The
General English Evening Course is a noncredit English as a Second Language
class for part-time students. The focus is on speaking and listening
skills, but reading and writing may be included. The course is open
to members of the university (students, faculty and staff) as well as
to members of the general community.
Level:
This course is intended for high intermediate or advanced learners of
English (at least 470 on the paper-based TOEFL or 120 on the computer-based
TOEFL)
Class days/time:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:20 p.m.
Fall
2009 Dates: September 10 - December 3, 2009
Spring
2010 Dates: January 19 - April 15, 2010
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University of Pittsburgh
faculty scholarships are available for full-time faculty and research
associates and their husbands and wives.
Application procedure:
1. Fill out the
ELI application form (click the appropriate format to download the application:
pdf
format, word
format, web
format) and check the Evening Classes line in Section A. Return
the form to the ELI office with $125 for application and deposit.
2. Students must take the ELI's placement test to ensure that the course
is appropriate to their level of Proficiency.
Placement
test:
January 7, 2010 (5:30 - 8:30 pm) OR January 11, 2010 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm). Reserve a test
date by calling (412) 624-5901 or e-mailing elipitt@pitt.edu.
Note: The
Evening Course is not usually open to students on an F-1 visa from the
ELI.
Course
Description
Required
Text: Consider the Issues, 3rd edition
Author:
Carol Numrich
Course
Goals:
* Improve English
speaking and listening skills
* Integrate reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation skills as they
support speaking and listening skills
* Practice general English language skills applicable to everyday, work,
and academic settings
* Explore culture relevant to the language foci of the course
Course
goals will be achieved through the following possible procedures:
* Work through
materials in the textbook
* Work with authentic videos and real radio reports
* Deliver oral presentations
* Keep a listening log
* Do short pieces of writing and grammar exercises as needed
* Participate actively in class
Grading:
75% listening comprehension, speaking, writing, reading comprehension,
pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, in-class work, and homework
25% attendance and participation
Participation and
attendance are extremely important. You cannot improve if you do not
attend and participate. If you miss class, you are responsible for finding
out what the assignment is and doing it for the next class. If you miss
more than 4 classes FOR ANY REASON, you will not receive a certificate.
There are two grading
periods: Midterm and Final.
Grades:
In this course, you will receive an S/N grade: This is satisfactory/no
entry. If you attend regularly and fulfill the work requirements you
receive an S. All passing grades appear as S. If you do not do the work
or if you stop coming to class, you will receive an N.
