Intensive English
These classes are for students who wish to study English for their own goals or who wish to prepare themselves for academic work in the University. In addition, the ELP sponsors a number of fieldtrips and social activities so that students can learn about American culture.
Classes
Students who come to study on an F-1 or a J-1 Visa must be enrolled in a full course load. For students in the English Language Program, this means they must enroll in 18 hours. These are the classes that students take in the intensive program:
- Reading (6 hrs.)
- Listening (3 hrs.)
- Speaking (3 hrs.)
- Written Communication (6 hrs.)
Levels
Students are placed in the appropriate level of classes depending on their scores on the English Proficiency Test. The following are levels offered at the ELP:
- DAS 136 - Beginning English I
- DAS 138 - Beginning English II
- DAS 140 - Intermediate English I
- DAS 150 - Intermediate English II ( and DAS 150 Fast Track - Intermediate English II )
- DAS 152 - Advanced English I / DAS 154 - Advanced English II
Placement and Recommendations
Students take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) at the beginning of the semester for placement and again at the end of the semester to show progress. The ELP makes recommendations to the University as to a student's readiness for academic work based on the following criteria: