2006 PRE-ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING & ACADEMIC READINESS
PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES (P.L.U.S.)

Spring International Language Center has been providing excellent language learning experiences for 30 years. We believe that language learning contributes to greater understanding among peoples of diverse cultural backgrounds and to world peace.

Each nine-week program of English and Academic Orientation for PLUS Grantees will help students:

• prepare for smooth transition into U.S. universities
• develop coping strategies for culture shock and adaptation
• adapt to the demands of academic rigor and the culture of university studies
• refine their English language skills

The special PLUS courses will include:

• academic writing: research papers and documentation
• academic listening and speaking skills, public speaking, seminar reporting, and debate
• academic study skills, library and Internet research
• computer skills: labs and introduction to academic computing, e-mail, and the Internet
• introduction to US system of education, the family, the political party system, economic institutions, and other current issues in the news
• certificates of completion

Orientation sessions and workshops will include:

• orientation to the campus and the community
• dealing with cross-cultural adjustment and stress
• e-mail workshop - Getting to know the Internet
• basic survival skills in America - Communication in "Real Life" Settings
• getting involved on campus - Strategies forSuccess
• cultural and social field trips and coffee hours with American university students
• time management strategies
• workshops on transitioning to your academic program

Faculty

All classes and academic activities will be conducted by qualified and experienced instructors with master's degrees in TESOL, Linguistics, or related fields. Supplemental lectures or meetings may be provided by University of Arkansas faculty in various academic fields of study. Special sessions and workshops will be designed by faculty members to emphasize the specific needs of the students.

Curriculum

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Dates:

January 13th - March 18, 2006

March 28th - May 27th, 2006

June 6th - August 5th, 2006

August 8th & 9th 2006: Transition Workshops