Major Academic Units, Programs

International Programs

English Language and Culture Program

The English Language and Culture Program (ELCP)provides an academic program in language studies for non-native speakers of English who are applying for full enrollment in Linfield’s degree program. Students may count up to 20 credits in ELCP toward the 125 required for graduation. ELCP also offers special programs – one semester, one year, January or summer term courses in English language and culture.

Students must demonstrate evidence of their current level of English proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) scores are preferred. Applicants with TOEFL scores of 550 (paper)/ 213 (computer)/79 (iBT) or TOEIC 750 can gain full admission to Linfield College provided all other admission requirements are met. Students will be required to participate in the ELCP written and oral assessment during orientation. Minimum English proficiency requirements for the ELCP academic preparation program are: TOEFL 450/133/45 or TOEIC 500.

ELCP courses are offered at low-intermediate to advanced levels in a series of skills-based, theme-based and content-based courses specifically designed to prepare degree-seeking students for undergraduate work. Special programs courses focus primarily on the improvement of oral/aural skills and a deeper understanding of American culture. Courses in the English Language and Culture Program are described on page 44 of this catalog.

Students taking ELCP courses must maintain a grade of B average (3.00) in their ELCP courses while in the ELCP. To exit the ELCP and be fully admitted into the Linfield degree-seeking program, students must obtain a grade of B (3.00) in all advanced level ELCP courses and approval of the ELCP coordinator.

Students taking ELCP courses will not be allowed to take courses in the Adult Degree Program (ADP) as part of their minimum 12 hour commitment to be considered full-time students.