English Language Program Curricula Overview
English Language Program courses are offered in four levels :
- Level 1 (Beginner)
- Level 2 (Intermediate)
- Level 3 (High Intermediate)
- Level 4 (Advanced)
Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
| 8:30-10:20 am | Reading Writing | |||
| 10:30-12:20 am | Grammar & Usage | |||
| 12:30-1:50 | Lunch | |||
| 2:00-3:40 pm | Listening Speaking | |||
Curriculum
Reading/Writing
Reading skills are improved at each level with a focus on increased speed and reading comprehension. In the lower levels, most materials are in simplified English, yet as students progress through the program more authentic (non-simplified) materials are used. Students focus on the process approach to writing as well as practice with in-class timed writings. By the end of the last course, students will have learned how to identify and develop a thesis for academic texts, identify and use effective rhetorical argumentation for support, be familiar with documentation conventions and be able to comprehend academic texts, produce sophisticated essays and be prepared for a university-level introductory composition course.
Listening Speaking
Speaking and listening abilities for effective communication in a variety of university settings are developed through oral and aural practice with level- appropriate materials. Students practice responding to, supporting, and developing ideas through group discussion and conversation practice as well as informal and formal oral presentations. In the higher levels, students will listen to lectures and develop note-taking skills.
Grammar & Usage
These courses begin with a focus on identifying parts of speech and basic sentence structure. Students study and learn more difficult and complex grammatical structures at each level, and have opportunity for extensive oral and written production practice with a variety of grammatical structures. Students also will learn vocabulary and work on practical English usage.
Friday Workshops
Friday mornings, 10-12. Required of all full-time students, Friday Workshops allow for in-depth concentration on a particular aspect of language, such as pronunciation, vocabulary or TOEFL preparation. Full-time students are required to attend 7 workshops during the semester. Levels may be combined based on enrollment.
Level 5 Courses
- ELP 068 Critical Reading Skills for International Students
- ELP 078 Analytical Writing Skills for International Students
Both ELP 068 and 078 are designed for incoming international students who may have achieved 500 on the TOEFL but lack necessary reading or writing skills to meet Basic Skills requirements. The courses will provide work in polishing academic English skills and introducing expectations in the American classroom.