University Preparation Program
This program is designed for those who want to study at
an American college or university. Students are encouraged
to
take one campus class.
Mandatory
testing for returning students who wish to enroll
in UPP will
be after school on Monday during the last week of classes.
You MUST take
this test, or you may not be allowed to enroll in UPP. You
will receive
details about the time and place of this testing at Returning
Student
Registration.
There
are two ways you may qualify to take the University
Preparation Program (UPP).
Returning
students must:
1. Pass at least one level of 600 Reading, Writing,
and Grammar with a minimum grade of “B” in each class.
2. Pass the Level 600 Reading, Writing and Grammar Competency Exams.
3. Take the UPP Reading and Writing Placement Exams.
or
New or Returning students must:
1. Pass Level 500 (returning students) or test into Level 600 (new students).
2. Pass the UPP Reading and Writing Placement Exams. |
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Required
Classes:
SPEAKING FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES: Students
will learn strategies that they will need in order
to work with native speakers in their university classroom.
They
will also learn how to communicate effectively with other students and with
the professor both in graduate and undergraduate courses. Activities include
giving formal presentations and participating in academic discussion groups. VOCABULARY
AND CRITICAL READING: The purpose of academic vocabulary
will be to develop critical reading skills necessary
for university studies. Reading skills included will
be recognizing judgments, author's bias, tone, and
point of view. Students will go beyond the comprehension
level and be encouraged to interpret and respond to
articles. Emphasis will also be placed on developing
an academic vocabulary.
ACADEMIC
SKILLS: Designed for those who plan to study
at an American university. Library/research skills
will be
emphasized as well as learning how to take notes, make
outlines, write quickly under pressure of time, and
take objective exams.
ACADEMIC
WRITING: Learn library research skills essential for
preparing reports and papers in college or the business
world. You may also complete a short research paper
or report on a subject of your choice. This class is
individualized and you receive many tips about your
own strengths and weaknesses in grammar and writing. |
Elective
Classes:
You
SHOULD choose one of the following although you MAY
choose other electives if you wish.
TOEFL
REVIEW: Designed to help students whose native language
is not English prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language). Review of grammar, vocabulary,
reading and listening. Suggestions and tips for taking
the test and recommendations for study at home.
ACADEMIC
VOCABULARY: For those who are interested in increasing
their vocabulary at the advanced level. Learn ninety
new words: pronunciation, definitions, parts of speech
(noun, verb, adjective and adverb forms) and usage.
PUBLIC
SPEAKING: This course introduces the various types
of public speaking activities required in college classes
or business. Students give at least one short speech
(2-4 minutes) each week as well as a formal group presentation
and a 15-minute individual presentation. Areas covered
include language functions, outlining, teamwork persuasion,
problem solving, critical thinking, visual aids, fluency,
accuracy, and pronunciation. (May be taken more than
one time.)
GRE/GMAT
PREPARATION CLASS: Graduate level students who would
like to enter a graduate program should take this class
and learn strategies to help them pass the GRE/GMAT
exams. |
Schedules & Fees
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