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Learning Languages

ESL

English as a Second Language

Provides beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Students are grouped according to their current ability after assessment process at the first class.

CSP 5021 / Length: 40 hours

CRN 391/2530/2531, Tues & Thurs
Jan. 20-April 2, 8:05-10:05 p.m.
Marple Campus

CRN 2529/1665, Tues & Thurs
Feb. 3-April 16, 7-9 p.m.
Upper Darby Center

CRN 2922, Tues & Thurs
Feb. 24-April 16, 6-8:30 p.m.
Phoenixville Campus

CRN 2056, Mon & Wed
March 2-April 22, 6-8:30 p.m.
Exton Center

Cost: $210

Pronunciation for ESL Students

Assists high-intermediate to advanced students from a variety of language backgrounds, who are capable of following class instruction and motivated to practice in and out of class, to improve their pronunciation of Standard American English. Utilizes tapes and text to study vowels and consonants, phrases and sentences, and includes listening, practice, and completion of homework assignments.

CSP 5258 / Length: 20 hours

CRN 2096, Wednesdays
Feb. 18-April 29, 8:05-10:05 p.m.
Marple Campus

Cost: $195

Elementary Grammar for Foreign Students

Learn and practice your grammar skills in this high beginning multi-skills course incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities focused on everyday life. Book included. Upon successful completion of this course, you may be eligible for three academic credits.

CSP 5268 / Length: 45 hours

CRN 3050, Monday & Wednesday
Jan. 26-April 22, 8:05-10:05 p.m.
Marple Campus

Cost: $350

Conversational English

Helps high-level ESL speakers advance their communication skills even further in order to function in an English-speaking environment. Students participate in oral presentations, role playing, debates, reading activities and group discussions. Not for beginning speakers.

CSP 5241 / Length: 20 hours

CRN 1545, Wednesdays
April 1-May 20, 6-8:30 p.m.
Exton Center

Cost: $195

Writing for Foreign Students Learning English

Helps those who speak English as a second language to think and write in English. Grammar is taught along with basic writing skills. A speaking knowledge of English is required.

CSP 5232 / Length: 20 hours

CRN 596, Thursdays
Jan. 22-April 2, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus

Cost: $195

TOEFL Prep Course

Skill-building practice in listening, grammar, reading and writing for students registering for the TOEFL exam. Also provides test-taking strategies. This is a test-preparation course for students who are already fluent in English. Does not include instruction in ESL.

CAR 3311 / Length: 48 hours

CRN 392, Tuesday & Thursday
Jan. 13-April 9, 8:05-10:05 p.m.
Marple Campus

Cost: $295

U.S. Citizenship and American Culture

Helps students prepare to apply for U.S. citizenship by reviewing the requirements for eligibility for American citizenship, presenting application forms and instructions for completion of the N-400 and discussing the process of becoming an American citizen. Basic U.S. History will be taught as well as the structure and functions of the U.S. government according to the U.S. Constitution. Practice activities will help prepare students for the test and interview process.

CAR 5582 / Length: 16 hours

CRN 3111, Wednesdays
March 25-May 13, 6-8 p.m.
Marple Campus

Cost: $179

Learning Other Languages

Beginning courses introduce basics of pronunciation, sentence structure and vocabulary; intermediate courses review and improve comprehension and fluency. Conversational courses require prior understanding of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, and will involve dialogues, conversations and oral readings.

Beginning Arabic

CAR 5576 / Length: 16 hours

Not offered this spring

Beginning Chinese

CAR 2189 / Length: 16 hours

CRN 2400, Thursdays
Oct. 9-Nov. 13
6-8:40 p.m.
Exton Center