Catalog 73 - National University

National University Language InstituteThe National University Language Institute serves the needs of awide range of local and international students and promotescollaboration for education and community outreach in languagesand cultures.Memberships and Accreditations• National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs(NASILP)• American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)• National Association of International Educators (NAFSA)• Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)• California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages(CATESOL)• Professional International Educators Roundtable (PIER) – SanDiego regionNon-Credit CoursesThese courses carry neither academic credit nor CEUs. They areoffered in response to the growing need for quality language andcultural educational opportunities for professional, career, personalgrowth, or general cultural interest and knowledge.Grading SystemS = SatisfactoryU = UnsatisfactoryFinancial AidLanguage Institute students are generally not eligible to receivefederal financial aid, although alternative funding options areavailable. Students planning to enroll in non-credit courses mayapply for an IT Skills Loan, Key Career Loan, or Sallie Mae CareerLoan. These agencies are not affiliated with the Language Institute orNational University. Additionally, the Language Institute providesguidance to students who are utilizing funds through TuitionAssistance, Veteran’s Assistance, and /or the Workforce InvestmentAct. The Language Institute does work with students who areseeking financial aid for certificate programs that grant academiccredit. Financial aid is available through two methods: NationalUniversity Tuition Assistance Loan and Federal Financial Aidthrough Title IV.Veterans’ InformationStudents wishing to apply for programs administered by theDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs can obtain information on how toapply for their benefits by calling or visiting the Veterans’ AffairsOffice located at 9388 Lightwave Avenue, San Diego, (858) 541-7970,or (800) 628-8648, ext. 7970. For more information, please call(800) 628-8648, ext. 8600.Refund/Withdrawal RequestsIn order to receive a refund you must drop before the first day ofclass. Students taking onsite classes in Nevada will follow theNevada refund policy. Please see Nevada section of catalog.Payment OptionsPayment can be made by either telephone, fax, online, or in person.Checks and any one of the following credit cards are accepted foryour convenience: American Express, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard.Company invoicing is also available.Corporate TrainingCorporate training is available for businesses or school districtsthrough the Language Institute. Classes can be held at a place of348business or at a National University campus. Each program can betailored to target an organization’s unique challenges and in-housetraining programs can be customized to any specifications necessary.Language and Cultural SeminarsDesigned to teach useful phrases, as well as essential cultural andhistorical information for successful social interaction. The module’scomponents will be accessible for repeated review and practice overa 90-day period. Seminars are self-paced allowing for navigationthrough the content at a pace appropriate to individual learningstyles and speed.Access to Seminar Content: 90 daysCost: $300 per seminarThe following seminars are available through the LanguageInstitute:ARC 2000XCHC 2000XFAS 2000XArabic Language and Cultural SeminarChinese Language and Cultural SeminarPersian Language and Cultural SeminarEnglish Language Programs (ELP)Teaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguages (TESOL) Certificate ProgramA comprehensive series of five content courses that culminate in apracticum project designed to offer maximum teaching experience.The principal goal of the certificate is to develop knowledge, andteaching skills through hands-on practice to teach ESL at any level.Tuition rates for TESOL courses are $500 per courseLength: 220 hours/6 coursesCost: $3000Courses:TSL 1900X Theories and Methods of Language Teaching andAcquisition (36 hours)TSL 1910X Structure of English and Grammar Teaching Techniques(36 hours)TSL 1920X Teaching Reading and Writing (36 hours)TSL 1930X Teaching Listening and Speaking (36 hours)TSL 1940X Practical Issues in Second Language Pedagogy (36hours)TSL 1950X TESOL Practicum (40 hours)University Preparation ProgramStudents can complete the University’s language proficiencyrequirement through the English Language Programs UniversityPreparation program onsite or online. Students take a placementexam which will allow for placement in the appropriate class level.This is an intensive program designed for high school graduates,university students, or professionals who plan to attend NationalUniversity or another U.S. college or university and/or want toimprove their academic skills for professional career advancement.This program follows a four-week format. Courses range frombeginning through advanced levels. Classes are offered every month.Successful completion of level 820 fulfills the National UniversityEnglish language proficiency requirement; therefore the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination andInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinationare not required. English Language levels consist of core coursesincreasing in difficulty and complexity from beginning to advancedlevels.