Major Academic Units, Programs

International Programs

English Language and Culture Program

Students from other cultures study at Linfield College. At present, approximately 80 international students and scholars from 25 countries attend Linfield yearly. Our international students and scholars bring a rich cultural dimension to the Linfield community, allowing for meaningful dialogue in our classrooms.

To encourage international student enrollment, Linfield has established a number of special scholarships. In addition, the International Programs Office provides a broad range of services to international students. Among these are orientation, academic advising, individual counseling, visa and immigration assistance, a friendship family program, fieldtrips and excursions, and liaison with campus offices and departments.

To promote interaction between international students and American students and faculty, and to foster international awareness and understanding on campus and in the larger community, Linfield sponsors a rich variety of co-curricular activities. Films, lectures, and symposia revolving around international themes are widely attended and have become a permanent and natural part of campus life. Recent activities include class field trips to the Portland Art Museum and Chinatown, the Oregon coast, a series of international dinners, and various symposia. The International Club, Asian Culture Club, French Club, German Club, Hawaiian Club and Amnesty International, all active student organizations on campus, plan and carry out many activities.

International students at Linfield are encouraged to develop leadership skills and to take on leadership roles such as Resident Advisors, Peer Advisors, and student government positions.

International Programs Language Minors Language Major Academic Year Abroad January term Abroad Asian Studies, European Studies and Latin American Studies Minors English Language and Culture Program International Act ivity on Campus 23 During some vacation periods, international students are offered the opportunity to travel on escorted trips. Some of the popular destinations are the Oregon Coast, Central Oregon, Seattle, San Francisco, and Vancouver, B.C.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.