| School
of Languages
Introduction
Life University’s School of Languages expands the educational
efforts of the university and equips students with the knowledge,
skills, and ideas for living and working successfully in an international
world of rapid social and technical change.
The School of Languages seeks to develop individuals through
the promotion of learning by students and by faculty. The
transmission of knowledge is central to preparing students with
the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning and leadership
skills, enabling them to be a useful member of the global society.
The School of Languages intends to judge itself by the most
demanding standards to attract people of great ability from all
backgrounds and provide the infrastructure to support teaching,
scholarship, and service for present and future generations.
ESL Certificate Programs
Overview
Life University ESL certificate programs range from the 100
through 300 levels. These ESL programs are components of the
School of Languages and are designed to provide for the academic
needs of the ESL students. The Life University ESL programs
lay a foundation for later study and helps prepare students to
enter and succeed in their various fields of study. Classes
focus on the academic English skills students need to be successful
at the university level. Special emphasis is given to advanced
listening, speaking and reading skills, as well as, complex English
grammatical forms and structures, and academic composition.
Students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a qualifying
score in the ESL placement examination may enroll in the Life
University TOEFL preparation program which prepares students
to take the TOEFL exam. Passing the TOEFL examination is
essential to the continued success of foreign students. This
program reviews acquisition skills learned in previous ESL programs
and provides students the knowledge of what to expect when taking
the examination. The Life University TOEFL preparation
program is designed to help students effectively and successfully
pass the TOEFL examination.
Furthermore, students who complete the ESL 300 program or
receive a qualifying score in the ESL placement examination may
opt to enroll in the Life University Business English certificate
program. This program allows students to learn business
vocabulary, composition, listening, and speaking skills. In
addition to language skills, this program covers basic business
courses and GMAT preparation. This program prepares students
to later enroll in other business programs since English is the
universal language in the business world, the Business English
program also helps build student confidence in their careers
and gives them an advantage in the global job market.
ESL 100
32 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL100
coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements
within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL100 program must be completed within 4 consecutive
academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first
course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements.
This time limit, at the option of the university, may be
extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
ESL 100 Courses
32 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
|
Course No. |
Course Title |
Units/Hours |
| ESL 10 |
Beginning Grammar
I |
4/40 |
| ESL 11 |
Beginning Grammar
II |
4/40 |
| ESL 13 |
Beginning Writing
I |
4/40 |
| ESL 14 |
Beginning Writing
II |
4/40 |
| ESL 16 |
Beginning Reading
I |
4/40 |
| ESL 17 |
Beginning Reading
II |
4/40 |
| ESL 18 |
Beginning Oral
Communication I |
4/40 |
| ESL 19 |
Beginning Oral
Communication II |
4/40 |
ESL 200
32 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 32 quarter units of ESL200
coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements
within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL200 program must be completed within 4 consecutive
academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first
course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements.
This time limit, at the option of the university, may be
extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
ESL200 Courses
32 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
|
Course No. |
Course Title |
Units/Hours |
| ESL 20 |
Intermediate
Grammar I |
4/40 |
| ESL 21 |
Intermediate
Grammar II |
4/40 |
| ESL 23 |
Intermediate
Writing I |
4/40 |
| ESL 24 |
Intermediate
Writing II |
4/40 |
| ESL 26 |
Intermediate
Reading I |
4/40 |
| ESL 27 |
Intermediate
Reading II |
4/40 |
| ESL 28 |
Intermediate
Oral Communication I |
4/40 |
| ESL 29 |
Intermediate
Oral Communication II |
4/40 |
ESL 300
24 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 24 quarter units of ESL300
coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements
within the time limit.
Time Limit
The ESL300 program must be completed within 3 consecutive
academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first
course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements.
This time limit, at the option of the university, may be
extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
ESL300 Courses
24 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
|
Course No. |
Course Title |
Units/Hours |
| ESL 30 |
Advanced Reading
and Composition I |
4/40 |
| ESL 31 |
Advanced Reading
and Composition II |
4/40 |
| ESL 32 |
Advanced Reading
and Composition III |
4/40 |
| ESL 33 |
Advanced Reading
and Composition IV |
4/40 |
| ESL 34 |
Advanced Oral
Communication I |
4/40 |
| ESL 35 |
Advanced Oral
Communication II |
4/40 |
TOEFL Preparation
16 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
• Successfully complete 16 quarter units of TOEFL
Preparation coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
• Successfully complete the degree requirements
within the time limit.
Time Limit
The TOEFL program must be completed within 2 consecutive academic
quarters from the time the student commenced the first course,
as a regular student. This time limit, at the option of
the university, may be extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
TOEFL Preparation Courses
16 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
|
Course No. |
Course Title |
Units/Hours |
| TFL 81 |
Listening Practice |
4/40 |
| TFL 82 |
Topics in TOEFL
and Reading Strategies |
4/40 |
| TFL 84 |
Writing for
the TOEFL test |
4/40 |
| TFL 85 |
Grammar Review
and Practice |
4/40 |
Business English
36 quarter units
Certificate Requirements
Successfully complete 36 quarter units of Business English
coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
on a 4.0 scale:
Successfully complete the degree requirements within the time
limit.
Time Limit
The Business English program must be completed within 4 consecutive
academic quarters from the time the student commenced the first
course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements.
This time limit, at the option of the university, may be
extended due to special extenuating circumstances.
Business English Courses
36 quarter units required
Complete all of the following courses:
|
Course No. |
Course Title |
Units/Hours |
|
BE91 |
Business Vocabulary and Idioms |
4/40 |
|
BE92 |
Business Communications |
4/40 |
|
BE93 |
Principles of Economics |
4/40 |
|
BE94 |
Marketing |
4/40 |
|
BE95 |
Case Analysis |
4/40 |
|
BE96 |
Financial and Managerial Accounting Principles |
4/40 |
|
BE97 |
Principles of Management |
4/40 |
|
BE98 |
Business Planning and Implementation |
4/40 |
|
BE99 |
GMAT Preparation |
4/40 |
TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
The world-wide demand for teachers with training in TESOL is growing very rapidly and schools are in urgent need of English speakers with high-level language and teaching skills.
Upon completion of our courses, students will have a good working knowledge of the theories of language teaching and the ability to effectively present, explain, and teach the four basic language skills. They will learn effective teaching techniques; design high quality lesson plans and practice effective classroom management techniques.
Certificate Requirements
32 Quarter Units
Successfully complete 32 quarter units of TESOL coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale:
Our TESOL program consists of the following:
TSL 100
Course No. |
Course Title |
Units/Hours |
TES 10 |
Teaching and Learning |
4/40 |
TES 20 |
Language Presentation |
4/40 |
TES 30 |
Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary |
4/40 |
TES 40 |
Teaching Listening and Speaking |
4/40 |
TSL 200
Course No. |
Course Title |
Units/Hours |
TES 50 |
Teaching Reading and Writing |
4/40 |
TES 60 |
Variations of Language Activities - Lesson Planning, Materials and Resources |
4/40 |
TES 70 |
Effective Classroom Practice - Classroom Techniques and Management |
4/40 |
TES 80 |
Student Assessment and Testing |
4/40 |
*Students will engage in teaching practice in each phase of the program
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