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Sample Proposal
Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English
For ______University Group: Summer 2008
I. Introduction:
_______, a well-know agency in ______, wishes to bring a group of students
from ________ University to the United States in the summer of 2008 to study
English as a Second Language. To that purpose, ______ has asked Lewis-Clark
State College’s Institute of Intensive English to put forth a proposal
outlining the program they can provide.
II. Program Description:
A. The IIE Curriculum:
The IIE offers courses year round with six terms each year, two during fall
semester (Fall 1 and Fall 2), two during spring semester (Spring 1 and
Spring 2) and two during the summer (Summer 1 and Summer 2). Each term is
approximately eight weeks in length. Shorter terms can be arranged for
groups of ten or more students. There are three vacations during the year:
one
week at the college’s Spring Break, one week at the end of Summer 2, and three
weeks at the college’s Christmas Break.
The Institute of Intensive English uses a skill-based curriculum that
recognizes graduated levels of proficiency and emphasizes interactive and
integrated use of skills areas as a means to communicative competence.
Levels 1 and 2 are beginning levels, levels 3 and 4 are intermediate levels,
levels 5 and 6 are advanced levels and level 7 is the college preparation
level. Each level is eight weeks in length and students must demonstrate a
minimum 70% mastery of the course competencies to move to the next level.
Each level includes 18 hours per week of required core classes:
listening/speaking, grammar, reading/writing and vocabulary. Students must
choose at least one elective class to fill out their schedule. They may
choose additional electives for a total of up to 25 instructional hours per
week at no additional cost.
Elective classes include a variety of topics. Individual electives are
offered if there is sufficient student interest and a qualified instructor
is available. (See Elective Choices below).
The electives are designed to prepare students in three areas:
1) academic preparation
2) business and professional skills
3) cultural experience and understanding.
Typically, a student attends core classes from 8:30 or 9:30 in the morning
until 12:30. He or she then has an hour or more for lunch and returns for
afternoon elective classes and listening or computer labs. For groups of
students, we can offer afternoon activities instead of classes if so
desired.
Most students are finished by 3:30. They then often participate in sports or
go to the college library to do their homework. Homework for lower level
students usually doesn’t take more than an hour a day. For the top-level
students, it may take from two to three hours a day.
B. Elective Choices
At the end of each term, the students choose from among these offerings
which classes they would like to take the following term. The classes with
the most student interest are offered.
Academic Writing: This class is for students in levels 6 and 7 who plan to
go to an American college or university. In this class students learn to
write papers like those they will write in their college classes. [3 hours
per week]
American Movies: This class is open to students in levels 4 through 7. In
it, they watch scenes from American movies and discuss the language used and
the culture illustrated.
Business English: This class is for students in levels 4–7. In this class,
students practice speaking in business situations. They listen to business
conversations, learn business vocabulary and read and write business letters
and reports and memos. [3 hours]
Conversation: This class is open to all students. In it, students practice
their conversation skills such as: how to start a conversation; how to
change the topic; how to end a conversation. Some days, they have
conversations with Americans. [2 hours]
Creative Writing: This class is open to students in levels 3 through 7. In
it they read and write short stories and poems. [2 hours]
Idioms and Slang: This class is open to all students. In it, they learn how
and when to use American slang and common idioms. [2 hours]
Internet Research: This class is open to students in levels 4 to 7. In it,
you will use the Internet to research a topic of your choice. An instructor
will be available to assist you. [2 hours]
Meet the USA: This class is open to students in levels 3 to 7. In it, they
learn about different parts of the United States, and study the geography,
history and culture of each area. [2hours]
Pronunciation: This class is open to all students. In it, they work on
improving their
speaking skills. They practice American sound production, stress,
intonation, dictionary pronunciation skills and informal English
pronunciation. [2 hours]
TOEFL Preparation:
This class is open to students in levels 5 to 7. In it
they practice the grammar, listening and reading skills that will prepare
them to take the TOEFL. Frequent practice TOEFLs are given. [3 hours]
TOEIC Preparation: This class is open to students in levels 5 to 7. In it
they practice the grammar, listening and reading skills that will prepare
them to take the TOEIC. Frequent practice TOEICs are given. [3 hours]
Word Analysis: This class is open to students in levels 6 and 7. In this
class students learn to extract the meanings of unfamiliar words by dividing
them into their component parts—roots, prefixes and suffixes.
This class improves students’ vocabulary dramatically.
World News: This class is open to students in levels 4-7. In it they watch
news shows and read newspapers and magazines and discuss what is happening
in the world. [2 hours]
C. IIE Staff
The IIE staff has many years of experience working with international
students. Our teachers are fully qualified (all have at least a
Master’s degree in English, TESL or a related subject) and experienced (they
have an average of 16 years teaching experience in the ESL classroom). Their
classes are challenging but fun. The IIE students have consistently praised
their knowledge, teaching ability and kindness.
D. The IIE Students
Over the past twenty plus years, we have taught students from countries around
the world. Some of our former students have gone on to become government
leaders in their countries. Others have become professors, Olympic athletes,
well-known artists and musicians and CEOs of large companies. We are proud
of our alumni and of our current student body
E. Activities
IIE schedules several recreational activities each session such as shopping
trips to Spokane, Washington and Moscow, Idaho, garnet hunting, gold
panning, fishing, camping and whitewater rafting, skiing and swimming. Other
special activities can be arranged for groups.
On campus activities include basketball nights, tennis on the indoor
courts, volleyball, movies, dances and cookouts. The International
Club plans many of the student activities. Some activities are free and
some require a small charge. IIE students are also encouraged to take
part in all campus functions, sporting events and clubs open to LCSC
students.
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