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Special Topics and Electives Special topics and Electives are afternoon classes open to all non-native English speakers. You do not have to be a Drexel University or Drexel ELC student to register. However, enrollment for special topic classes is limited to 15 students and full-time ELC students will be given first priority. For more information, please call, email, or visit the ELC (see contact information above). Note: The days and times indicated may change during the first week of the term. Click here for university courses for Drexel international undergraduate and graduate students. Special Topics 10-week non-credit courses Costs: Drexel students and staff - $475, others - $550 Half-term (5 week) courses: Drexel students and staff - $275, others - $325 Courses for Fall 2009 (September 28 - December 9) English in Everyday Life, (levels 1-2) Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. This course helps students to be able to handle everyday situations such as going to the store or going to the bank, asking for directions, using the telephone and many other things. Beginning Grammar, (levels 1-2) Monday & Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. Students build on their ability to use common sentence and question patterns, and simple verb tenses of English grammar. Intermediate Grammar, (levels 3-4) Monday & Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. In this course, students will learn and practice such areas of grammar as the usage of verb tenses, indirect speech, conditional sentences and clause structure at the intermediate level. Building English Skills Through Storytelling, (levels 2-3) Monday & Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. This course will help you become more confident in reading, writing, and presentation skills. Class activities will include reading and telling stories, folk tales, and legends from different countries; writing and revising stories; and building vocabulary. You will improve pronunciation, listening comprehension, and vocabulary. Vocabulary Development (levels 3-4) Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. In this course, students will develop strategies to improve their academic, technical, and general vocabulary. They will discover common English roots and improve their reading skills. IELTS Preparation (levels 4-6) Monday & Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a test that can be used for university application, immigration, nursing certification, or business purposes. This class will focus on the four skills of reading, listening, writing, and speaking to help students prepare for the monthly test at Drexel University. (Click for more information about the test and how to register.) TOEFL iBT Preparation for Speaking & Listening, (levels 4-6) Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. This course prepares individuals to succeed on the spoken section of the TOEFL iBT. It will provide practice for taking this section of the exam, as well as strategies to help improve performance. Advanced Grammatical Analysis, (levels 5-6) Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. This course will provide instruction in advanced English grammar. Class activities will include practice in such areas as usage of verb tenses, indirect speech, conditional sentences, clause structure, and the passive voice. You will have a better understanding and ability to use grammar in writing and speaking. Idioms in American Culture, (levels 5-6) Monday & Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. In this course, students will learn more advanced vocabulary and idioms that are used in American media and conversation. They will listen to interesting radio broadcasts and read other sources to understand how these idioms are used in everyday life. Electives 9-week non-credit classes Cost: Drexel students and staff - $185, others - $245 Half term: Drexel students and staff - $120, others - $155 Courses for Fall 2009 (October 5 - December 9) Beginning American Culture & Conversation, (levels 1-2) Monday & Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. Beginning Grammar, (levels 1-2) Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. Beginning Pronunciation - Songs & Games, (levels 1-2) Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00 - 3:50 p.m. Advanced American Culture & Conversation, (levels 3-6) Monday & Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. Advanced Grammar, (levels 3-6) Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. Advanced Pronunciation - Songs & Games, (levels 3-6) Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00 - 3:50 p.m. Drama Club, (levels 3-6) Monday & Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. TOEFL Study Strategies, (levels 3-6) Thursdays, 3:00 - 4:50 p.m. Writing Workshop for Immediate & Advanced Levels, (levels 4-6) Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:50 p.m.
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