
We would like you to volunteer to participate in the Spring 2016 program! Lecture requests typically fill up within one or two days following the request; if you think you would like to guest lecture, please respond quickly!
The following dates are open for lectures:
January: 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
February: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
March: 29, 30, 31
April: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27
Important note: Because the ELI has converted to 8-week sessions, a total of 12 lectures are needed for the Spring semester.
All lectures will take place from 1:30–2:15 p.m. in the Jim D Morris Center, Room 500, on the corner of Jefferson and McDaniel (Downtown).
If you would like more information before making a decision, please send an e-mail to Shauna MacDonald. If you are interested in participating, please respond as soon as possible. our lecture times fill up quickly! In your e-mail, please include available dates and a brief description of your topic. You will be asked to provide a list of 10–12 related vocabulary words prior to the lecture.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated!