The Culture & Communication Seminar is a four-meeting seminar designed for international postdocs and graduate students. students will gain a deeper understanding of US culture while improving spoken English skills. During this seminar, students will participate in thoughtful discussions and authentic situations with instructors and campus guests for confidently communicating in English. Seminar enrollment will be kept small enough for ample time to practice spoken English. Topics will include: idioms, restaurant/food culture, humor/jokes, academic culture, networking, US history, academic resources, and social interactions.