English Language Program,
UC Berkeley Extension
COURSE AIM AND FOCUS
The Super Intensive English course is designed for
students with advanced English proficiency (530 plus TOEFL scores) who want to
develop in-depth English language skills with particular focus on speaking and
listening comprehension improvement.. Students develop in-depth language skills
in all skill areas and choose electives based on their level, interests, and
objectives. This is a very intensive course and requires complete commitment
from the student for maximum improvement of language proficiency in six weeks
INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors are highly-qualified professionals with master’s degrees in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or a related field. In addition, ELP instructors have an average of 19 years’ experience teaching English in the U.S. and abroad.
LEVELS
Students are assigned to one of four levels, from high intermediate to high advanced II, based on the results of the placement test given on the first day. Each student is placed at the level that is appropriate to his or her proficiency and that will assure the greatest opportunities for progress.
Level
53 (High Intermediate): For those with high intermediate proficiency in English
· Listening and speaking practice to enable students to discuss a variety of subjects with ease
· Weekly guest lecturers speak on aspects of American history and society
· Intensive review of English structure
· Practice in organizing short essays
· Reading for speed, comprehension, and development of university-level vocabulary
Level 54 (Advanced): For those with advanced proficiency in English
·
Listening and speaking practice in the
context of academic and professional situations
·
Presentation skills
·
Development of skills needed for
reading material required in university-level courses
·
Organization of expository writing
·
Continued review of English grammar,
with attention to features of syntax and styles of speech, and writing based on
the needs of the class
·
Weekly guest lecturers speak on aspects
of American history and society
Level
55 (High Advanced): For those who are already fluent in English, but who wish
to refine their language skills and explore aspects of American culture
· Accent correction and advanced aural comprehension activities
· Presentation skills
· Weekly guest lecturers speak on aspects of American history and society
· Writing of expository prose
·
Discussions on and Readings of American
character and ideas that have influenced American thinking and attitudes
Level
90 (High Advanced II): For those who are already very fluent in English, with a
TOEFL score of at least 600 (or the equivalent) and high advanced writing
skills. Note: Students must
TEST INTO this level. Students who complete level 55 are not automatically
placed into this class. This level is offered only in sessions when there are
enough qualified students to make a class.
·
Discussions of readings and current
issues, debates, and presentations
·
Writing of long essays and research
papers
· Readings of essays, magazine and newspaper articles, short stories, and plays
· Weekly guest lecturers speak on aspects of American history and society
CLASS
SIZE
Average of 15
students
CLASS
HOURS
42 class hours
per week
COURSE
LENGTH
Six weeks plus orientation and registration
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT
All students are required to take a Structure of English class, an Oral Communication Skills class, an Idioms and Pronunciation Skills for Successful Communication class, a Cultural Discussion and Projects class, a Speaking and Listening Skills class, a TOEFL Listening practice, and Informal Conversation Group.
In the Structure of English class, students
study English grammar and practice it in both speaking and writing. A variety
of activities allows students to increase their knowledge and use of
increasingly complex grammar structures.
Writing skills are taught, from basic sentence structures and paragraphs
in the lower levels to short essays and the organization of expository writing
in the advanced levels. This class meets 5 ¾ hours per week, on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The Oral Communication Skills class focuses
on listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. Students increase their
vocabulary, including idioms, by reading and speaking about American culture
and the cultures of other countries.
Activities such as small group discussions, oral presentations, and
videotapes increase the students’ fluency in English. Students are also required to attend
either a lecture (for higher level students) or an American Songs class (for
lower level students) on Wednesday afternoons. This class meets 5 ¾ hours per
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Idioms
and Pronunciation Skills for Successful Communication
(offered at all levels): This class helps students improve their speaking
skills through the acquistion of a variety of useful
idioms and expressions. Students
also improve their pronunciation skills by learning the English sound system,
including stress and intonation patterns.
Class activities include dialogue practice, role playing, and student
presentations. This class meets 5 ¾ hours per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays.
The Cultural Discussion and Projects class
provides additional opportunities for conversation practice and discussion of topics
in American Studies. Students debate current topics, create their own role
plays, etc. Reading assignments for this course focus on American Studies and
cross-cultural learning. One to two times per week, students go outside the
classroom to have direct contact with the Bay Area community, including the
campus, neighborhoods, and museums. By the end of the course, each student is
expected to produce a project that demonstrates his or her increased
understanding of American culture and improved English fluency. This class
meets 4 hours per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The
Speaking and Listening Skills class
is designed for students who still need practice in idiomatic spoken
English. In this course
participants improve their listening and conversation skills, pronunciation,
and knowledge of common American idioms.
Through practice and discussion of daily situations, students learn word
usage and stress patterns that help them speak English more naturally.
TOEFL
listening practice sessions provides practice for the listening
section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Students also practice taking the
Listening section and learn common idioms and expressions used in the TOEFL. The class includes "tricks"
and techniques to improve TOEFL scores if needed. It is offered Mondays at
4:30pm to give students extra practice on listening.
The Informal Conversation Group is
designed to allow the students a chance to talk with an American student in a
relaxed and supportive environment, and to participate in enjoyable after-class
activities with the Conversation Group Leader (CGL). The atmosphere of these
meetings is open and friendly. The CGL is a combination of companion,
counselor, and informal language and cultural informant.
ELECTIVE CLASSES
In addition to
the classes above, each student takes two elective
classes. These concentrate on a
single skill or area of interest. The elective classes allow students to work
on individual weaknesses or study a subject of particular interest. Each
elective class meets four hours per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note: Not every elective class is offered
every session and class availability depends on enrollment numbers.
English through Film
(for intermediate and advanced levels):
The dynamism of film is used to develop better listening comprehension, to
increase vocabulary, to improve oral and written expression, and to heighten
understanding of Americans and their culture.
.
Appreciating Literature
(for advanced levels): This class is for students who enjoy reading interesting
literature with the aim of improving reading comprehension, discussion, and
vocabulary at an advanced level.
Students read and discuss unedited stories by famous English-speaking
authors such as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Ann Tyler, and Nadine Gordimer. At
the end of the session students read and analyze a complete play. It is not necessary to have a background
in literature to participate.
Communication Skills: American Studies (for
intermediate and advanced levels--offered in Fall A and Spring A only): By
reading short passages and pieces of literature, viewing film clips, talking
with Americans, and discussing, students become better-informed evaluators of
what it means to be American.
Students improve their communication and listening skills, and increase
their vocabulary.
Communication Skills: International Issues
(for intermediate and advanced levels--offered in Fall B and Spring B only):
Students choose topics of concern to themselves and their countries, such as
cultural differences, American lifestyles, and international current
events. Daily newspapers and
magazine articles are used to supplement discussion. Students practice listening, reading,
and communication skills.
Communication Skills: Women's Issues
(for advanced levels--offered in Fall B and Spring B only): Students increase
their reading and vocabulary skills by reading newspaper and magazine articles
and short stories about and by women.
Speaking and listening skills are developed by discussions focusing on
U.S. and international issues of importance to women.
English for Business
(for intermediate and advanced levels): Students develop business vocabulary by
reading and discussing articles from business journals, textbooks, and
newspapers. They take part in
negotiation practice and meeting simulations based on case studies like those
used in M.B.A. programs. Students
improve their communication, listening, and reading skills.
English for Law (for advanced
levels): This class is for students interested in law, politics, business, and
American culture. Students learn
important legal vocabulary and practice their English skills through readings,
videos, and discussions about American business law, contracts, torts, and
criminal law and by comparing American legal practices with those of other
countries.
English for Science and Technology
(for advanced levels—offered in Fall A and Spring A only): Students expand
their scientific and technological vocabulary, practice reading the latest
articles in the field, and develop their abilities to discuss and write about
scientific phenomena and technological innovations.
GMAT Preparation (for
high advanced levels--offered in Fall B and Spring B only): This class prepares
the international student for the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission
Test). It includes an introduction
to the verbal, quantitative, and writing assessment sections of the GMAT, an
orientation to question types, proven strategies in test taking, and practice
tests with answers and explanations.
Idioms through Dialogues and the Media
(for advanced levels): In this class, students learn useful idioms that are
very common on TV, in the movies, in cartoons, in advertisements, and in
typical conversation. Students
practice dialogues, using the correct stress and intonation, create their own
dialogues using the idioms learned in class, and watch video clips to see how
the idioms have been used. Students
also see how idioms are used to attract attention and create humor in the
media.
Reading and Vocabulary Development and Discussion (offered
at all levels): Short readings lead to lively discussions using newly learned
vocabulary. Students increase their
vocabulary, improve their reading comprehension, and practice their speaking
and listening skills.
TOEFL Structure (for intermediate and advanced levels):
This class provides grammar instruction and practice for the structure section
(part 2) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language. In-class activities include exercises on
specific grammar problems frequently found on the TOEFL, practice taking the
test, and techniques for improving scores on the Structure section. Homework assignments are given to help
students more quickly improve test scores.
Writing (for high
intermediate and advanced levels): Students in intermediate levels practice
writing skills, grammar, and vocabulary by writing paragraphs and short
compositions on a variety of topics. Students in higher levels study forms of
expository writing required by American universities and practice the skills
necessary for those forms. There is
practice of in-class writing and study of published writing and typical
university composition requirements.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Individual
advising appointments are held on Tuesdays for each student.
The advisor will review the student’s weekly progress and discuss the student’s
individual language learning needs.
Weekly
lectures are part of the required program of students at the higher
levels. Lectures on a variety of topics are given by professors from the
University of California and other experts in their fields.
A Video of the Week is shown at 5pm on
Fridays for students who want extra listening comprehension practice or
end-of-the-week entertainment.
A free Institutional TOEFL test is offered to
ELP students at the end of each session.
LEARNING CENTER and
REQUIRED READING
Students are required to attend the Learning Center for at least one hour each week. The Learning Center is the English Language Program’s library, study hall, and listening laboratory. It has a reading room with a variety of books, magazines, and newspapers; a listening laboratory with tape recorders and videocassette players; and quiet study rooms in which students can do their homework. Instructors are available to give students individual help with conversation, reading, listening, grammar, and TOEFL preparation. The Learning Center is open Mondays through Fridays; hours vary from session to session.
In addition to their classes, all students are required to read one book in English outside of classes. These books are divided by levels and are available in the Learning Center. After reading the book, the student is asked a question about it when returning the book to the Learning Center. The student then receives a slip of paper stating that he/she has read a book. The slip of paper needs to be turned in to the Structure teacher.
COMPUTER LAB
The Computer Lab is located in Karpe Hall. It may be used by students on a drop-in basis. Students can do research on the Internet, type their assignments, or send e-mail to friends and family. Instructors sometimes reserve the Computer Lab for class use, but it is generally open from 9am – 5pm Mondays through Fridays.
PROFICIENCY REPORTS AND GRADES
There are two measurements of a student's achievement: proficiency and performance. Proficiency refers to one's level of English language skill; performance refers to one's diligence in doing assignments and participation and performance in class. Proficiency and performance evaluations do not necessarily correspond.
Proficiency Evaluations: The English language proficiency of each student is
measured by standard tests (Michigan placement test at the beginning of each
session and TOEFL at the end) and by instructors’ evaluations. Instructors use the CIEP English
Language Proficiency Chart and give each student a numbered evaluation for
Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Aural Comprehension.
Performance
Evaluations: GRADES. Instructors also evaluate each
student's performance with a letter grade corresponding to the following:
A =
Excellent
B =
Good
C =
Average
D =
Poor
F =
Failure
Grades are
based on class participation (including attendance), completion of homework
assignments, completion of in-class assignments, and quizzes and tests.
After the end of each session, a Proficiency/Grade Report (which includes proficiency evaluations, grades, and attendance data) and the student's TOEFL score are sent to each student. Students who are applying to colleges and universities may also request that copies of the Proficiency/Grade Report and TOEFL scores be sent to those institutions. A student who continues to the next session will be placed according to the proficiency evaluations and grades given by the instructors.
CERTIFICATES
Students who receive letter grades of A, B, or C from their teachers will receive certificates of completion at the end of each session. [Please note: ELP can issue only one certificate per student. Lost certificates cannot be reissued.]
At the end of
every session, each full-time student will receive:
·
a grade/proficiency report from ELP
·
a certificate of completion (if the student
passed, with a grade of A, B, or C and at least 85 percent attendance)
ACADEMIC ADVISER
Students who are interested in pursuing further studies in the United States can make an appointment with our academic adviser. The academic adviser can help match a student with the American college, university, or other educational institution that best serves his/her academic needs.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES *
The
Student Activities Office at ELP plans cultural and recreational activities to
help make the student’s English learning experience in Berkeley as enjoyable as
possible. ELP-organized events include:
Volleyball
and basketball tournaments karaoke
Party
Theater
in San Francisco Barbeque
San
Francisco sightseeing
Ski
trip to Lake Tahoe Bike
trips across the
Extra
fees are required for most activities. After arriving at ELP, students choose
the activities they would like to participate in and they pay their fees at
that time. Optional activities provide participants with opportunities to meet
students from different cultures and to practice English in a relaxed and
enjoyable environment.
*Activities
vary seasonally and depend upon availability.
We hope
this information answers most questions about our Super Intensive English course. However,
if you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
UC
Berkeley Extension
English
Language Program Phone:
(510) 642-9833
1995
University Avenue, #7022 Fax: (510) 643-7271
「費用について」
以下のメッセージを見て下さい。
費用は6週間で$4,160プラス入学金$100プラス教科書代約$200です。これには土曜日の4時間の会話レッスンが含まれています。
英語力向上の為、二人部屋のホームステイを薦めています。費用は二食付きで$1,708です。
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mimi Ritzema" <mlr@unx.berkeley.edu>
To: <aotani@cfse.ryugaku.kyoto-u.ac.jp>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: Super Intensive English program at ELP
Dear Masayasu,
I have also been away from the office. In my rush to finish your request
before vacation I see now I made an error in calculations. I gave the price
of a three-week super intensive. The six-week super intensive would be $4160
plus a $100 application fee and approximately $200 for books. This fee would
include a 4-hour conversation group activity on Saturdays.
Please excuse me for my confusion. I hope you haven't passed it on to too
many people already.
Take your time in reviewing it. I will wait to hear from you.
Best regards,
Mimi
The suggested housing for this course is homestay
and the price with two
meals per day is $1,708 for a double occupancy room.