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American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI)

English for Academic Success Program

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The English for Academic Success (EAS) Program is for students planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution in the United States. Students can complete this program in person at 太阳城娱乐 to prepare for their degree.

计划的细节

The English for Academic Success Program (EAS) is designed to support student success through language learning. Students in the EAS program can expect a course structure that will help them to become familiar with the U.S. higher education system, along with the expectations and standards for academic work that they will come across in their degree programs, all while building and honing their English skills. 

关键的事实

形态

面对面

持续时间

1 semester per level

每周工作时间

18

学期选项

Fall, Spring, Summer

Number of courses

2 English courses

项目概述

课堂上的细节

  • 阅读 and 写作 (9 hours a week)
  • 说话 and 听 (9 hours a week)
  • Small class sizes for greater one-on-one attention
  • Office hours with instructors for personalized feedback and practice
  • Academic support available in ALCI办公室

EAS courses are similar to traditional English language courses that are taught around the world at different institutions. The program consists of two courses; 阅读 & 写作 and 听 & 说话. Grammar, vocabulary, academic skills and U.S. culture are integrated into these classes and allow for more natural and holistic learning outcomes. Students can expect to build greatly upon skills necessary for university level coursework, such as essay writing, avoiding plagiarism, 公众演讲, group and individual presentations, and other collaborative projects.

Each level of EAS is designed to be completed in 1 semester. Most Clark graduate degrees require students to complete EAS level 4, and then move on to the Pathway Program before directly enrolling in their degree program. Degrees that do not have a designated Pathway Program require students to complete EAS level 5. Undergraduate students can expect to enroll in their degree programs after completing EAS level 4. If the undergraduate program has a designated Pathway option, the undergraduate students can plan to enroll in the International Pathway Program the semester after completing EAS level 3, after which they can then enter their degree programs. 下面, you will find a chart that explains proficiency levels, and how EAS proficiency levels compare with other well-known language proficiency descriptors.

Please keep in mind that while these scores are useful indicators of language ability, we consider many factors in a holistic approach when giving students their level assignments once they have entered our program.

| EAS级|[au: | actfl | | Duolingo English Test | 
1 A2/A2+ 中间低 55
2 B1 中间中期 60
3   B1+ Intermediate High 80
4 B2 先进的低 90
5和途径   B2+ 先进的中期 105

Classes meet in-person 4 days a week, for a total of 18 hours. Each class is 2 hours and 15 minutes long (a typical length for university seminars and courses). This example schedule is what EAS students can expect to see for their own classes. 

*Please note that this is only an example, and may not be reflective of your actual course 

 周一 周二 周三 周四 星期五 
阅读 & 写作 9:00 AM – 11:15  9:00AM – 11:15   9:00AM – 11:15   9:00AM – 11:15  天假 
听 & 说话 1:00 pm – 3:15  1:00 pm – 3:15   1:00 pm – 3:15   1:00 pm – 3:15  天假 
2024年秋季
  • International Student Welcome: August 19-21
  • ALCI Orientation: August 22
  • First day of classes: August 26
  • Last day of classes: December 9

Tuition and Housing

* estimated costs, subject to change

Further ESTIMATED COSTS

  • Health Insurance (full year) – $2,390
  • Personal Expenses – $1,000
Contact Information

ALCI办公室

办公室的位置

太阳城娱乐 American Language and Culture Institute
Jonas Clark Hall 208
主街950号
伍斯特 MA 01610-1477 USA

办公时间:
中午至下午1时.m., 3 – 4 p.m.
周一 to 周四
Or by appointment.

与我们联系

ALCI@fenxiong.net