Kent State University ESL Center Official
Handbook
WELCOME!
Welcome
to the ESL Center at Kent State University. The ESL Center offers several
programs that provide "intensive" English language instruction to
international students who want to enter American universities or learn English
for personal or professional reasons. The ESL Center welcomes individuals or
groups who are interested in special programs of study. The ESL Center's goal
is to help students learn to communicate and study effectively in English and
to gain a greater understanding of American culture. The ESL Center is
committed to academic excellence through flexibility in program design. All
courses are available at various proficiency levels to insure that students
receive the best English training possible. All classes are taught by
experienced instructors holding a Masters or Doctorate degree in English,
Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English as a Second Language.
The ESL Center at Kent State University is
located in Kent, Ohio just 45 minutes south of Cleveland and 15 minutes
east of Akron. Kent State University has a current enrollment of 23,000
students on the Kent Campus and Kent city has an approximate population of
30,000 people. Within the Northeast
region, one can enjoy the Cleveland Orchestra,
Ohio Ballet, art galleries, museums, hiking trails, parks and skiing. Also,
please note that Ohio has four seasons!
GOALS OF OUR PROGRAM
At Kent State University, the English as a Second Language (ESL) program is committed to academic excellence through flexibility in program design. Program design is determined by our students and tailored to their initial skills and anticipated needs.
The ESL Center offers a variety of ESL
courses at various proficiency levels. All classes are taught by experienced
teachers who are specially trained in the communicative method. When
appropriate, we practice a task-based approach to guarantee maximal
effectiveness and student involvement.
ESL
CLASSES
The ESL Center offers a unique, intensive language
program with a variety of classes that are designed to complement each other
as well as provide in-depth English language instruction. Most classes are
taught at five different proficiency levels: high-beginning,
low-intermediate, mid-intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced. There
are two kinds of classes: "Core classes" which all full-time
students must take, and "Elective classes" which students are
welcome to choose from provided they meet the proficiency requirement. CORE
CLASSES VOCABULARY/SPEAKING Students develop oral communication skills.
Emphasis is placed on building vocabulary, speaking and conversation
skills. Available for all proficiency levels. Classes at the
high-intermediate and advanced levels are content-based. 7 contact hours
per week at the high-beginning, low-intermediate, mid-intermediate,
high-intermediate levels; 5 contact hours per week at the advanced
level. READING, THINKING, SPEAKING Students are taught to have good reading
skills by developing thinking skills such as making inferences, finding
/understanding main ideas, summarizing & using context to improve
comprehension, etc. In addition, students will explore ideas through
class discussion. Available for all proficiency levels. 3 contact hours per
week. WRITING Students will learn how to write several
different kinds of texts/papers, for example, journal writing, fiction,
essay and research. Available for all proficiency levels. 3 contact
hours per week. ELECTIVE
CLASSES PRONUNCIATION Students will be taught how to identify
their specific pronunciation problems and how to focus on improving them
through explicit pronunciation instruction, drills and computer pronunciation
programs. Available for all proficiency levels. 2 contact hours per
week. LISTENING Emphasis will be placed on improving
students' listening abilities. Students will have an in-depth opportunity
to focus on and practice listening skills through several sources such
as radio, TV, everyday speech, etc. Available for all proficiency
levels. 2 contact hours per week at the high-beginning, low-intermediate,
mid-intermediate, high- intermediate levels; 3 contact hours per week at
the advanced level. TOEFL PREPARATION 1 & 2 Students are prepared for the
TOEFL test in the areas of listening, vocabulary and grammar, and
reading comprehension. Available for high-intermediate and advanced levels. 4
contact hours per week for TOEFL I and 3 contact hours per week for
TOEFL II. GRAMMAR In this class, students practice the most
difficult components of English grammar. This class also involves
working with a grammar computer program. Available for all proficiency
levels. 5 contact hours per week at the advanced level; 3 contact hours
per week at all other levels. AMERICAN LITERATURE 1 & 2 The class focuses on
understanding common themes in American literature as they relate to
American culture. Students will explore a variety of literary forms,
including short-stories, poems, folktales & films. Available for
high-intermediate and advanced levels. 4 contact hours per week. AMERICAN CULTURE Students study various phenomena of
American culture like history, ethnic groups, music,
theater, educational institutions, the development of a multicultural society
and how to understand how language reflects culture and cultural trends.
Available for high-intermediate and advanced levels. 3 contact hours per
week. BUSINESS ENGLISH Students in this class develop and
strengthen effective business and communication skills
including listening, writing, speaking and presentation skills. Students
will learn to analyze, adapt, adjust, research, organize, compose, edit,
proofread, and revise business documents. Extensive writing assignments
include various types and formats of business letters and memos, and
culminate in a formal business report, which is delivered orally. Available
for high-intermediate and advanced levels. 3 contact hours per
week. CLASS
SCHEDULES Most classes are held between 9 a.m. and 4
p.m. Students receive their personalized schedule during the orientation
weekend. NOTE: One class of "Vocabulary/Speaking" is taught on
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:15 p.m. This class is especially
designed for part-time students. Available at all levels. 3 contact hours per
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GRADES AND
ATTENDANCE
It
is expected that you attend all classes regularly. If attendance is not
constant, you may jeopardize your immigration status. After successfully completing
a program or semester of work, students will receive a certificate of
completion in addition to their grades. THE
ESL PROGRAM'S ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: THE ESL INTENSIVE LANGUAGE
PROGRAM HAS ONE RULE FOR ALL STUDENTS:
IF YOU MISS TOO MANY DAYS OF CLASSES YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR
"CERTIFICATE/AWARD OF COMPLETION."
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Master
of Arts: Teaching English As A Second Language
Kent State University's Program in Teaching English
as a Second Language is a two-year course of study culminating in the master's
degree in English with a concentration in TESL. In addition to directed
coursework, all TESL students gain experience teaching English to international
students in one of the many courses offered through the ESL Center, a rapidly
growing program that serves a variety of international students from more than
thirty different countries.
Our program represents a unique,
communication-based approach to TESL. Graduate students receive strong
grounding in language theory while also developing the interpersonal skills
necessary to provide intensive instruction to ESL students.
Degree
Requirements
Thirty-six hours of coursework are drawn from
several fields, including linguistics, English grammar, second language
acquisition, language teaching, speech communications, and cultural studies.
Students are also trained to use the Internet as a teaching tool. The program
culminates with a case study based on original research. Students receive
hands-on training and work closely with faculty associated with Kent's
Institute for Applied Linguistics and Kent's ESL Center.
Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are available on a
competitive basis. As Graduate Assistants, most graduate students in the TESL
program serve as ESL instructors. Limited opportunities for research
assistantships and non-teaching fellowships are also available. Stipends are
competitive and include a waiver of tuition and fees.
Additionally, students have the opportunity
to teach abroad at one of several
partner institutions in Japan, Germany, and China, to teach in our Summer ESL
Program, or to teach during our Intensive Summer Program.
TESL Faculty
Klaus Gommlich: (Ph.D., University of
Leipzig) Functional and applied linguistics, ESL, translation studies
Ann Salomone: (Ph.D., Ohio State University)
Language pedagogy, applied linguistics, curriculum and testing
Anna Schmidt: (Ph.D., University of Florida)
Phonetics, applied phonology, sound perception and production in second
language acquisition
Gregory M. Shreve: (Ph.D., University of
Florida) Phonetics, applied phonology, sound perception and production in second
language acquisition
Required Courses
61000 Introduction to Research & Pedagogy
in Critical Reading
ENG 63031 Schools of Linguistics
ENG 63032 Functional Linguistics
ENG 63001 Methodology of TESL
ENG 68096 Individual Investigation (Case Study)
ENG 68492 Practicum: TESL
MCLS 50095 Second Language Acquisition
MCLS 60003 Foreign Language Curriculum,
Media, & Testing
MCLS 50654 Computers in L2 Teaching
A course in Culture/Interculturalism and
Communication
Electives (6 hours in a related area)
Applications
The application deadline for fall admission
with assistantships is February
1. Applications for admissions only will be considered throughout the year.
Domestic application forms may be requested by contacting Research and Graduate
Studies, Kent State University, PO Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, (330)
672-2661.
For international student applications or
details on admission requirements contact:
Graduate Studies Coordinator
Department of English
Kent State University
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone: (330) 672-2676
For specific information about graduate work
in Teaching English as a Second Language, please contact:
Klaus Gommlich
Director, ESL Center and TESL/ESL Program Coordinator
Department of English
Kent State University
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone: (330) 672-3818
FAX: (330) 672-3152 or (330) 672-2745
Email: kgommlic@kent.edu
SPRING
SEMESTER
Fifteen weeks of classes and one week of
exams; January 15, 2001 - May 11, 2001
IF YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR A VISA, WE MUST
RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION BY December 5, 2000.
SUMMER
INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
We offer 2-, 3- ,4- & 9 week special
language programs. Please refer to the
"Summer ESL Programs" section in this Handbook.
IF YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR A VISA, WE MUST
RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION AT LEAST 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE
SPECIFIC PROGRAM. STUDENTS CAN JOIN THE ESL PROGRAM FOR ONE SEMESTER OR
MORE.
FALL
SEMESTER
Fifteen weeks of classes and one week of
exams; August 27, 2001 - December 14, 2001 for FALL 2001
IF YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR A VISA, WE MUST
RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION BY JULY 9, 2001 FOR FALL 2001.
PROGRAM/SEMESTER
ORIENTATION
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May 21, 2001 |
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July 1, 2001 |
11:00 am |
201-A
Satterfield Hall |
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July 22, 2001 |
11:00 am |
201-A
Satterfield Hall |
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July 22, 2001 |
11:00 am |
201-A
Satterfield Hall |
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July 22, 2001 |
11:00 am |
201-A
Satterfield Hall |
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July 29, 2001 |
11:00 am |
201-A
Satterfield Hall |
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11:00 am |
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SUMMER
ESL PROGRAMS
During the summer, the ESL Center at Kent State
University offers intensive English programs designed to meet specific language
development needs. In addition, we offer a one-week optional excursion, which
complements our intensive programs. Please note that all excursion fees are not
included in the tuition prices. Lastly, students are permitted to participate
in more than one summer program provided the program dates do not overlap. We
must receive your application at least two weeks before the summer intensive
program begins. Please tell us which program number you are applying for on
your admission application. We will accept late applications if we have space
available. Please, don't forget: IF YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR A VISA, WE MUST
RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION AT LEAST 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE COURSE.
ESL SUMMER
INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
Program 1: May 21 - July 20 (9
weeks)
Program 1 is designed for students who wish
to improve all language skills but who also need to
focus on TOEFL preparation. Each student takes four classes. The curriculum and
number of
classroom hours per week for Program 1 is as follows:
NUMBER OF CLASSROOM CURRICULUM HOURS PER
WEEK
Writing 3
Speak/Vocabulary/Pronunciation 7
Grammar 3
TOEFL Preparation 7
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TOTAL: 20
TUITION: $1,950.00, GENERAL FEE: $110.00, HOUSING: APPROXIMATELY $1100.00;
TOTAL CLASS HOURS: 180
Program 2: July 2 - July 20 (3
Weeks)
Program 2 prepares students for the TOEFL
test in the areas of listening, vocabulary and
grammar, and reading comprehension. In addition, Program 2 focuses on improving
the student's
communication skills in speaking and pronunciation.
NUMBER OF CLASSROOM CURRICULUM HOURS PER
WEEK
TOEFL Preparation 15
Speaking 5
Pronunciation 5
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TOTAL 25
TUITION: $690.00, GENERAL FEE: $55.00, HOUSING: APPROXIMATELY $380.00 TOTAL
CLASS HOURS: 75
Program 3: July 23 - August 10 (3
Weeks)
Program 3 prepares students for the TOEFL
test in the areas of listening, vocabulary and
grammar, and reading comprehension. In addition, Program 4 focuses on improving
the student's
communication skills in speaking and pronunciation.
NUMBER OF CLASSROOM CURRICULUM HOURS PER
WEEK
TOEFL Preparation 15
Speaking 5
Pronunciation 5
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TOTAL: 25
TUITION: $690.00, GENERAL FEE: $55.00 HOUSING: APPROXIMATELY $380.00 TOTAL
CLASS HOURS:75 EXCURSION 1 IS OPTIONAL
Program 4: July 23 - August 10 (3
weeks)
Program 4 is designed to help students with
all English skills. Students will practice their writing
and speaking skills and they will also receive instruction in the areas of
pronunciation and
grammar. Topics in American Culture will also be introduced to aid learning the
language.
CURRICULUM NUMBER OF CLASSROOM HOURS PER
WEEK
Speaking/Writing 10
Pronunciation 5
American Culture 10
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TOTAL 25
TUITION: $690.00, GENERAL FEE: $55.00 HOUSING: APPROXIMATELY $380.00 TOTAL
CLASS HOURS: 75 EXCURSION 1 IS OPTIONAL
Program 5: July 23 -August 17 (4
weeks)
Business English
Program 5 is specially designed for students
who are involved in business or who are planning to
study business in college. Speaking, listening and writing skills will be
emphasized. Business
terminology will also be stressed throughout the program.
CURRICULUM NUMBER OF CLASSROOM HOURS PER
WEEK
Speaking/Listening 10
Written Communication 10
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TOTAL 20
TUITION: $1000.00, GENERAL FEE: $55.00
HOUSING: APPROXIMATELY $500.00
TOTAL CLASS HOURS:80 EXCURSION 2 IS OPTIONAL
Program 6: July 30 - August 17 (3
weeks)
Program 6a is designed to help students with
all English skills. Students will practice their reading,
writing and speaking skills and they will also receive instruction in
pronunciation. Topics in
American Culture will also be introduced to aid learning the language.
CURRICULUM NUMBER OF CLASSROOM HOURS PER
WEEK
Reading/Writing 10
Pronunciation 5
American Culture 10
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TOTAL 25
TUITION: $690.00, GENERAL FEE: $55.00 HOUSING: APPROXIMATELY $380.00 TOTAL
CLASS HOURS: 75 EXCURSION 2 IS OPTIONAL
Program 7: August 6 - 17 (2 Weeks)
Program 7 is designed to help students with
all English skills. Students will practice their writing
and speaking skills and they will also receive instruction in the areas of
pronunciation and
grammar. Topics in American Culture will also be introduced to aid learning the
English language.
CURRICULUM NUMBER OF CLASSROOM HOURS PER
WEEK
Speaking/Writing 10
Pronunciation 5
Grammar 4
American Culture 6
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TOTAL 25
TUITION: $495.00, GENERAL FEE: $55.00, HOUSING: APPROXIMATELY $260.00 TOTAL
CLASS HOURS: 50 EXCURSION 2 IS OPTIONAL
EXCURSIONS
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SUMMER
EXCURSIONS
In
addition to the summer Intensive Programs, Kent State University's ESL Center
offers a
one-week optional excursion to several U.S. cities. It is a nice opportunity to
sightsee and learn
about America's history and culture! The cost for the trip is approximately
$1,400.00* (this
price includes transportation, food, admissions and overnight stays). The
following is a list of
excursion dates and itineraries:
EXCURSION
DATE:
August 11-18
Itinerary
Day
1: Kent, OH to Niagara Falls, NY
Visit American and Canadian side of
Falls
Day
2: Niagara Falls, NY to Boston, MA
with a stop in Cooperstown, NY
Day
3: Boston, MA
Sightseeing in Boston
Day
4: Boston, MA to Plymouth Plantation
Visit Mayflower and Plymouth
Plantation
Day
5: Plymouth, MA to New York City, NY
Visit Lower Manhattan and Empire
State Building
Day
6: New York City
Visit Statue of Liberty
Day
7: New York City
Metropolitan Museum of Art and
shopping
Day
8: Departure form New York City, NY
or bus transfer to Kent, OH
SPECIAL
FEATURES
Multimedia
Computer Lab
All classes include a specific lab component. Special multimedia software is
available for individual work.
Testing
The ESL Center offers institutional TOEFL testing.
Tutorials
The ESL Center establishes contacts between international and American students
for individual work.
Housing
The ESL Center helps students with their dormitory reservations.
Small-town
ambience
Students enjoy the small-town ambience which offers leisure activities of all
kinds. Not to forget, Kent is one of the safest university communities in
Ohio.
About Kent, Ohio
Kent State University is located in Kent, a
small city of about 30,000 people. Kent is situated near Ohio’s major
metropolitan centers; Cleveland is less than one hour away, Columbus is
two hours away, Akron is 30 minutes away, and Youngstown is 45 minutes
away. Pittsburgh, in neighboring Pennsylvania, is also only about a
two hour trip, making Kent State University an ideal place to combine language
and cultural studies.
ESL SERVICES & INFORMATION
ARRIVING IN KENT AIRPORT PICKUP HEALTH ISSUES/INSURANCE AMERICAN ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB COMPUTER LANGUAGE LAB CAREER SERVICE / APPLICATIONS HOST FAMILY PROGRAM FIELD TRIPS / EXCURSIONS BULLETIN / MESSAGE BOARD STUDENT ID FLASHCARDS SCHOOL OR PERSONAL ADVICE BUS SERVICE WORK Full-time students who have a F1 or J1 visa
are permitted to work on campus 20 hours each week during the semester and 40
hours a week during breaks & holidays. Students must apply for a social
security number and get a written document verifying their enrollment and
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IMPORTANT
PHONE NUMBERS Dr.
Klaus Gommlich, Director of ESL Center Evie
Papacosma, Coordinator ESL Programs ESL
CENTER FAX
Department
of English, Receptionist Dr.
M. Rubin, Director of International Programs International
Student Affairs, Charles Nieman On-campus
housing, Residence Services Korb Hall (330)
672-7000 Deweese
Health Center Campus
Bus Police
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