ENGLISH LANGUAGE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 4 ACADEMIC YEARS OF ENGLISH/ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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he goal of the English Language Department is to develop communicative proficiency in English in students whose first language is something other than English. Since the English Language program embraces students with a wide variety of abilities and backgrounds, the program is structured to take students where they are along the continuum of competence and move them forward. Testing is done to determine the appropriate level placement for each student with the ultimate goal being to matriculate into the mainstream English classroom. The Department also seeks to strengthen and refine skill levels in all four modalities: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing, so that students are sufficiently prepared for entry into a U.S. college or university. The English Language Department also supports its academic goals with a unique curriculum component called the “Experiential Learning Program.” In this program, students select from a variety of off-campus excursions and educational experiences that support the students’ cultural competence. These activities 29
are created specifically to enhance the curriculum by encouraging guided risk-taking and giving students a hands-on experience with a variety of cultural activities. Each year, the program culminates in LEAP Week which offers the students a selection from a variety of five-day trips within the United States of America. COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH I CORE PREREQUISITES: English Language Proficiency Assessment DURATION: Full year This year-long core course works on building the foundations of being able to communicate in the English language. All instruction will be given in English and will focus on strengthening the major skill areas of speaking, writing, and listening and reading comprehension. Through the study of basic grammatical structures, students will learn how the different parts of speech work together to create sentences. In addition to the core English I course, students will be enrolled in two additional courses: one culture course and one
