The English Language Improvement Program provides courses for international
students who need to improve their English language skills.  These courses are
available to graduate, undergraduate, and special students who are officially
registered at Indiana University and who are non-native speakers of English.
These courses are offered by the Center for English Language and
are listed in the Schedule of Classes under LINGUISTICS (T101).  They are
designed for students who require additional English language training.  All courses are
non-credit. However, in all other respects, these courses are similar to other
university courses, i.e., grades are awarded and they meet visa requirements
for full-time status.  Placement in the appropriate courses is based on a student's performance on
the Indiana English Proficiency Examination, a locally-prepared test.  Students should register
for the examination at the International Center on Jordan Avenue.


PRONUNCIATION REVISION/LISTENING COMPREHENSION (2 CR. HRS.)

Designed to correct lingering pronunciation problems and to improve aural
comprehension skills, with greater emphasis on the latter.  Meets four periods
weekly for eight weeks.  First eight weeks only.  TEXT:  Prator & Robinett,
Manual of American English Pronunciation, Holt, Rinehart, Winston.

ACADEMIC CONVERSATION AND DISCUSSION (2 CR. HRS.)

Focuses on the student's ability to participate actively and effectively in a
range of dialogue, from simple conversation to seminar-like discussion.  Students
will be expected to make several oral presentations.  A desired by-product is for
students to develop greater confidence in their spoken English.  Meets four
periods weekly for eight weeks.  Both sessions each semester.  Instructor
provides materials.

READING SKILLS (2 CR. HRS.)

Emphasizes a number of reading skills essential for the university students
including (but not limited to) text organization, reading from context, and
reference markers.  Reading material is from authentic textbooks.  Meets four
periods per week.  First eight week session only, both semesters.  TEXT:  Dobbs &
Dobbs, More Reasons for Reading, Prentice Hall.

EXPOSITORY READING (2 CR. HRS.)

Designed to enable students to improve their comprehension of academic writing.
Class activities include in-depth discussion of reading selections and frequent
written exercises.  Meets four periods weekly.  Second eight week session, Fall semester only.

WRITING ENGLISH SENTENCES (2 CR. HRS.)

Initially, course includes some review of grammar.  Frequent written exercises,
beginning at the sentence level and continuing to the paragraph.  First eight-week
session only.  TEXT:  Oshima & Hogul, Introduction to Academic Writing,
Addison-Wesley.

PARAGRAPH WRITING (2 CR. HRS.)

Designed as a discussion/practice composition course.  Focus will be on the
organization and development of information in paragraphs and in short essays.
Students will have frequent written assignments.  Several sections available.
Meets both eight week sessions, both semesters.  TEXT: Raimes, How English Works, St.
Martin's.

ENGLISH GRAMMAR REVISION (1 CR. HR.)

A cognitive approach to the grammar of English.  Provides a rapid review of
selected grammatical structures.  Extensive written practice.  Meets three times
weekly.  First eight weeks only, both semesters.  TEXT: Smalzer, Write To Be Read, Cambridge.

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND WRITING (1 CR. HR.)

Designed as a discussion/practice course in writing an undergraduate, or master's
level research paper.  Students will become familiar with traditional and computerized research
sources in the IU Main Library.  Among topics covered are term paper format, documentation,
bibliography, and paraphrasing.  Students will submit a short (8-12 pages) research paper.  Meets
two periods per week during the second eight weeks.  TEXT:  Seyler, Doing Research,
Prentice-Hall.