ELCP Courses
ELCP courses are offered at three levels:
- low intermediate
- intermediate
- advanced
ELCP course content areas:
- film
- literature
- American culture
Specific content courses include: American Cultures on Film, Readings in Literature, American Culture and the Community
ELCP course skills areas:
- reading and writing
- listening and speaking
- research paper
- grammar
- pronunciation
- TOEIC preparation
Specific skills courses include: Introduction to College Composition, Language Practice, Academic Listening and Speaking, Research Paper Preparation, Grammar Workshop, Advanced Pronunciation Practice, TOEIC Preparation
All ELCP students may enroll in paracurricular courses such as sports, art,
music, or community service along with other Linfield students.
Advanced level students may enroll in carefully chosen Linfield courses with
approval of both their advisor and the ELCP Coordinator.
All ELCP students may request an ELCP Peer Writing Assistant.
English Language and Culture Program Course Offerings
ELCP 100 Language Practice: Social and Academic Skills
An intensive course in functional English for ELCP students to facilitate integration into the community and preparation for academic study. Includes survival skills, cultural awareness, basic computer and study skills, and writing projects. 4 credits.
ELCP 101 Academic Listening and Speaking I
Development of listening and speaking skills enabling students to function effectively in an academic setting. Emphasis on prepared and impromptu speeches, group discussions, debate, and video-based activities. Continued practice of English in informal and formal settings, role play, simulations, and community field work. $20 course fee. 4 credits
ELCP 102 Academic Listening and Speaking II
Continuation of 101 to prepare students for success in academic courses. Training in group discussion dynamics. Participation in whole class/small group discussions of current issues. Recognition and practice of formal and informal listening/speaking skills. 4 credits.
ELCP 103 Advanced Pronunciation Practice
An intensive course in pronunciation of American English. Development of accent modification techniques which result in increased intelligibility. Special emphasis placed on auditory discrimination, correct pronunciation of English speech sounds, complete word pronunciation, and voice projection. Exercises tailored to individual student’s speech patterns. Offered spring. 2 credits.
ELCP 111 Introduction to College Reading
Intermediate level reading course enabling students to become independent readers. Student selection of reading materials: fiction and non-fiction. Linked activities focusing on summary writing, vocabulary development, oral reports, and group discussions. 4 credits.
ELCP 112 Advanced College Reading and Critical Thinking Skills
Advanced reading skills course to develop students’ critical thinking and discussion skills in preparation for academic course work. Readings linked to formal/informal writing projects. 4 credits.
ELCP 120 Grammar Workshop
An in-depth review of grammatical structures within the context of students' own writing projects. Grammar activities and exercises tailored to meet individual students' needs. 4 credits.
ELCP 121 Introduction to College Composition
Intermediate level writing course to prepare students for academic essay and report writing. Emphasis on self/peer proofreading and editing strategies. 4 credits.
ELCP 122 Research Paper Preparation
Introduction to academic research paper writing: topic development, library research, paraphrase/synthesis skills, and documentation leading to presentation of acceptable research paper. 4 credits.
ELCP 160 Thematic Topics
Integration of all language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) in a content theme such as American Culture and the Community, Discovering American Cultures through film. May be repeated with different content. 4 credits (US)
ELCP 170 Readings in Literature
An introduction to reading and writing about literature for non-native speakers of English students. Study of literary genres: short story, poetry, and novel. Focus on creative writing projects and formal analysis essays. 4 credits (CS).
ELCP 180 TOEIC Preparation
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) preparation. An intensive preparation course for the TOEIC test. Focus on building vocabulary, learning the structure and directions of the TOEIC, learning to discriminate between test answer choices, and practicing English in practical day-to-day situations in the international workplace setting. 2 credits.
ELCP 190 Advanced Academic Skills
Study of language and learning skills for advanced ELCP student simultaneously enrolled in a particular academic content course in another department. Intensive study of the language used in the content material through linked reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. May be repeated with different content. 3 credits.