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One-year ESL certificate program
The one-year ESL certificate program offers a distinctive experience for international students who wish to study English in the United States. The requested courses are sequenced and integrated so students who wish to study for a year and then return to their homes have substantially improved English proficiency, a greater understanding of American culture, and practical skills. Another unique feature of the certificate program is the tutoring aspect: Each ESL student will be paired with an American student for one hour of daily individual tutoring. They also will experience close interaction with American students through shared experiences such as dorm life and other college activities.
For those students who wish to pursue a B.A. degree, the program is intended to improve English proficiency so they will be able to take regular courses. Upon acceptance into the B.A. program (contingent on meeting TOEFL and all other requirements for admission), they will receive regular academic credit for the ESL courses, which will count toward the 124 required for graduation. They will then take the required general education courses, complete the requirements for a major, and fulfill any other requirements needed for graduation. Students receive the full benefit of the Christian liberal arts education Northwestern College offers plus a Northwestern College Certificate of English as a Second Language.
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| ESL101 Introduction to American Culture |
2 |
| ESL201 Oral English |
4 |
| ESL202 ESL Bible |
4 |
| ESL203 ESL Writing |
4 |
| ESL205 Business English |
2 |
| ESL206 English for Academic Purposes |
4 |
| ESL251 Advanced Oral English |
4 |
| Elective |
3-4 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED |
27-28 |
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