Catalog 73 - National University

National University Language InstituteThere are six main components covered in each of the ESLcourses:1. Reading: Students improve their reading ability by learning andpracticing key reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.2. Vocabulary Development: Students expand their vocabularythrough various types of activities as well as presentation ofroots, suffixes and affixes.3. Grammar and Writing: The rules of English grammar arestudied and used in context at the different levels. The focus ison applying grammar structures to written communication.4. Writing and Editing: Students learn writing skills fromdeveloping basic paragraphs, summaries and outlines tocomposing full-length essays. Activities include academicwriting, informal/free writing and grammar-based writing.5. Listening: Non-native English speakers in this course improvetheir listening and note-taking skills by discussing tapes andlectures. This gives students many opportunities to interact witheach other and with the instructor.6. Speaking: Students gain proficiency in oral communicationthrough group discussions and individual presentations, and bydiscussing personal as well as academic topics. Students giveshort speeches and participate in group discussions. Smallgroups allow students to interact with each other and with theinstructor.them while listening.• Write five to six paragraph essays using APA format.• Paraphrase and summarize passages appropriately.• Write a succinct thesis statement.• Locate, evaluate, and understand the differences betweenprimary and secondary sources.• Apply writing skills, such as paraphrasing, quoting andsummary writing, synthesizing, and source citing with 75%accuracy in the research paper• Write an 8 to 10 page APA style research paper in English withfew local grammar mistakes and no sentence level errors.English Communication Certificate ProgramDesigned to improve English communication skills in particularability to speak and understand everyday spoken American English.Focus is on developing fluency in listening, speaking, and readingalong with writing and grammar. Upon successful programcompletion, an English Communication Certificate ProgramCertificate of Completion is awarded.Length: 4 coursesHours: 40 hours per monthCost: $500 per courseCourses:ECP 1900X Basic English Communication IECP 1910X Basic English Communication IIECP 1920X Intermediate English Communication IECP 1930X Intermediate English Communication IILanguage InstituteIn addition, each course level offers a variety of enhancement topicssuch as idiomatic expressions and cinema, writing research papersand newsletters, conducting academic research, world celebrations,American culture, the American legal system, and U.S. culture andhistory.Tuition rates for ESL courses are $1,215 per course.ESL 1410X Beginning ESL IESL 1420X Beginning ESL IIESL 1500X Beginning Intermediate ESLESL 1600X Intermediate ESLESL 1700X Intermediate Advanced ESLESL 1810X Advanced ESL IESL 1820X Advanced ESL IIProgram OutcomesUpon completion of the University Preparation program studentsshould be able to:• Listen to a lecture, and take effective notes.• Use effective academic vocabulary.• Participate effectively in discussion groups or study groups.• Speak using indefinite and definite articles, adjective modifiers,compound modifiers, gerunds, infinitives, adverbs, connectors,embedded questions and conditionals appropriately and identifythem while listening.• Demonstrate comprehensive familiarity when speaking in regardto pronunciation, intonation, stress and tone.• Demonstrate adequate knowledge in organizing, opening andclosing a presentation.• Use language effectively and deliver an effective speech.• Read source material appropriate for university level researchtopics.• Identify errors and peer edit.• Write using indefinite and definite articles, adjective modifiers,compound modifiers, gerunds, infinitives, adverbs, connectors,embedded questions and conditionals appropriately and identifyEnglish Communication Certificate Programwith TOEFL Preparation WorkshopDesigned to improve English communication skills in particularability to speak and understand everyday spoken American English.Focus is on developing fluency in listening, speaking, and readingalong with writing and grammar. A two day TOEFL preparationworkshop focusing on fluency and comprehension is also included ineach course. Upon successful program completion, an EnglishCommunication Certificate Program Certificate of Completion isawarded.Length: 4 monthsHours: 52 hours per month*Cost: $700 per courseCourses:ECP 1900X Basic English Communication IECP 1910X Basic English Communication IIECP 1920X Intermediate English Communication IECP 1930X Intermediate English Communication IIWorkshops:TFL 1900X Workshop 1: Reading, Structure and WritingTFL 1910X Workshop 2: Listening and Speaking* International Students must enroll in the English CommunicationProgram with TOEFL preparation workshop.Conversation and American CultureDesigned to improve English conversation skills and to learn moreabout American culture. Classroom instruction in conversation iscombined with various social and recreational activities, emphasizingthe study of American culture and lifestyle.Tuition per course: $1,215Activity fee per course: $25349