TUJAEP0001 - Academic English Program

Course Description

College Prep Classes

"English to Succeed at a University" Classes: 16 hours/week

Students learn English necessary for university classes by reading texts, listening to lectures, writing reports and essays (short compositions), participating in group discussions and doing presentations. Through experiences which simulate university classes and lifestyles, students can improve in all of the areas of academic English and study skills necessary for a successful university life.

Reading-Based Writing (RBW)

These courses are designed to help students develop academic writing skills to succeed in the college writing courses. Students learn different forms of writing by responding to a variety of reading materials and improve by writing multiple drafts of essays based on what they have read. Summarizing, using quotations, and making citations are also taught.

Workshop

These classes include a variety of skills which are necessary for academic English development. The particular focus of these classes may vary by level and semester but can include topics such as reading university textbooks, grammar and writing, and basic oral communication skills.

Content

In these classes, students learn English by studying an academic content area, such as “21st Century Careers,” “Intercultural Communication,” “American Studies” and “Global Issues.” These classes especially build the skills necessary for reading, critical thinking—through written response and discussion, group work, tests, and presentations.

TOEFL PBT Listening

In these classes, students focus on Section 1, Listening. They improve their listening skills for both the short and long conversations and for the long talks. The different strategies needed for Parts A, B, and C, and how to improve vocabulary skills for listening are also covered.