Washburn University of Topeka

作為國際學生部門的一員,為希望在進入大學學位課程之前提升英語學習能力的國際學生,提供分階段的學習課程。主要學習課程有文法、口說與理解、閱讀與寫作四項,每個班級提供兩個級別。Washburn University's Intensive English Program (IEP) is a section of the Department of International Studies . The program is a series of English classes developed to assist international students in need of improving their English skills before being accepted into a degree program of the University, and area residents, whose native language is not English, to improve their ability to interact in the community and on the job. Four class topics are covered in the program: Grammar & Structure, Speaking & Understanding, Reading Comprehension, and Academic Writing. There are two levels of each class: intermediate and advanced . Classes follow the University semester schedule and meet 4 hours per week, including one hour of lab work, for 15-16 weeks. Students can also utilize the Writing Center and Conversational English Service, which are one-on-one instructions provided by or associated with the University free of charge to the students. A full-time student typically takes 16 hours (four courses) . In addition, students have full access to other University services and facilities, such as computer and language labs, libraries and athletic events and facilities, free of charge.