Intensive English Summer Intersession

Two-week Intensive English Summer Intersession course for International Teaching Assistants at the Center for English Language and American Culture (CELAC) at the University of New Mexico.


The Center for English Language and American Culture (CELAC), UNM’s Intensive English Program is again offering the English Summer Intersession course for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs). This course is designed specifically for new or continuing international TAs, GAs, RAs or researchers/scholars to help improve English abilities as well as for participants to become acclimated to the environment of an American university. Instruction is provided in the areas of:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Pronunciation
  • Conversational fluency
  • Public speaking and presentation skills
  • Culturally appropriate Instructor-Student interaction in the classroom

 

 

 

This two-week intensive class for ITAs has been growing since 2006 and we look forward to having a great group of participants again this year. Students gain confidence in classroom delivery skills, formal conversation in an academic context, and managing typical situations that arise while studying and working at the university and interacting with American students.

Schedule:

August 3rd – August 13th
First week: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Second week: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 am
(No class on Friday 8/14 due to International Graduate Student Orientation)

All classes will be taught in Mesa Vista Hall - classrooms to be announced. We understand that new graduate students may have to miss some class time due to Graduate Dept. orientations.

Price and Application:
Price for the two week course is $350 which includes materials. Please click on the link below to print and complete an application. Return application via mail or fax by July 20, 2009. Space may be limited, so apply early. Applications will be accepted until course is full.

 

Click here for the application

 

Short Term Housing for New Students:
CELAC can assist students with temporary short-term housing off campus. If you have any questions, contact us at celac@unm.edu

Feedback from past participants:
“Thanks a lot for the hard work of the teachers in this class. They not only helped me to improve my English but also helped me to learn about American culture and the ‘American style.’”

“This class highlighted the fact that we as students are different and that we should not be afraid or ashamed of our differences.”

“Thanks a lot! I enjoyed the variety of tasks with different sources and various methods used (e.g. watching video clips of classroom situations; brainstorming solutions to student problems; role-playing and doing skits to practice interactions with students)

“I just want to thank the instructors for what they did for us in this class. I am very grateful and now I feel more comfortable. Thank you!”

“Excellent communication with teachers and classmates. Lots of interesting topics and wonderful discussions.”

“This class highlighted the fact that we as students are different and that we should not be afraid or ashamed of their differences.”

“There was a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere for improving our English skills. Thank you, teachers.”

“The activities in this class were very interesting. I got a chance to work in groups, do fun activities, and practice my spoken English.”

“The teachers were wonderful and the information presented was precious. The friendly environment helped decrease stress and tension. This had a positive effect for my study at the university.”