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学术ESL课程信息

自1991年以来, 我们已经服务了超过1人,000 English learners from around the world in our 学术英语 Program. 我们的学生是难民, 学生签证持有者, 商人和女商人, 访问学者.

Students in this program can earn a certificate in proficiency in ESL. This certificate is intended for international students and non-native residents to develop proficiency in academic English and study skills.

我们是一个 认证 program with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. ESL faculty members and staff are committed to preparing our students to be competitive with their American counterparts in vocational and academic programs and in the workforce.

 

完成学术ESL课程的学生:

  • Read, write, listen, speak to succeed in academic and vocational classes.
  • Develop study skills to succeed in academic and vocational classes.
  • 参加在线课程.

毕业暨交接典礼

In May, we honor students who have completed the advanced level. 就在大学毕业的同一天, the ESL Graduation Ceremony is held in the morning for friends and family to celebrate your accomplishments. 学院管理, 包括总裁和董事会成员, as well as college faculty and staff join together to honor the students completing the 成人教育ESL课程 学术ESL课程.

学术ESL课程

进入项目后, students are given our 语文分班测验 to determine their entry level: Foundations, 中间, 或高级.
To receive the certificate, a student must receive a “C” or better in each of the following:

基础1
ESL 053基础II
ESL 062中级语法
ESL 064中级阅读
ESL 066中级写作
ESL 068中级口语技能 or
ESL 070 -沟通技巧
COMM 105/ESL 072 -高级语法
高级阅读
ESL 076高级写作
高级口语技能

学术ESL入学要求

Before you begin the program, you will take the 语文分班测验. The score that you receive on this test will help us figure out which classes would be most helpful for you in reaching your goals.

ESL国际之声杂志

One of our college values is the appreciation of diversity. This means that you and your cultural experiences are at the heart of the educational mission of Black Hawk College.

While you are in the advanced writing class of the ESL program, you will write and publish an article for our ESL Newsletter. 你将决定写什么. You will set up the interviews, and the you will work through the writing process. 学生们写了关于习俗的文章, 政治和教育问题, and some very funny stories involving cultural adjustment.

我听到了你的声音! Our administration, board members and faculty get a copy of the ESL newsletter each semester. You give the whole college community an understanding of who you are and what you dream about.

我们的出版物

Read about our program and our students in their own words by selecting one of the issues.

关于学术ESL的常见问题

我的学术ESL班通常有多少学生?

We try to keep our class size to about 15 students so you can get personal attention from your instructor and easily work with classmates.

Do I get academic credit for the courses in the ESL Program?

Most of the classes in the 学术英语 Program are developmental courses. This means that students take these classes to prepare them to take college-level classes, so students do not receive academic credit for these classes. 但是如果你选ESL 078/ com100或者ESL 072/ com105, you will receive academic credits for these classes while enrolled in the 学术英语 Program.

我什么时候可以开始学术ESL课程?

You can begin the 学术英语 Program at three times during the year:

  • The fall semester begins in August and ends in December.
  • 春季学期从一月开始,五月结束.
  • 夏季课程从六月开始,七月结束. 这是一个为期六周的密集课程.

学术ESL课程有经济资助吗?

Eligible permanent residents or citizens may apply for 金融援助 支付学费,可能还有书本费. 完成 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA) 确定资格. 一些有限的 奖学金 are available for ESL students through the Black Hawk College Foundation.

我需要为学术ESL课程付费吗?

Yes. The classes in the 学术英语 Program are five-credit-hour classes, so students need to pay tuition based on the current per-credit-hour fee.

Do I have to take all of the classes in the 学术英语 Program?

The number of classes that you have to take will depend on the type of program and the major that you choose. 在一般情况下, students who choose to take certificate programs or two-year vocational programs should complete the classes in Level 6 (中间 courses). However, students who want to complete associate degrees or transfer programs should complete Level 7 (Advanced courses).

我如何知道我需要参加哪些ESL课程?

Before you enroll in the ESL Program, you will be given a 语文分班测验. 你的水平是由考试成绩决定的. 有关ESL课程的更多信息,请发送电子邮件 珍妮特·弗朗西斯科.

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309-796-5183
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