English for Speakers of Other Languages

American Language Program

Program Chair: David Quinn, 504 Lewisohn; 854-3584

Office: 504 Lewisohn; 854-3584; [email protected]

Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Web: http://www.ce.columbia.edu/alp/

Fall 2000

Part-time Comprehensive Courses: 5 or 10 hours per week (levels 4-9)

English Z0003x. 5-hour part-time program. 3 pts. Sept. 11-Dec. 6. TuTh 9-11 or MW 6:10-8:05 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $1,146

English Z0006x. 10-hour part-time program. 6 pts. Sept. 11-Dec. 7. MTuTh 9-11:30 or MWTh 5:40-8:05 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $2,292

Intensive Courses: 20 hours per week (levels 1-8X)

English Z0012x. Fall intensive program. 12 pts. Sept. 18-Dec. 14. Hours to be arranged.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $4,584
Activity fee: $45. Twelve-week comprehensive language course. A limited number of students may be admitted at midterm. See application form for details. Special elective courses in topics such as current events, American business, or the American short story are offered on levels 5-8.

Other Programs

English Z0013x. Tutorial in English.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: to be arranged
Variable-point private tutorials are available for students with demonstrated special needs. Contact Leila May-Landy at the ALP at (212) 854-3584.

English Z0519x. Advanced fluency and listening. 3 pts. Sept. 11-Dec. 7. Th 5:10-7 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $1,146
Designed for those students who may have an advanced knowledge of English grammar yet need special help in developing their listening and speaking skills.

English Z0719x. Pronunciation workshop. 3 pts. Sept. 11-Dec. 5. Tu 5:10-7 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $1,146
Students in this course receive practice attending to and producing the sounds and rhythms of English.

English Z0919x. TOEFL preparation workshop. 1.5 pts. Oct. 30-Dec. 14. TuTh 4:10-6.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $573
Develops the test-taking skills needed to improve one's performance on the Test of English as a Second Language. Note that it does not serve as a comprehensive language course.

English Z1003x. College composition for international students. 4 pts. Sept. 4-Dec. 11. Hours to be arranged.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
The first of a two-term sequence for students who place into the highest level on the English Placement Test. College composition and literature. Carries credit toward the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Spring 2001

Part-time Comprehensive Courses: 5 or 10 hours per week (levels 4-9)

English Z0003y. 5-hour part-time program. 3 pts. Jan. 29-April 26. TuTh 9-11 or MW 6:10-8:05 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $1,146

English Z0006y. 10-hour part-time program. 6 pts. Jan. 29-April 26. MTuTh 9-11:30 or MWTh 5:40- 8:05 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $2,292

Intensive Courses: 20 hours per week (levels 1-8X)

English Z0004y. Winter institute. 4 pts. Jan. 9-Feb. 2. Hours to be arranged.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $1,528
Activity fee: $15. A four-week comprehensive language course.

English Z0012y. Spring intensive program. 12 pts. Feb. 6-May 4. Hours to be arranged.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $4,584
Activity fee: $45. Twelve-week comprehensive language course. A limited number of students may be admitted at midterm. See application form for details. Special elective courses in topics such as current events, American business, or the American short story are offered on levels 5-8.

Other Programs

English Z0013y. Tutorial in English.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: to be arranged
Variable-point private tutorials are available for students with demonstrated special needs. Contact Leila May-Landy at the ALP at (212) 854-3584.

English Z0519y. Advanced fluency and listening. 3 pts. Jan. 29-Apr. 26. Th 5:10-7 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $1,146
Designed for those students who may have an advanced knowledge of English grammar yet need special help in developing their listening and speaking skills.

English Z0719y. Pronunciation workshop. 3 pts. Jan. 29-Apr. 26. Tu 5:10-7 evening.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $1,146
Students in this course receive practice attending to and producing the sounds and rhythms of English.

English Z0919y. TOEFL preparation workshop. 1.5 pts. Mar. 27-May 3. TuTh 4:10-6.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: $573
Develops the test-taking skills needed to improve one's performance on the Test of English as a Second Language. Note that it does not serve as a comprehensive language course.

English Z1003y. College composition for international students. 4 pts. Jan. 16-Apr. 30. Hours to be arranged.
Available to ALP.
Total tuition: credit $3,072
The first of a two-term sequence for students who place into the highest level on the English Placement Test. College composition and literature. Carries credit toward the Bachelor of Arts degree.