St Joseph University
English as a Second Language Program
Roseau, Dominica
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program focuses on enhancing language skills for non-native speakers. It offers courses that cover listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in English.
Career Outcomes: Graduates of the ESL Program can pursue opportunities in language instruction, translation, and curriculum development. They may also find roles in education, hospitality, or international business, where strong English communication skills are essential.
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Introduction
- This course is designed for foreigners / non-native speakers learning English at an Elementary level to acquire and develop English language knowledge and skills.
- It prepares students to use English for their professional studies at St Joseph University and consequently for their professional needs in real life and work.
- The English as a Second Language curriculum is an integrated curriculum that is aligned to prepare English language learners (ELLs) to meet the English language proficiency standards.
- The English as a Second Language curriculum incorporates the development of language and literacy skills for use across all subject areas.
- Rigor and relevance are introduced in the form of discourse, technological applications, and sociocultural contexts for language use involving interaction between the student and the language environment.