The students who join this program are sophomores majoring in International Relations, Law, Business, or Economics at Asia University. Schedule AUAP students arrive at EWU in mid September or in late February and stay for five months. Each group has 65 - 100 students. Curriculum AUAP students take 20 hours of instruction per week in a specially designed program which emphasizes communicative, interactive, content-based language instruction. Students study English as a Second Language, American History, Environmental Science, and Physical Education.
Students also study courses related to their majors.
Faculty Courses are taught by faculty who have specialized training and experience in teaching English as a Second Language. They also plan recreational activities, help students understand and adjust to American life and culture, facilitate student involvement in campus and residence hall activities, and assist with medical emergencies. An important goal of the program is to get students involved with campus and community life. In the past, students have participated in Homecoming Week activities, the EWU World Party, Japan Day Festivals, dormitory sponsored lake cruises, intramural sports, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as river rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, and camping. All students live in the residence halls, but not all students can be matched with American roommates.