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English Preparation Course
English Language For University Studies (ENLUS) - Intensive English Language Courses (formerly the American Language Program)
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What is ENLUS?
For those students whose mastery of English is not sufficient for further English language university studies, John Cabot University’s ENLUS offers two levels of intensive, academic English language classes. The program is specifically designed with three goals:
- to raise students’ English proficiency to university level;
- to prepare students for the intellectual demands of university study by using academically-challenging materials;
- to provide a complete English language learning experience, both in and out of class.
ENLUS courses do not carry academic credit towards graduation from the University.
How is ENLUS different from other language programs?
The two most distinctive features of ENLUS are its level of intensity (over 200 hours in 15 weeks) and its association with an accredited American university.
- Small daytime classes; four hours a day, four days a week (Monday-Thursday)
- Each level is taught by two different highly-qualified professors
- Academic and American cultural focus
- Student access to all JCU facilities, including the library and computer labs
- Student integration in the cultural and social life of JCU’s English-speaking student body
- Successful completion normally leads to direct entrance into JCU’s degree program
How is the program structured?
The 15-week course follows JCU’s academic calendar and is divided into two proficiency levels:
ENLUS II (upper-intermediate, C1) meets 4 ½ hours daily, Monday through Thursday, for a total of 252 hours. Qualified students can take one JCU course for credit while studying and enroll directly in the University upon completion of the course.
Course cost: €3800 (including books and student activity fee)
Fall 2008 Semester: 1 September - 12 December 2008
Spring 2009 Semester: 19 January - 8 May 2009 ENLUS I (intermediate, B2) meets 4 hours daily, Monday through Thursday, for a total of 208 hours.
Course cost: €3200 (including books and student activity fee)
Fall 2008 Semester: 8 September - 12 December 2008
Spring 2009 Semester: 26 January - 8 May 2009
Small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the opportunity to participate actively in class. Attention is also given to introducing foreign students to American culture and university life.
Content Areas
| Writing |
Intensive Grammar Review
Principles of Sentence Construction
Composition Skills
Individual Error Analysis |
| Listening and Speaking Skills |
Listening Strategies and Note-taking Skills
Oral Presentation Skills
Basic Language Functions
Pronunciation |
| Reading |
Extracting Main Ideas
Improving Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Development |
Who should apply?
- Only applicants with a strong intermediate knowledge of English
- High school graduates aspiring to enter JCU or another English-speaking university
- Anyone 18 or older wishing to achieve a high level of English proficiency for business or personal reasons
How can I apply?
Applicants must take the University’s proficiency test: grammar and essay writing, a standardized listening and reading test after an oral interview.
There is a €25,00 application/testing fee.
For further information and scheduling:
Tel (+39) 06.6819.121
email: enlus@johncabot.edu |