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The ESOL/Intensive English Program offers comprehensive ESL instruction for non-native speakers who are planning to continue on to earn a college degree or certificate, to upgrade their workplace English skills, or to integrate more easily in the American society.
Specifically, the Intensive English Program (IEP) is well-suited for those, such as international students, who need or desire full-time English instruction in reading, writing, grammar and conversation
AWARD TYPES: Courses Only
AREA OF STUDY: Liberal Arts & Humanities
About Academic English as a Second Language (ESOL)
ESOL courses (ESOL 0349-0370) attract students who have three main purposes:
For these purposes, the ESOL/Intensive English Department offers co-requisite courses in reading, writing, grammar and conversation, for Advanced Intermediate and Advanced levels. In addition, the Department offers ESOL 0360, an Integrated Reading & Writing class, for students who have completed Advanced Composition (ESOL 0354), and ESOL 0370, an ESL support class for ENGL 1301, in accordance with HB 2223, a State Law.
HCC’s ESL program is very diverse, with students from over 80 countries and speaking over 30 native languages. With so many cultures and languages, the ESOL/Intensive English Program cultivates an extraordinarily rich classroom atmosphere.
Except for the ESOL 0370 support class, all other ESOL courses offer 3 credit hours with 5 contact hours per week, in the regular term session.
Academic ESL/Intensive English classes take place during fall, spring, and summer semesters:
Students who test in at lower levels (beginners and intermediate) will need to take ESL classes in the Continuing Education Program
https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/departments/languages/
Mission Statement
The mission of Houston Community College's Intensive English Program is to provide an effective learning community in which non-native speakers of English can acquire the language, critical thinking, and cross-cultural skills that will enable them to succeed in their academic, workplace, and personal goals.
Intensive English ESL Program Statement of Purpose
The Intensive English ESL program is a program of concentrated study of English which seeks to serve the needs of students who are planning to continue their education. The program aims to serve not only international students who hod student visas, but also that vast majority of non-native English speakers who are permanent residents or citizens. The program is not simply a collection of individual courses; rather it seeks to enhance the students' language learning experience by creating a learning community of students and teachers who spend a substantial portion of their academic time together. At the end of their study in Intensive English, students are qualified to take academic classes, as warranted by basic skills placement testing.
Programs Goals
The goals of the Intensive English ESL Program are as follows:
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English as a Second Language
Richard Rice, Chair
713-718-7164
Kevin Clement, Associate Chair
713-718-7201
Jill Lynch, Associate Chair
713-718-8419
Susie Guerrero, Administrative Assistant
713-718-6674
Hours of Operation: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm
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