Students demonstrate their ability to support their opinions using a variety of published material. Reading skills, vocabulary building, and grammar work are integrated into the writing curriculum. Practical writing and spoken English skills are nurtured in a workshop setting. Grammar is reviewed and reinforced as needed. Key vocabulary, organizational styles, and cross-cultural issues are addressed.
Students are videotapedand given individual feedback.
Helpful to those who intend to teach. Placement by examination, successful completion of ESL 170, or permission of ESL Program director. Designed to help prepare students for full-time academic coursework in the American university. Morning sessions focus on pronunciation, conversation management, and listenting comprehension skills. Afternoon sessions focus on the production of grammatically accurate written English and the development of reading skills.