What is the Global Communications Course?

The Global Communications Course, or GCC, is a graduate level academic writing and presentation skills course designed specifically for CGU international students to enhance their ability to succeed in graduate school.

GCC includes:

Academic Writing

• Four main essay assignments
  • a short introductory essay
  • a summary
  • a critique
  • a mini-research paper

Academic Presentations

• a short introductory talk
• an individual presentation
• a group presentation
• a final presentation of the research paper
  

Group Discussions

Individual Tutorials

• Each student meets weekly with a tutor
• One hour every week
• Work on assignments and presentations