Academic English (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Summary

The minor in Academic English is targeted toward international English as a Second or Additional Language students who desire a credential of advanced English proficiency in academic and professional communication and culture.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the minor.

Academic English Curriculum (20-26 Credits)

Foundation Courses (6 Credits)

Students are required to pass the following courses (or equivalent placement by exam) before they can enroll in higher-level courses:

IEP 1113 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 3 3 Credit(s)
IEP 1123 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 3 3 Credit(s)

Required Courses (18 Credits)

IEP 1114 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 4 3 Credit(s)
IEP 2115 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 5 3 Credit(s)
IEP 2116 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 6 3 Credit(s)
IEP 1124 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 4 3 Credit(s)
IEP 2125 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 5 3 Credit(s)
IEP 2126 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 6 3 Credit(s)

Advanced Courses (2 Credits)

Complete two of the following:

ACEN 3110 - Writing and Research Workshop 1 Credit(s)
ACEN 3120 - Strategic Reading Workshop 1 Credit(s)
ACEN 3140 - Presentation and Pronunciation Workshop 1 Credit(s)
ACEN 3150 - Language Strategies and Culture Workshop 1 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 20-26

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to read and interpret academic texts from a variety of disciplines, noting length, complexity, and time constraints.
Students will be able to listen and process academic spoken discourse (such as lectures, meetings, presentations), identifying main ideas and key details.
Students will be able to participate orally in large and small group discussion, and they will be able to deliver oral presentations based on academic content.
Students will be able to write in academic genres using information from sources and from personal experience.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in comprehending, using, and learning general academic and discipline specific vocabulary.
Students will employ effective cultural and intercultural communication strategies in academic contexts.