Summer International
at
GW
English for Academic Purposes
July 3 to
August 12
2016
Want to get a head start on your studies and life as a student at GW? Need to strengthen your academic writing, research and communication skills? Undergraduate and graduate international students applying to degree programs at GW who are non-native speakers of English are invited to enroll in summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Why Summer Study? uu Complete your English language requirements in six weeks
uu Engage in small classes that enhance personal learning
uu Get to know your faculty and adjust to your new environment as you prepare for your program of study
uu Participate in dynamic programs that connect you to cultural, international and political resources of Washington, DC
uu Practice your speaking skills and connect with a community of American and international peers
uu Take advantage of the summer EAP tuition discount when you enroll in two EAP courses
Students have the option of residing in an international student community at our Foggy Bottom Campus in the heart of Washington, DC. Our campus is accessible by public transit and within walking distance of the White House, Smithsonian Institution and the World Bank. Residence halls are staffed by full-time program assistants who help students integrate into GW by providing social and cultural programs. These include sessions with admissions and career representatives, site visits to cultural institutions and day trips to nearby sites. Students have full access to university facilities, libraries, fitness centers, computer labs and student health services.
Summer International
at
GW
Summer EAP Courses Arrival and Orientation: July 3 Class Sessions: July 5 – August 12 For Undergraduate Students: AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: WASHINGTON, DC
A writing-intensive course designed to represent the pedagogy of the American university academic experience through critical reading, inquiry and discussion. Students examine Washington, DC’s rich history and culture through both academic readings and opportunities to tap into the real resources of the city.
ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION
A diverse set of classroom activities and assignments will help students understand the US classroom culture, assess different communicative contexts, develop tools and strategies for oral communication and upgrade fluency and confidence in spoken English.
CONTACT Undergraduate Admissions intadm@gwu.edu ◆ 202-994-6040
For graduate Students: ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH I & II
Students develop academic papers that are cohesive, logical and convincing, and that improve their academic vocabulary, grammar and usage. Course content will also focus on language development for academic fields of study.
ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION
Students will develop listening and note-taking skills, expand communicative vocabulary, lead class discussions and prepare and deliver both informal and formal presentations. Specific communicative tasks and materials will be linked to students’ field of study when possible.
CONTACT Columbian College of Arts and Sciences askccas@gwu.edu ◆ 202-994-6210 Elliott School of International Affairs esiaiso@gwu.edu ◆ 202-994-6240
Program Costs Costs include tuition and fees, housing and dining (optional) and health insurance. Tuition is discounted for students enrolled in two EAP courses. Program costs are posted on our website.
Engineering and Applied Sciences engineering@gwu.edu ◆ 202-596-7239 School of Business sbglobal@gwu.edu ◆ 202-994-2648 Other Schools gwsummer@gwu.edu ◆ 202-994-6360
summer.gwu.edu/eap The George Washington University does not unlawfully discriminate in its admissions programs against any person based on that person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.