Yale University (summer only)

Intensive English for College Students Six weeks designed to prepare you for academic success in English. This program is for students who want to improve their academic English language skills. [Morning Classes (Daily)] Core courses meet Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm Academic Reading and Writing • Develop analytical and discussion skills as practiced in American Universities • Learn to recognize rhetorical strategies English writers use • Increase your reading comprehension and practice making inference • Study literature and learn to write critically about it Academic Speaking and Listening • Learn to express ideas effectively in academic and professional discussions • Practice comprehension and speaking with guest speakers, audio and video material and class discussions • Study American English pronunciation [Afternoon Courses] Choose one of the following required courses: • TOEFL Preparation - Practice for the TOEFL • Pronunciation - Practice American English pronunciation • Academic Coaching - Learn about applying to American universities Choose one afternoon experiential elective course to focus on your particular interests and learn about American culture.

English for Postgraduate Students (6 weeks) Six weeks designed to increase your graduate-level proficiency. Prepare for the rigors of graduate school and polish your academic writing and speaking skills. [Classes] Writing for Postgraduate Students • Practice academic research papers, drawing upon your own area of research and interest • Learn the conventions of academic writing (citing sources, intellectual property rights, making use of the Internet, scholarly publications) • Discuss assigned readings that model processes and strategies used in academic writing Academic Speaking and Presentation Skills • Develop active listening skills using conversation, interviews, media broadcasts, lectures, and films • Learn the conventions of presentations, roundtable or panel discussions and small-group conversation • Increase your academic, professional and everyday vocabulary Sound and Structure of Colloquial English Learn to speak clearly, sound more American, and increase your effectiveness in spoken communication. Study and practice accent reduction, including rhythm, intonation, the sounds of English, and vocal variety. Learn techniques for creating a professional-sounding voice, the use of formal and casual speech patterns, and dynamic communication strategies. Speaking Fluently: Expanding Creative, Descriptive and Innovative Language Research has shown that language skills improve dramatically when learners are not focused on the specifics of structure and correctness of speech. Instead, when one is “distracted” by imagination and “play”, language improves rapidly and dramatically. This course takes you “outside the box” of traditional presentation skills or group discussions, and allows you to explore your creative and imaginative spirit while unconsciously improving vocabulary, pronunciation and critical thinking skills. We will discuss art, photography, literature and personal interests as catalysts for enriching language and making meaning. [Evening Elective] Intense Vocabulary Workshop Improve your English vocabulary! This course uses two major perspectives, one a roots (mostly Greek and Latin) and etymology approach, and the other a semantic family approach. The goal is twofold: Students learn a lot of sophisticated and "academic" vocabulary and, more importantly, build both heuristics for understanding novel vocab and a nuanced understanding of the historical, etymological, and semantic freight implicit in any given English word. [Sample Daily Schedule] Sound and Structure of Colloquial English MTWTHF 9:00 - 10:30 Academic Speaking and Presentation Skills MTWTHF 10:45 - 12:15 Writing for Postgraduate Students MW 2:00 - 4:15 Living Language: American Interactions F 2:00 - 4:15 Intensive Vocabulary Workshop TTH 7:00 - 8:30 Individual schedules may vary.

English for Business (6 weeks) Six weeks designed to prepare you for graduate business study or conducting business in an English-speaking environment. Make international connections and learn business communication through case studies and discussions. [Morning Classes] Study concepts and terminology found in strategic planning, organization, investment analysis, and developing a business plan. The format includes lectures, discussions, case analyses, readings, and small group work with presentations, and includes:

ㆍMonday through Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

ㆍ4-5 hours of instruction, five days per week

ㆍpractice in the case method to explore business strategies and concepts

ㆍfield trips to area businesses [Afternoon Classes] Oral Communication Skills (Two afternoons a week) Improve your spoken English -- vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar and pronunciation -- within the business context. Class will focus on presentations in mock business meetings based on case studies. Written Communication Skills (Two afternoons a week) Focus on group and individual writing projects based on case studies. Professional Seminars’ Admissions Notice Students who plan to apply to English for Business or English for Law must have a solid background in the discipline. Undergraduates who apply should have completed their third year of undergraduate study in either business or law to qualify for admission.

English for Law (6w) All intensive introduction to the American legal system designed to prepare you to enter law school in the US or work in the field of law in an international context. Make international connections and learn about the American legal system and the language it requires. [Morning Classes] The U.S. Legal System and the Constitution Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm The morning program offers a content-based course that is taught by an attorney and professor of law. The lectures and Socratic method of teacher-student dialogue are intended to provide an authentic learning situation that mirrors a lecture class in a US law school. Course content includes civil procedure, contracts, professional responsibility, constitutional law, criminal law, torts, and corporate law, among others. Contemporary US legal principles and their historic origins are presented including the right to freedom of speech, religion, privacy, and civil rights. Students also prepare their own arguments based on their reading of an actual case and participate in teams of four in a Moot Court debate before a panel of student judges and the professor. To complement class sessions, planned field trips include:

ㆍA federal and state correctional facility (prison)

ㆍState and federal courts to observe a criminal trial and to meet with judges before and after the trial

ㆍThe United Nations [Afternoon Classes] Written Communication Skills (Two afternoons a week) This course reviews various rhetorical modes such as summary writing and paraphrasing, reports and reactions, and writing to persuade while using legal contexts and vocabulary. The course also provides instruction in reading and interpreting a legal contract, as well as writing a case brief, business letters, a contract, and a research paper among other legal formats. Students practice writing in the ‘irac’ format, which is used for law school essay exams and on the Bar, and participate in an online debate. Finally, students prepare a simulated conference for which they conduct research, give formal presentations, and write reactions. Refine your persuasive writing and argumentation. Oral Communications Skills (Two afternoons a week) This class focuses on effective speaking in a variety of legal contexts including interviews, discussions, debates, and re-enactments of courtroom scenes. Students practice increased clarity of expression in a setting that emphasizes collaborative learning. [Evening Class] The evening course provides an opportunity to practice reading strategies and to consider ethical dilemmas facing the legal profession. The traditional role and image of lawyers as described in Anthony Kronman’s The Lost Lawyer is discussed in depth along with portrayals of lawyers in excerpts from films. Students complete a research paper often in conjunction with their writing class on a relevant topic of their choice including an ethical issue in their country and ways to resolve it. Professional Seminars’ Admissions Notice Students who plan to apply to English for Business or English for Law must have a solid background in the discipline. Undergraduates who apply should have completed their third year of undergraduate study in either business or law to qualify for admission.

University Preparation for High School Students (3w) This three week program is for high school students who want to prepare for study at an American university. [Morning Classes (Daily)] Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 11:30 am Home Room

ㆍA "home-base" for students to check in and hear daily announcements

ㆍSocialize and do team-building or group activities Academic Listening and Speaking

ㆍDevelop listening skills and improve your academic note-taking abilities

ㆍEnhance your ability to interact, discuss, argue, debate and give oral reports

ㆍExpand your vocabulary and review grammatical structures

ㆍPractice interview skills for university admissions [Afternoon Classes (Daily)] Monday through Thursday, 1:15 pm to 5:00 pm Academic Reading and Writing

ㆍExpand your vocabulary and ability to use new words and word forms

ㆍImprove your reading comprehension and speed and gain confidence in your ability to master difficult texts

ㆍWrite essays for college applications Test Preparation (Two afternoons a week) Learn about the standardized exams you need to take for entrance to an American university, the SAT and the TOEFL iBT. Review the components of each exam, and review strategies for success on each question type Academic Coaching (Two afternoons a week) Learn about the American university system and the admissions process, and improve your academic skills. College Visits (Every Friday) Enjoy the opportunity to visit a variety of American university campuses in the Northeast on Friday afternoons. [Evening Elective Classes] Choose one evening elective class in an area that interests you. Evening electives meet two evenings per week. Elective course offerings vary, but offerings may include:

ㆍEnglish Pronunciation

ㆍSports in the USA

ㆍThe Magic of the Short Story

ㆍAmerican Film Classics: Touchstones in American Pop Culture

ㆍCurrent events Admissions note Students wishing to apply to the University Preparation program must currently be in their junior or senior year of high school. Sophomores (students who will be juniors in the fall) are not eligible to apply.