Program enrollment 525 students. Teaching methods, techniques, and materials Audiotapes, conversational practice, cultural experiences, field trips, grammar study, guest speakers, popular media study, reading assignments, singing, small group intensive study, social events, vocabulary building, writing practice.
Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, and study skills and writing and communication.
Elective classes are available. Special activities introduce San Francisco. Faculty members have advanced degrees and extensive teaching experience. The campus community reflects a wide range of racial, ethnic, and national groups. This diversity results in a campus community with a distinct international flavor.