Led by Marlon Kuzmick, Christine D'Auria, and Jordan Koffman

In the average course, students will spend a large chunk of their time listening, a large chunk of their time reading, and some of their time making things. This seminar is devoted to the making chunk, and, within this chunk, to modes of making that are either newly emergent or overlooked.

Over the course of five sessions in the Bok Center’s Learning Lab, we will experiment with a number of different media and tools, from podcasting to performance to 3D-modeling to photography. No previous experience of...

Led by Pamela Pollock and Rebecca Miller Brown

What can new TFs do to get ready for the first day of class and beyond? In this seminar, you will practically prepare to teach for the first time, learn about resources available to you as you begin your teaching career, and build confidence in the process! We will help new TFs explore best practices for traditional section teaching. We will follow the arc of the semester; each session will be devoted to a teaching topic, including the first day of class, inclusive teaching, lesson planning and delivery, and giving and receiving...

Led by Sarah Emory

As a non-native English speaking teacher or scholar, what strategies can you apply to improve your intelligibility when speaking English? What features of English pronunciation can you use to make it easy for others to follow you? This hands-on, interactive seminar is designed to help you assess your own pronunciation and provide focused practice on common issues that affect intelligibility. In each class we will complete exercises and activities that highlight different pronunciation features such as intonation, word and sentence stress, pausing, rhythm,...

The Bok Center's Professional Communication Program for International Teachers and Scholars, along with the undergraduate Culture and Communication Consultant team, are hosting two Game Times! this spring at the Bok Center (125 Mt. Auburn Street, 3rd floor).

Come join us to play games like Taboo, Apples to Apples, Pictionary, Scattergories, or other active games to learn about American...

The Bok Center's Professional Communication Program for International Teachers and Scholars, along with the undergraduate Culture and Communication Consultant team, are hosting two Game Times! this spring at the Bok Center (125 Mt. Auburn Street, 3rd floor).

Come join us to play games like Taboo, Apples to Apples, Pictionary, Scattergories, or other active games to learn about American...

Do you want to learn more about undergraduate experiences, practice your English, and meet new people? Bring your coffee and join the Bok Center’s undergraduate Culture and Communication Consultants (CCCs) for drop-in conversations! No RSVP needed.

See Upcoming Times and Locations

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Do you want to learn more about undergraduate experiences, practice your English, and meet new people? Bring your coffee and join the Bok Center’s undergraduate Culture and Communication Consultants (CCCs) for drop-in conversations! No RSVP needed.

See Upcoming Times and Locations

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The Bok Center is proud to support the Harvard Horizons program, which highlights the exciting scholarship of GSAS PhD students across disciplines. Each year, eight PhD candidates are chosen to receive in-depth, personalized mentoring and coaching designed to enhance their presentation skills. The program culminates in a symposium of brief, compelling talks where these scholars...

Are you a SEAS PhD student who wants to learn more about teaching, communication, or presentation skills?

Are you an international PhD student who would like to talk to someone about cross-cultural communication or your English speaking skills?

Sarah Emory, the Bok Center’s Assistant Director for International Teachers and Scholars, is available for drop-in consultations and questions every Thursday from 1:30-3:30pm in SEC 2.323-Library Seminar Room.

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Are you interested in connecting with other international PhD students and practicing your English in a friendly, informal setting? Join our discussion group! International PhD students have the opportunity to connect with each...

As we all prepare for another semester of teaching unsettled by the pandemic, you may be wondering what you can do as a Teaching Fellow to promote positive mental health outcomes for your students and fellow...