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The English as a Second Language (ESL) intensive English program is open only to non-native speakers of English who have a serious desire to improve their language skills. This ESL program is useful to working professionals and to students preparing for university study or professional programs. The program has been offered since 1989 and follows the standards set by the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
The ESL Program offers three sessions yearly and follows the traditional academic schedule. Classes meet four hours daily, four days per week. In order to accommodate varying academic and travel schedules, new students may enroll on three admission dates occurring every five weeks during the semester.
The course of study is based on an integrated skills approach with listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing components. Fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English are emphasized. Classes average five to ten students. The small class size allows each participant a maximum amount of individual attention and an opportunity to develop conversational skills. ESL classes are pass/fail and do not count toward graduation.
English as a Second Language classes are offered at two levels given sufficient enrollment. For more information on the ESL Program, please contact Dr. Angela Schwer, Chair of the Department of Language and Literature, at 304-367-4723.
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