ESOL - English for Speakers of other Languages
Georgia Central University
Key Information
Campus location
Atlanta, USA
Languages
English, Kanuri
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 semester
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
The mission of the ESOL Department is to develop students’ academic and intercultural communication skills, vital to life in the United States. The program provides a complete course of instruction as well as electives in the linguistic and pragmatic aspects of the English language, thereby enabling students to acclimate to and fully participate in diverse communities ranging from local to international, and from university to college.
Program Outcome
The ESOL Program intends to accomplish its mission by pursuing the following objectives:
- Create a supportive learning environment.
- Offer a curriculum that is based on consistent quality and continuous research in order to stay abreast of trends in the field.
- Carefully evaluate each student individually during the recruitment process and provide the necessary academic guidance and support in order to enable them to achieve their English language learning goal.
- Build upon students' academic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Assess and monitor students’ academic progress utilizing an ongoing evaluation process.
- Encourage students to learn about American culture in order to bridge cultural differences and smooth the transition into American schools and culture.
- Recruit and maintain highly qualified and experienced instructors who understand students' needs.
- Provide staff development in appropriate instructional, counseling, and assessment strategies for instructors and administrators.