English Language Academy
The Charles H. Trout Library
the English language academy offers full time and part time instruction in English as a second language (ESl). Classes are held in writing, reading, grammar, oral communication, and toEFl (test of English as a Foreign language) preparation.
the Charles H. trout library provides research instruction and assistance to students, faculty, and staff. the mission is twofold: (1) to build strengthen and provide access to a collection, both print and online, that supports the College’s academic programs, as well as the information and classroom technology needs of all at the College, and (2) to instruct in the use of this collection, especially by providing instruction in Information literacy and to promote the library resources and services so that all students develop the necessary research strategies and skills to foster lifelong learning.
Students at any level of English proficiency may be accepted into the program to study English language and american culture. Classes are small and can accommodate all levels of English proficiency, from beginner to advanced. Students take the English language placement test at the beginning of each semester to determine their language needs. Instructors are professional and thoroughly experienced in teaching English as a second language. Cultural excursions, guest lecturers, and in-class videos supplement classroom instruction. Full time students are required to attend classes for 20.5 hours per week, while part time students may choose courses for a total of 3-17 hours per week. English language academy students may participate in all facets of the College, including extracurricular activities and student clubs and organizations. English language academy students may also use the library and computer labs, and receive tutoring in the Educational Success Center. to contact the English language academy, please email elaharcum@harcum.edu or call 610-526-6118. Please see a description of the courses offered in the English language academy under “Course Descriptions” in the back of this Catalog. these courses can be taken for credit or as non-credit courses.
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the library staff consists of five degreed librarians and two staff members. For reference/research assistance, please contact the Reference librarian at 610-526-6084 or jstrickland@harcum.edu.the online catalog, EDItH, is available from the library’s website and lists all materials (books and DVDs) available in the library collection. the library provides access to fourteen online research databases including academic Search Elite, CINaHl with Full-text, Dentistry & oral Sciences Source, Credo Reference, ScienceDirect, SIRS Issues Researcher, National Newspapers Premier, and Criminal Justice. Current students, faculty, and staff can access the databases from the library’s web page and through the Harcum Hatch. to access the databases off-campus, please contact the library for a password list. the library’s website also contains useful research guides that provide access to print and online resources for all academic programs.