2024-2025 Catalog

Academic English Level 1

Overview

Academic English Level 1 is designed for students with beginner English language proficiency. The purpose of level 1 is to help students develop their foundational understanding in the areas of listening and speaking comprehension, as well as in reading and writing comprehension. It will also review and reinforce grammar concepts, vocabulary analysis, pronunciation skills, sentence structure, and combining sentences to form and format a paragraph. In addition, this level includes a course dedicated to explaining life and culture in the U.S.   

Required Courses

Note that all Academic English classes are non-credit
AE-011English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 1

0

AE-012English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 1

0

AE-013Foundational Grammar and Vocabulary

0

AE-014Special Topics Level 1

0

In order to progress to the next Academic English level or chosen degree program, undergraduate students must earn a C or higher and graduate students must earn a B or higher.