This is a grammar course of a four-level series. It is designed to help non-native speaking students become familiar with the rules of essential English grammar (form) and know when to apply them and what they mean (function). This course will integrate all four communication skills while applying the rules being taught. This course is offered three times per year and meets three hours every week.
Pre-requisite: Unless the placement test determines the level of grammar proficiency, all higher levels of this course require successful completion of the preceding level.
This four-level course is designed to help non-native English speakers become more effective readers in English. The focus of this course is reading strategies, reading comprehension, and analysis of a variety of text types. After completing the course, students should able to read, comprehend, and analyze level-appropriate academic texts, narrative prose, and descriptive essays, applying appropriate reading strategies, comprehension strategies and prior knowledge, specifically employing reading skills, utilizing vocabulary skills, and applying reading strategies. The class will meet three hours every week and is offered three times throughout the year.
Pre-requisite: Unless the placement test determines the level of grammar proficiency, all higher levels of this course require successful completion of the preceding level.
This is a course of a four-level series, designed to help non-native English speakers become effective writers in an academic setting. The focus of this course is academic writing and includes mastering punctuation, grammar structures, and editing to improve written communication.
This course provides opportunities to practice writing skills required for academic courses, including using sources for academic papers. This four-level course is available three times throughout the year.
Pre-requisite: Unless the placement test determines the level of grammar proficiency, all higher levels of this course require successful completion of the preceding level.
This is a two-level oral communication class designed for students with lower level of English proficiency. This course provides non-native speakers with the opportunity to practice and improve their listening and communication skills in both social and academic settings. Listening practice will include academic lectures, interviews, video and audio files. In addition, this course will provide students with opportunities to discuss about cultural topics related to the United States and other countries represented in our class. This course will be available three times a year and will meet three hours a week.
This two-level course is designed for those English language proficiency level is placed at the intermediate or higher to help them become more effective speakers and listeners in an academic setting. Students will become familiar with common assignments such as group discussion and individual presentations. Over the course of the semester, students will learn how to develop PowerPoint presentations, how to take notes effectively, and how to absorb material learned in class. This course will be available three times throughout the year.
Pre-requisite: unless the placement test determines the level of grammar proficiency, all higher levels of this course requires successful completion of the preceding level.
This course is designed to help non-native English speakers who are at a higher level of English proficiency (Levels III &IV) make a smooth transition into American university life. First, we’ll review common greetings and interaction methods in English. Next, learn American customs both in and out of the classroom, including methods of socializing, networking, and expanding social horizons. Learn ways to take advantage of rich resources available on American campuses. Work on techniques important to university study, such as note-taking and research, through real-life experiences.
This course is available twice a year (fall and spring semesters) and meets three hours each week. Prerequisite: successful completion of ELI42 or placement test score of 65% or higher.
This cross-level course is designed to help non-native English speakers become confident in speaking English. The focus of the course is on American pronunciation and accent reduction. This one-level course is available twice per school year (fall and spring semesters) and meets three hours a week.
Prerequisite: successful completion of ELI 041 or placement test score of 65% or higher.
This course assists pre-intermediate students in building basic conversation skills to function in the U.S. more easily. Lessons provide grammar and communication practice in a range of situations. Practice useful and interesting vocabulary through simple controlled dialogues, leading to free practice, in real life settings. This course meets three hours every week and it is offered twice a year: spring and fall.
This course is designed for beginner non-native English speakers who need to expand their use of basic vocabulary to succeed in an American university and society. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities increase your vocabulary and vocabulary retention. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level I courses.
This course is designed for intermediate non-native English speakers who want to expand their vocabulary, with specific focus on their academic lexicon. Various exercises will increase vocabulary and vocabulary retention. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level I courses.
Through studying American history, this course provides opportunities to learn everyday English through listening, speaking, reading, and writing and gain more exposure to authentic academic English. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level I courses.
Adjust to the English-speaking world both socially and academically through experiential learning that includes both written and spoken language. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level I courses or proof of basic proficiency demonstrated by the placement score results higher than 50%.
Through guided experiences, become skilled in using academic resources available both on campus and online. By the end of the course, be able to easily locate information that's required for your academic studies. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level I courses or proof of basic language proficiency demonstrated by the placement test score higher than 60%.
This course is deigned for those who have interest in pursuing further studies about fine arts, theater/dancing arts. Well-structured classroom instruction and experiences will focus on artwork, art history and art appreciation. Gain enough vocabulary to feel confident talking about art in English. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level I courses or proof of basic language proficiency demonstrated by the placement test score higher than 60%.
Improve your language skills in a high-tech learning environment with knowledgeable tutoring staff to guide you with any aspect of language learning, from speaking, listening and pronunciation to reading, writing, grammar and punctuation. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: completion of all level I courses or proof of basic language proficiency demonstrated by the placement test score higher than 60%.
Students at a higher level of English proficiency (Levels III &IV) will become more familiar with the way native speakers discuss topics and concerns portrayed in American media. Learn American perspectives on these issues and share the stance on these issues in your home country through debates and essays. This course is available twice a year (fall and spring semesters) and meets three hours per week.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level II courses or placement test score of 65% or higher.
Develop listening and speaking skills by examining popular music and music history in the U.S. You will learn enough vocabulary to feel confident talking about music in English. You also will improve your listening and speaking skills and your understanding of current American culture.
Students at a higher level of English proficiency (levels III &IV) will become more knowledgeable about American history while improving oral English comprehension and expression skills. You will be exposed to authentic academic content, similar to a regular university classroom. This course is available twice a year (fall and spring semesters) and meets three hours per week.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level II courses or placement test score of 65% or higher.
Through learning about movies, students at a higher level of English proficiency (levels III &IV) will become more knowledgeable about American culture and improve oral English comprehension and expression. You will be exposed to authentic academic contents, similar to a regular university classroom. This course is available twice a year (fall and spring semesters) and meets three hours every week.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level II courses or placement test score of 65% or higher.
Through formal speeches and lectures, this course provides training and practice in academic speaking and listening. You will learn strategies for taking accurate and comprehensive notes during academic lectures. This course meets three hours a week and is offered in spring and fall.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all level II courses.
This course is for advanced-level students interested in using English in business. Develop language skills and vocabulary for business management and marketing through role-playing, group discussions, negotiations, oral interviews, and oral presentations. You'll improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills; learn vocabulary for basic business situations; and gain understanding of American business culture. This course meets three hours per week and is offered in the spring and fall.
This course is offered to advanced-level students within ELI. The purpose of this course is to make you more skilled in making logical conclusions through distinguishing between solid arguments from those which are shaky ones. Throughout the class, students will be introduced on ways and practices for the logical structures of the different types of arguments—for instance, arguments that involve statistical generalizations or ones where we reason to the best explanation. We will cover common missteps that people often make in everyday reasoning, including missteps that people make in making judgments based on probability, so that you will be able to better recognize these when you see them and to avoid making them yourselves. Prerequisite for this course includes completion of undergraduate degree programs and eligibility for the ELI Pivot program.
Advanced-level students interested in using English in the tech field will develop the necessary vocabulary, jargon, and knowledge about technological advances in the U.S. Develop language skills for areas such as information technology, computer science, and engineering. Improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. This course meets three hours per week and is offered in the spring and fall.
The course is intended for advanced-level students interested in using English in the medical field. By observing and participating in scenarios, learn medical lexicon and improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills; medical vocabulary; and understanding of American medical procedures and standards. This course meets three hours per week and is offered in the spring and fall as long as we have a cohort of 8 students.
This course is intended for high-advanced-level students who expect to use spoken English in an intellectual context. Refines your oral communication skills to better understand natural speech, speaking fluency, and accuracy. Activities include discussions, listening tasks, presentations, course discussions, and role plays. This course meets three hours per week and is offered in the spring and fall.
In this course, students who have successfully completed ELI level IV courses will become effective academic writers. Practice writing skills and using sources for academic papers. This course is available twice a year, in the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: successful completion of ELI034 or placement test score of 85% or higher.
In this advanced-level course, read classics from American literature. Discuss the readings, write reactionary pieces, and keep a reading journal. You may also explore materials such as book reviews, film clips, and blogs. This course meets three hours per weekly and is offered in the spring and fall.
This course is designed for those enrolled in ELI who are interested in taking graduate studies at American universities in the field of education related majors. Throughout the course, the students will not only be provided with theories/framework regarding the essentials about American education system with goals to familiarize the prospective graduate students with foundations with regard to how teaching and learning are operated, especially in the context of American society. Prerequisite for this course includes completion of undergraduate degree programs and eligibility for the ELI Pivot program.
This test prep course helps you improve spoken and written English skills to do better on the TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT exams. Develop test-taking strategies and learn tips to succeed in standardized testing. This course meets three hours per week and is offered in the spring and fall as long as we have a cohort of 8 students. Prerequisite for this course includes completion of undergraduate degree programs and eligibility for the ELI Pivot program.
This advanced-level course provides well-researched models and practice in organizing your thoughts and communicating them in scholarly writing. Learn to write a publishable paper in your academic field. Prerequisite for this course includes completion of undergraduate degree programs and eligibility for the ELI Pivot program.
This course helps advanced-level students in ELI with a goal of getting them well prepared for their graduate programs through providing them ways to explore and practice well-researched strategies for presenting ideas for graduate research. Become confident in making presentations about your graduate research. Prerequisite for this course includes completion of undergraduate degree programs and eligibility for the ELI Pivot program.
This course will be offered for ELI students who have been conditionally accepted into the Master of Science in Global Business & Leadership program. It will be offered in the Spring semester prior to beginning the MS-GBL. The course will be a series of modules taught by School of Business & Leadership faculty covering the general content areas in the MS-GBL program. Topics covered include: Organizational Change & Development; Human Resources Management; Marketing Strategy; Ethics & the Practice of Management; Finance for Non-Financial Managers; Leadership Principles & Practices; and, Project Management. The overall goals/learning outcomes of the course are:
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