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Frederick Community College offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language program for international students and immigrants who wish to improve their English language skills. Appropriate courses are determined by individual student goals and levels of English language proficiency at the time of enrollment. Academic ESL courses are designed for students who
ㆍ have already had some instruction in English
ㆍ wish to focus on academic English skills, particularly reading and writing
ㆍ want to prepare themselves for the rigors of college-level credit courses Continuing Education ESL Courses are designed for students who
ㆍ have had little or no instruction in English
ㆍ want to improve their personal, everyday use of English
ㆍ wish to continue their English studies to seek employment or advance in their jobs
ㆍ wish to prepare themselves for entrance into academic studies at the college-level ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic ESL courses are offered on the Frederick Community College campus during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. It is best to register for classes several weeks prior to the start of a semester to ensure enrollment in classes.
ㆍ Fall Semester Late August to Mid-December
ㆍ Spring Semester Late January to Mid-May
ㆍ Summer Semester Early June to Late July
| 과정명 | 구분 | 대상 | 학비 |
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Academic Classes (credit) * Courses designed for students whose native language is not English but who have some prior training in English. >ESL 94 • English Grammar I for ESL* Prerequisite: Placement on ESL Assessment Examines the basic elements of English grammar and usage with an emphasis on the fundamentals of the English sentence, including an in-depth study of the parts of speech and instruction in mechanics, punctuation, and usage. Students may take this course simultaneously with ESL 96, ESL 97, or any credit course for which they meet the prerequisites. >ESL 95 • English Grammar II for ESL* Prerequisite: ESL 97 or placement on ESL Assessment Builds upon sentence skills with a focus on English sentence structure and verb forms, including instruction in mechanics, punctuation, and usage. Students may take this course simultaneously with ESL 98 or any credit course for which they meet the prerequisites. >ESL 96 • Beginning Reading and Writing for ESL* Prerequisite: Placement on ESL Assessment Integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes reading and writing everyday English, understanding spoken English, and increasing conversation ability. Likely to take more than one semester to complete. Students who successfully complete this course may enroll in ESL 97. >ESL 97 • Low-Intermediate Reading and Writing for ESL* Prerequisite: ESL 96 or placement on ESL Assessment Integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on effective spoken and written language for subsequent ESL courses. Likely to take more than one semester to complete. Students who successfully complete this course may enroll in ESL 98. >ESL 98 • High-Intermediate Reading and Writing for ESL Prerequisite: ESL 94 and ESL 97 or placement on ESL Assessment Integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on academic writing for subsequent ESL courses. Likely to take more than one semester to complete. Students who successfully complete this course may enroll in ESL 99. >ESL 99 • Advanced Reading and Writing for ESL* Prerequisite: ESL 98 or placement on ESL Assessment Integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Likely to take more than one semester to complete. Students who successfully complete this course may enroll in EN101: English Composition.
ENG 147 • Introduction to Beginning ESL I Develops basic communication skills for common situations in American society. Emphasis on listening and speaking skills, vocabulary acquisition, and basic written language. May be repeated to enhance learning. ENG 150 • Beginning ESL II Develops basic communication skills for common situations in American society. Emphasis on listening and speaking skills, vocabulary acquisition, and basic written language. May be repeated to enhance learning. * Completion of ESL I is not necessary for taking ENG 150. ENG 148 • Beginning American English Conversation Designed for non-native speakers of English. Focuses on basic conversation skills for common situations in American society. Instruction is centered on authentic conversations accompanied by activities that help students absorb new functions, structures, and vocabulary in order to promote fluency and accuracy. May be repeated to enhance learning. ENG 151 • Intermediate American English Conversation Designed for non-native speakers of English. Focuses on preparing students for the speaking tasks necessary to function in American society, an American academic classroom, and the college setting. Instruction is centered on achieving fluency and proficiency through correct syllable stress, word intonation, and vocabulary. May be repeated to enhance learning. ENG 132 • Advanced American English Conversation Designed for non-native speakers of English. Focuses on preparing students for the speaking tasks necessary to function in American society, an American academic classroom, and the college setting. Instruction is centered on achieving fluency and proficiency through correct syllable stress, word intonation, and vocabulary. May be repeated to enhance learning. ENG 137 • Accent on American English Pronunciation for All Language Groups Designed specifically for learners of English as a foreign language. Focuses on American English pronunciation and clear speech while targeting errors made by non-native speakers of English. Targeted practice and instruction centers on concise explanations, articulatory diagrams, communicative and interactive exercises, self-monitoring techniques, individual speech sounds, sounds in connected speech, consonant clusters, stress, rhythm, intonation, and pronunciation of English spelling. Students should have a working knowledge of the English language and be at the intermediate or advanced levels of conversation. ENG 152 • ESL Preparation for U.S. Citizenship Exam Focuses on the development of communicative English skills and knowledge of American history and government required for passing the test to become a citizen of the United States. Students learn how to complete the application for citizenship, answer questions about U.S. history and government, answer questions in the oral interview, and perform the reading and writing tasks required for the test to become a citizen. PLEASE NOTE: Placement testing required. A placement level of ESL 97 or above is required in order to register for this course. Students should apply to the College, complete the ESL Placement Test, and meet with Teresa S. Clark, or a staff member in Counseling & Advising. ENG153 • TOEFL Preparation Course Designed to help students prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam. Focuses on development of vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking and written language skills needed for the TOEFL exam. Designed for the student who has some background in English and needs to complete the TOEFL exam. The textbook for this class is LONGMAN Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT (2nd ed) by Deborah Phillips with Compact Disc plus the box CD set.
| 항목 | 기간 | 비용 |
|---|---|---|
| 비자인지대 (미 대사관 인터뷰비) | 1회 | US$185 |
| SEVIS Fee (미 이민국 유학생등록비) | 1회 | US$350 |
| ESTA | 1회 | US$40 |
| Visa Integrity Fee (최근 도입된 새로운 수수료) | 1회 | US$250 |
Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Maryland, 21702, is centrally located in the state and about an hour outside Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The modern campus is just minutes off several well-traveled thoroughfares.