University Intensive English Program
Image for University Intensive English Program Do you have difficulty with writing assignments or taking exams? Do you have trouble understanding and keeping up with classes? This program of study is made up of three core classes: Grammar/Writing, Reading/Vocabulary and Listening/Speaking. This program also offers an optional test preparation course.

Students preparing for, or struggling with the rigors of university-level work will learn the techniques of essay writing with correct grammar, methods for improving reading speed and comprehension, vocabulary building, note-taking, presentation skills, study and test-taking strategies. Classes include word-processing, how to conduct library research, and the proper protocol needed for American classroom dynamics and group projects.
*** HUCE Courses in Summer 2008 ***
Adv Research Paper & Ind Study
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Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = TBA ... Times = TBA ... Cost = $1240 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 14.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course prepares students for the writing skills that are necessary at the college level. Students are guided in the writing process to help them write a comprehensive research paper using proper analytical skills. Students will learn how to do traditional library research as well as Internet research and netiquette. They will be able to discern the differences between the MLA and APA documentation styles.

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Advanced Language Skills
-CEIE546-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = TBA ... Times = TBA ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course introduces college bound students to the elements of a research paper. It focuses on grammar, paragraph construction, and writing skills through practical applications. Students will write a short research paper that combines several rhetorical forms including analysis, argumentative and/or persuasive elements.

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American History and Culture
-CEIE548-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = T, TH ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is designed to increase students' awareness and understanding of the cultural values of the United States in a historical context. Students will examine how the traditional values developed and how they affect the various aspects of American life. Students will participate in small group discussions, view films, listen to audiotapes, and do oral presentations. All these activities will foster understanding and tolerance, build critical thinking and research skills, and lead to an improvement of written and oral expression. Outside reading, varied cultural experiences, and interaction with Americans are encouraged

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Grammar & Writing: Level 1
-CEIE091-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $1240 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This is a beginning course where the focus is on grammar using writing to reinforce grammar points taught. Introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, nouns, verbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and modifiers. Introduction to the writing process, paragraphs, introduction, body, and conclusion.

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Grammar & Writing: Level 1A
-CEIE501-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This is a beginning course where the focus is on grammar using writing to reinforce grammar points taught. Introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, nouns, verbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and modifiers. Introduction to the writing process, paragraphs, introduction, body, and conclusion. (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 1B
-CEIE502-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is a continuation of "Grammar & Writing: Level 1A" (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 2
-CEIE092-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $1240 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An advanced beginning course where the focus is on writing to reinforce grammar points taught, but with additional emphasis on writing. Review of all grammar points taught in Level 1, sentence structure, clauses, nouns, verbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and modifiers. Review of the writing process rhetorical forms of narration, description, introduction to development by example, comparison/contrast, cause and effect.

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Grammar & Writing: Level 2A
-CEIE503-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An advanced beginning course where the focus is on writing to reinforce grammar points taught, but with additional emphasis on writing. Review of all grammar points taught in Level 1, sentence structure, clauses, nouns, verbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and modifiers. Review of the writing process rhetorical forms of narration, description, introduction to development by example, comparison/contrast, cause and effect. (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 2B
-CEIE504-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is a continuation of "Grammar & Writing: Level 2A" (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 3
-CEIE093-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:10a - 11:10a ... Cost = $1240 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An intermediate course with equal emphasis on grammar and writing. Student writing is used to determine any areas of grammar needing additional emphasis. Student will manipulate sentences of a relatively complex level and should begin to recognize proper grammar as a means to good writing. Review of all grammar points taught in Level 2, introduction to the subjunctive, idiomatic uses of prepositions.

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Grammar & Writing: Level 3A
-CEIE505-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An intermediate course with equal emphasis on grammar and writing. Student writing is used to determine any areas of grammar needing additional emphasis. Student will manipulate sentences of a relatively complex level and should begin to recognize proper grammar as a means to good writing. Review of all grammar points taught in Level 2, introduction to the subjunctive, idiomatic uses of prepositions. (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 3B
-CEIE506-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is a continuation of "Grammar & Writing: Level 3A" (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 4
-CEIE094-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:10a - 11:10a ... Cost = $1240 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A high intermediate course with emphasis on writing. Grammar is taught as needed as indicated by student writing. There is emphasis of reader-based/reader/writer response, introduction to research writing, and introduction to argumentative and persuasive writing.

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Grammar & Writing: Level 4A
-CEIE507-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A high intermediate course with emphasis on writing. Grammar is taught as needed as indicated by student writing. There is emphasis of reader-based/reader/writer response, introduction to research writing, and introduction to argumentative and persuasive writing. (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 4B
-CEIE508-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is a continuation of "Grammar & Writing: Level 4A" (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 5A
-CEIE509-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A bridge class to college-level writing. All grammar deficiencies will be assessed from student writing and grammar. The writing process will emphasize individual selection of preferred organizational method, reader-writer response with critical and analytical components, literary analysis and criticism, creative writing, writing of short research paper which combines several rhetorical forms. (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 5B
-CEIE510-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is a continuation of "Grammar & Writing: Level 5A" (half-course)

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Grammar & Writing: Level 6A
-CEIE511-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This is an advanced grammar/writing skills class for students evaluated as "ready for college-level work". It is a bridge class to college-level class work. Students' grasp of grammar should preclude any significant need to question grammatical structures encountered in text. Students should be able to write clearly and comprehensibly using a form and style (half-course) appropriate to English rhetorical traditions approximating native fluency and control.

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Grammar & Writing: Level 6B
-CEIE512-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, T, W, Th ... Times = 9:00a - 11:10a ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is a continuation of "Grammar & Writing: Level 6A" (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 1
-CEIE097-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A beginning class with a concentration on developing basic communication skills. Students will work on overcoming inhibitions toward speaking in English

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Listening & Speaking: Level 1A
-CEIE513-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A beginning class with a concentration on developing basic communication skills. Students will work on overcoming inhibitions toward speaking in English (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 1B
-CEIE514-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Continuation of "Listening & Speaking: Level 1A" (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 2
-CEIE098-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An advanced beginning course with more work on basic communication skills. Classes emphasize development of at least a limited facility in speaking and listening.

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Listening & Speaking: Level 2A
-CEIE515-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An advanced beginning course with more work on basic communication skills. Classes emphasize development of at least a limited facility in speaking and listening. (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 2B
-CEIE516-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Continuation of "Listening & Speaking: Level 2A" (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 3
-CEIE099-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Introduction to skills needed for college-level work, e.g., note-taking and giving presentations. There is an emphasis on developing fluency, correct grammar usage, pronunciation, and listening comprehension. Students will engage in conversations and discussions on topics of interest which may extend to simpler routine professional and/or academic contexts .(half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 3A
-CEIE517-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Introduction to skills needed for college-level work, e.g., note-taking and giving presentations. There is an emphasis on developing fluency, correct grammar usage, pronunciation, and listening comprehension. Students will engage in conversations and discussions on topics of interest which may extend to simpler routine professional and/or academic contexts. (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 3B
-CEIE518-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M,W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Continuation of "Listening & Speaking: Level 3A" (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 4
-CEIE100-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A pre-college level class which emphasizes work on presentations, note-taking, small group discussions, and integration of written and spoken English.

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Listening & Speaking: Level 4A
-CEIE519-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A pre-college level class which emphasizes work on presentations, note-taking, small group discussions, and integration of written and spoken English. (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 4B
-CEIE520-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Continuation of "Listening & Speaking: Level 4A" (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 5
-CEIE101-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $280 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A bridge class to college level work with emphasis on research-based presentations. Emphasis on integration of written and oral skills, note-taking skills, and ability to dialogue and share viewpoints in a classroom setting.

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Listening & Speaking: Level 5A
-CEIE521-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A bridge class to college level work with emphasis on research-based presentations. Emphasis on integration of written and oral skills, note-taking skills, and ability to dialogue and share viewpoints in a classroom setting. (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 5B
-CEIE522-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Continuation of "Listening & Speaking: Level 5A" (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 6
-CEIE102-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $280 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Students at this advanced level can exploit a comprehensive mastery of the language to communicate with accuracy and precision even in a variety of difficult or stressful contexts using language appropriate to the situation and their purpose. Students will be able interpret and understand complex input accurately and successfully take notes from lectures and discussions.

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Listening & Speaking: Level 6A
-CEIE523-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Students at this advanced level can exploit a comprehensive mastery of the language to communicate with accuracy and precision even in a variety of difficult or stressful contexts using language appropriate to the situation and their purpose. Students will be able interpret and understand complex input accurately and successfully take notes from lectures and discussions. (half-course)

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Listening & Speaking: Level 6B
-CEIE524-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Continuation of "Listening & Speaking: Level 6A" (half-course)

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 1
-CEIE103-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This is a beginning course with a focus on basic reading skills like finding the main idea and vocabulary building. Students will get an introduction to main idea and topic sentences, skimming and scanning, learning vocabulary in context, and use of predicting as a comprehension tool.

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 1A
-CEIE525-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50p - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This is a beginning course with a focus on basic reading skills like finding the main idea and vocabulary building. Students will get an introduction to main idea and topic sentences, skimming and scanning, learning vocabulary in context, and use of predicting as a comprehension tool. (half-course)

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 2
-CEIE104-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An advanced beginning course with review and practice of basic reading skills. Introduction to higher level techniques of inference, distinction between thesis statement and topic sentence, emphasis using skimming and scanning, vocabulary in context, vocabulary building, and introduction to root words, prefixes, and suffixes.

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 2A
-CEIE527-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/27/2008 ... Days = n/a ... Times = n/a ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An advanced beginning course with review and practice of basic reading skills. Introduction to higher level techniques of inference, distinction between thesis statement and topic sentence, emphasis using skimming and scanning, vocabulary in context, vocabulary building, and introduction to root words, prefixes, and suffixes. (half-course)

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 3
-CEIE105-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An intermediate course with review and practice of basic reading skills taught in lower levels. Students will be introduced to paraphrasing, analysis of the author's purpose, emphasis on inference, and practice on restating main ideas and thesis statements.

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 3A
-CEIE529-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An intermediate course with review and practice of basic reading skills taught in lower levels. Students will be introduced to paraphrasing, analysis of the author's purpose, emphasis on inference, and practice on restating main ideas and thesis statements. (half-course)

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 4
-CEIE106-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A pre-college level reading course which includes exposure to library research. There is an emphasis of vocabulary in context as an integral part of the reading process, introduction to summary writing, literary analysis and criticism. Some work on TOEFL reading test strategies.

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 4A
-CEIE531-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A pre-college level reading course which includes exposure to library research. There is an emphasis of vocabulary in context as an integral part of the reading process, introduction to summary writing, literary analysis and criticism. Some work on TOEFL reading test strategies. (half-course)

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 5
-CEIE107-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A bridge class to college level reading, including all stages of library research. Review of all reading strategies. Students will critique readings as well as integrate reading and writing in summaries and papers. There is an emphasis of TOEFL, SAT, and GRE reading test strategies.

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 5A
-CEIE533-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = T, TH ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
A bridge class to college level reading, including all stages of library research. Review of all reading strategies. Students will critique readings as well as integrate reading and writing in summaries and papers. There is an emphasis of TOEFL, SAT, and GRE reading test strategies. (half-course)

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 6
-CEIE108-
Start Date = 5/13/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
An advanced reading course where students will master all skills and strategies and sufficient vocabulary to handle reading in a college-level course. Students will analyze and critique text as well as participate in discussion on these texts and can conduct library research for a term paper.

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Reading & Vocabulary: Level 6B
-CEIE536-
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = T, Th ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
This course is a continuation of "Reading & Vocabulary: Level 6A" (half-course)

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TOEFL Preparation -- UIE
-CEEX645-
Start Date = 5/19/2008 ... End Date = 8/13/2008 ... Days = M, W ... Times = 6:00p - 8:50p ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks)
This course prepares international students for the TOEFL iBT (= Internet-Based Test). It teaches test-taking techniques and helps the student prepare for the language skills necessary to do well on the four sections of the test, including the new Speaking Section as well as the Reading, Listening, and Writing Sections. The course offers a step by step program to prepare the student to develop the confidence to sit in front of the computer to take the test.

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UIE Pronunciation I
-CEIE543-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = M,W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Do you have difficulty pronouncing English words? Do people have problems understanding you when you speak? In this course you will focus on those pronunciation issues that are common problems for learners of American English. You will learn how to correctly pronounce the phonetic alphabet and vowels, where to place stress on syllables in words, how to use rhythm in speaking the English language and how to use intonation patterns when speaking English.

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UIE Pronunciation I
-CEIE543-
  Section 2
Start Date = 6/30/2008 ... End Date = 8/14/2008 ... Days = M,W ... Times = 11:50a - 2:05p ... Cost = $310 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 3.5 ... Admission to this course is subject to approval by the Language Institute
Same description as Section 1 (above)

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UIE-Research Paper
-CEIE564-
Start Date = 5/12/2008 ... End Date = 6/26/2008 ... Days = TBA ... Times = TBA ... Cost = $620 (Does not include textbooks) ... CEUs = 7.0
This course builds on the skills taught in the Advanced Language Skills course. Students may expand on the research paper written for that course or develop another short research paper. In this course they learn how to do Web-based research as well as traditional library research. They also develop college level writing skills. At the end of the course students make oral/powerpoint presentations of their research papers.

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