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English Language and Culture Program

The English Language and Culture Program at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ is designed to help our students whose native language is not English achieve competence in academic and social English skills so that they can work effectively in their undergraduate classes at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ.

Studying English language and culture at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ

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Community Service

Volunteer in the community to meet needs such as assisting in schools, redistributing household items, and distributing food. (ELCP 040)

Grammar

Intermediate Listening and Speaking Practice pair and group discussions, note-taking, lecture cues, pronunciation, and presentation skills. (ELCP 101)

Discovering American Cultures through Film

Film Learn about American cultures through films, readings and research of current issues facing different groups. Study with domestic students. (ELCP 161)

Studying English language and culture at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ

Learning outcomes

Non-native English speakers who successfully complete the ELCP program will be able to:

  • Write well-structured and well-researched essays and research papers with proper documentation and intelligible grammar in a variety of genres.

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  • Converse in social and academic settings, and present well-structured and well-researched presentations with clear pronunciation.

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  • Observe and comment on cultural differences in the US, both in the classroom and in the community, with culturally-sensitive vocabulary and empathy.

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