English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

The English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate non-credit course is for students with a (minimum) high-intermediate level of English. This certificate course is designed to help domestic and international students develop the academic skills necessary for success in undergraduate studies at an American university while strengthening their English proficiency.Ideally, prospective students have completed or are near completion of a high school diploma in their country and would like to come to the United States to study for a bachelor’s degree.

The total length of time required to complete the course is approximately 4 weeks. Students should expect to spend about 5-7 hours per week working with the materials and assignments. The course is made up of 4 modules:

• Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking • Writer’s Workshop • Reading and Note-taking • Capstone Project

Each module consists of video lessons, opportunities for practicing English and academic skills, interactive discussion boards with classmates, and graded activities. All courses are asynchronous, which means that the lessons and their activities can be completed at any time of day or night, provided that all course assignments are completed by the final day of class.

• academic English language skills to communicate effectively in spoken and written contexts

• strategies to read academic materials and take notes more efficiently

• guidelines for common assignments in undergraduate courses such as academic presentations and essay writing

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking
Week 2
Writer’s Workshop
Week 3
Reading and Note Taking
Week 4
Application Project

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Who should take this course?

Students who are interested in studying in an undergraduate program in the United States should take this course.

This course is also for students who have a high-intermediate level of English and are interested in continuing to strengthen their academic English language skills.

What do I need to complete in order to receive the course certificate?

Each week, there is 1 graded quiz and 1 peer-review assignment. Students must complete these graded assessments in order to receive the course certificate.

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