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Classes for the Academic Year 2012/13:
Pre-Entry Program:
This program was established to better equip students that test into the IELP with minimal English skills. The higher number of instructional hours and additional support given to these students increases their likelihood for success upon entry into the Foundational English classes.
| Pre-Entry Program Grammar and Writing |
6 credits |
8 hours/week |
| Pre-Entry Program Reading |
5 credits |
6 hours/week |
| Pre-Entry Program Speaking/Listening |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Pre-Entry Program Skills Enhancement course |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
Foundational English courses (for Levels 1, 2, 3):
| Grammar and Writing |
6 credits |
8 hours/week |
| Reading |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Speaking & Listening |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
Upper Level Program Options:
Academic Preparation for Undergraduate Students (Levels 4, 5):
Level 4
| Advanced English Grammar |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Guided Research Writing |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Academic Reading |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Understanding Academic Lectures |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
Level 5
| Grammar & Editing for Academic Writing |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Independent Research Writing |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Advanced Academic Reading |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Presentation Skills or Discussion Skills |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
Academic Preparation for Graduate Students (Levels 4, 5):
Level 4
| Advanced English Grammar |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Guided Research Writing |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Academic Reading |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Understanding Academic Lectures |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
Level 5
| Grammar & Editing for Academic Writing |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Graduate Research & Writing |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Graduate Reading Strategies |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Graduate Oral Communication |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
Communication and Culture:
This track of study is for students who want to improve their conversation skills, increase fluency, develop confidence in communicating in English, and learn about American culture.
| Cultural Themes in Reading |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Multi-Media Listening |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Oral Communication Fluency |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
| Writing for Specific Purposes |
3 credits |
4 hours/week |
Skills Enhancement Course (SEC):
- All new full-time students take American Culture and Academic Life (ACAL).
- Returning students can choose their SEC. Example courses include:
| Pronunciation |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
| Academic Vocabulary |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
| Understanding American Culture through Movies |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
| International Games |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
| Spelling |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
| TOEFL Preparation |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
| IELTS Preparation |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
| Business English |
2 credits |
2 hours/week |
Sample class
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