Welcome to the Communication and Culture program at one of the best universities in the U.S.! Improve your English fluency, understand everyday spoken English, and increase your knowledge of American culture with us.
Who Will Benefit
If you are interested in refining your English communication skills, mastering everyday spoken English, and deepening your understanding of American culture, the Communication and Culture program is your ideal option. Join us and many other international students on this amazing journey to elevate your language skills and cultural knowledge.
Classes:
Integrated Skills: 9 hours per week
- Culture and Fluency (levels 3-8): 6 hours per week
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Grammar Skills (levels 1-2): 6 hours per week
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Elective Course A (for students enrolled in a 20 hour/week program): 5 hours per week
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Elective Course B (for students enrolled in a 25 hour/week program): 5 hours per week
Curriculum:
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25-hour/week students take the required Integrated Skills course, the required course for their level, and two elective courses.
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20-hour/week students take the required Integrated Skills course, the required course for their level, and one elective course.
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15-hour/week students take the required Integrated Skills course and the required course for their level.
Elective course offerings vary by level and change from session to session. Past elective offerings have included:
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Listening and Discussion
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Pronunciation and Fluency
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Volunteering and Leadership
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Conversational Skills
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Idioms and Slang
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IELTS preparation
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Oral Presentations
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American Culture and Music
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Discussion through TV and Film
Duration: 9 weeks (the first week is in-person orientation & registration)
Levels:1-8
Delivery method: In-person
Visa: F-1 visa student (20 or 25 hours per week) or Tourist/ESTA (15* hours per week)
Program Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
- 15*, 20, or 25 hours per week
Sample Schedule:
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:30-11:20
Integrated Skills
(Required)
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8:30-11:20
Culture and Fluency or
Grammar Skills
(Required)
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8:30-11:20
Integrated Skills
(Required)
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8:30-11:20
Culture and Fluency or
Grammar Skills
(Required)
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8:30-11:20
Integrated Skills
(Required)
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1:00-3:20
Elective A
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1:00-3:20
Elective B
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1:00-3:20
Elective A
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1:00-3:20
Elective B
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Afternoon free
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Schedules may vary by English language level.
*This part-time program does not qualify for the form I-20.
Age: 18+
Language Proficiency: High Beginner to Advanced (levels 1-8)
Placement Test: For the best learning experience, every student must take an online placement test to determine their English level before starting the Communication & Culture program. This test helps us understand your current English level, ensuring you start the program at just the right spot for your study abroad journey. Additionally, all enrolled students are required to complete an online pre-arrival orientation before the beginning of the program. This orientation, which includes the online placement test, is a crucial step in preparing for the Communication & Culture program.
Kaede Uchino
Japan
Communication and Culture, Academic English, and Conversation & Fluency
I could choose classes from a wide variety of studies, not just ordinary subjects. There was a movie class, a Californian culture class, and so on. I studied English in many different ways. My goal was to improve my speaking but, as a result, my TOEIC score has increased by 400 points.