Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
International Student Education
are admitted to ELSP levels EILI 121–124, 126, 131–134,136, and ENGL 141–146. Students must take a minimum of 14 credits each semester. All Biola degree students for whom English is not the primary language must take the Biola English Placement Examination (BEPE) for appropriate level placement. ELSP participation is required for all students whose examination scores indicate a need for skill development. International students who have previously achieved a TOEFL score of 79 iBT (undergraduate) or 88 (graduate) are not required to participate in ELSP. ELSP students who pass ENGL 151 and 171 with a “B” grade can continue to pursue Biola University degrees without taking the TOEFL exam. Exception: students applying for the Master of Theology degree through ELSP must achieve a TOEFL score of 100 iBT prior to admission to the Th.M. program. Other advanced degree programs may also require minimum TOEFL scores (see admission requirements for individual degree programs). The ELSP application deadline for fall semester admission is June 1. Spring semester applications should be filed by November 1. Students whose placement scores indicate the need for levels EILI 121–124, 126, 131–134,136, and ENGL 141–146, are full-time ELSP students, taking courses concurrently. Students are expected to complete this basic language training at a rate of one level per semester. Since college-level English proficiency is achieved at different rates, completion of the training at this rate is not guaranteed. Criteria for advancement from one level to another include achievement of learning objectives and final examinations. Any course with a grade lower than “B” must be repeated. Continuing students may challenge to skip a level by taking the BEPE. Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment in the program must be retested and placed accordingly. Students at level ENGL 151/152 and above may enroll in academic degree courses as they receive advanced language and academic support. ELSP students taking degree coursework are subject to normal Biola University academic requirements and standards. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in their ELSP courses. Students who submit a TOEFL score of 79 iBT (undergraduate) or 88 (graduate) may exit the program upon successful completion of the current semester’s classes. For tuition information, please see the ELSP website. Curriculum ELSP is organized at six achievement levels, each of which requires a full semester of study.
A division of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Faculty Director:
John Liang The Department of International Student Education provides multiple programs for international students, including the following: English Language Studies Program (ELSP) ELSP helps international students with or without TOEFL scores to transition smoothly into undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Biola University. Students from many countries experience intensive English instruction, develop proficiency in the English language, and receive assistance as they pursue academic degrees at Biola. Students may also attend the ELSP Only Program if they only want English language instruction. International Student Exchange Program Biola University values experiential and cross-cultural learning, and is committed to providing opportunities for students to participate in study abroad programs. These programs are vital to fulfilling the mission to educate students in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. The International Student Exchange Program offers unique opportunities for students to study abroad in Asia at Christian universities. Biola students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for up to two semesters of exchange study and earn 12-15 credits each semester while studying abroad. Biola English Summer Program Biola University offers non-credit summer English special programs on its La Mirada campus for international students and teachers. The experience includes intensive study of the English language and daily activities that increase understanding of American culture. TEFL Certificate Program Coursework in the TEFL Certificate Program cannot transfer to graduate TESOL programs. The TEFL Certificate Program aims to serve Christians who wish to receive basic training in English language teaching techniques to enable them to teach English in the United States or overseas, especially in informal settings. The TEFL Certificate Program is a non- degree, professional teacher training program. This program offers two levels of teaching certification to domestic students: (1) Level 1–60 hours of basic training in TEFL methodologies; and (2) Level 2–100 hours of training with additional 40 hours of practicum beyond the 60 hours of coursework. Length of the Program For Level 1 certification, classes are a month long, including 11 face- to-face clock hours on the weekend (Friday evening and Saturday) with an additional 4 hours of online work during the weekdays each week, totaling 60 classroom hours for the program. For Level 2 certification, students will need to engage in an additional 40 hours of supervised student teaching in any setting of interest to them. Students may set up the practicum on their own or seek assistance from the TEFL Certificate Program. Students may complete the Practicum requirement in two to three months. English Language Studies Program Program Description The English Language Studies Program (ELSP) is designed to increase English language proficiency and to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for degree programs at Biola University. Students
Achievement Level 1: 121–124, 126 (14 Credits) EILI 121 Listening/Pronunciation
Credit(s): 3.
Reading
EILI 122 EILI 123 EILI 124 EILI 126
Credit(s): 3.
Grammar/Oral
Credit(s): 3.
Speaking I
Credit(s): 2.
Writing
Credit(s): 3.
Achievement Level 2: 131–134, 136 (14 Credits) EILI 131 Listening/Pronunciation
Credit(s): 3.
Reading
EILI 132 EILI 133 EILI 134 EILI 136
Credit(s): 3.
Grammar/Oral
Credit(s): 3.
Speaking II
Credit(s): 2.
Writing
Credit(s): 3.
Achievement Level 3: 141–146 (14 or 16 Credits) ENGL 141 Academic Listening
Credit(s): 3.
Reading
ENGL 142 ENGL 143 ENGL 144 ENGL 145
Credit(s): 3.
Grammar/Oral
Credit(s): 3.
Effective Communication
Credit(s): 2.
TOEFL
Credit(s): 2.
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