Benefit, Goal of this course :
- CSUMB's International Programs Office is staffed with dedicated people, passionate about helping international students.- You'll be part of a friendly, residential campus and have many opportunities to make friends while improving your English.
- You'll receive assistance and advice should you choose to apply for full admission to CSUMB.
- Students can enroll in ALCP without taking the TOEFL or other English proficiency test. In addition, students who wish to study English in an academic program at CSUMB, but do not meet the language requirements may apply for both the ALCP and conditional admission to a degree program. Once students meet the English language requirements they may apply to CSUMB and begin their studies.
- The friendly staff of the ALCP will help you to adjust to life in America and American culture. We offer ample opportunities on how to succeed in the U.S. and at CSUMB.
- ALCP students have multiple possible options for housing. Housing may be either in a supportive home stay family environment, or on-campus, within easy access to classrooms, dining facilities, sports facilities and much more. Housing is dependent on the selected program, start date and availability.
Curriculum :
ALCP students will take an English placement test during orientation (mandatory). Students will be enrolled in the appropriate level courses based on test scores.
At all English levels, coursework will include:
Reading: preparation for U.S. university couses by focusing on vocabulary development, strategies to understand context and cultural background information.
Oral communication: listening, pronunciation, presentation and verbal interactions in U.S. university settings. Students will practice interactive conversations and discussion skills to communicate effectively with professors and fellow students.
Academic writing and editing: develop professional writing and organizational structure techniques to plan, organize, and write academic essays and citation requirements.
American culture: covers aspects of American culture and university life. Students will learn the roots of American ideology, customs and beliefs. This class emphasizes cultural diversity to understand American culture.
