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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER
Overview
The English Language Center (ELC) at ALHOSN University aims to provide sound, research validated,
language instruction that respects multiple paths of learning as a way to achieve linguistic excellence.
The ELC promotes a student centered environment which is characterized by enquiry, problemposing
and problem solving activities. One of the strengths of the ELC is its instructors. Each is a
qualified, experienced professional in the teaching of English as a foreign language. The ELC
constantly supports and encourages all students to ensure that success is the only option. The ELC
meets the language needs of the university community, students interested in their professional
development and the community at large.
Goals
The ELC aims to develop adequate linguistic aptitude in the pursuit of different academic studies. It
aspires to create a community of learners that promotes both independent and collaborative learning
opportunities. The learning context promotes students’ intellectual growth while helping to develop
their critical and analytical thinking processes and problem solving skills.
Objectives
The ELC at ALHOSN University aims to:
1. Enable learning within a rich environment using innovative technology.
2. Provide sound, research validated instructional practices that help students meet or exceed the
language proficiency standards set by the university.
3. Prepare students for an academic environment through the development of study skills,
autonomous learning, and critical thinking.
4. Work in collaboration with the other university faculties to provide appropriate EAP and
ESP courses.
5. Cater to the community’s English language needs for specific domains and interests.
6. Expose students to the different cultures of English while relating them to their own.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the ELC courses, students will have developed relevant language skills to
succeed in their desired academic program using English. Students who successfully complete the
courses offered by the ELC will be prepared to write standardized tests which satisfy the following
university admission requirements.
TOEFL-PBT TOEF-IBT IELTS TOEIC
Graduate programs 550+ 79-80+ 6.0+ 750+
Undergraduate programs 500+ 61+ 5.0+ 625+
The ELC offers non-credit English courses which prepare students to study in English medium
tertiary institutions and prepare for standardized international English language proficiency tests. The
courses are organized in three levels. Each level consists of two classes with different instructors.
General English – GE 01 and GE 02 – Students have 10 classes/week and study for a total of 15
hours/week.
Level 1 – ELC 101 and ELC 102 – Students take 10 classes per week totaling 15 hours.
Level 2 – ELC 201 and ELC 202 – Students take 8 classes per week totaling 12 hours.
Level 3 – ELC 301 and ELC 302 – Students take 6 classes per week totaling 9 hours.
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