Students who submit a 100 internet-based TOEFL score may exit the program upon successful completion of the current semester’s classes. Curriculum ELSP is organized at six achievement levels, each of which requires a full semester of study.
English Language Studies Program (ELSP) Program Description The English Language Studies Program (ELSP) is designed to increase English language proficiency and to prepare undergradu- ate and graduate students for degree programs at Biola University. Students admitted to ELSP levels 100-102 must take a minimum of 14 units each semester. All Biola degree students for whom English is not the primary lan- guage must take the Biola English Placement Examination (BEPE) for appropriate program 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 100 Internet / 600 paper / 250 com- puter are not required to participate in ELSP. ELSP students who pass English 105 and 109 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 88 Internet / 575 paper / 231 computer 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 100-102 are full-time ELSP students, taking courses A–F concur- rently. 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 advance- ment 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 103/105 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.
100 A–F (14 units) 101 A–F (14 units) 102 A–F (14 units) 103, 105 (7 units)
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Courses (EILI) Courses listed below must be taken for credit and for letter grade. They may not be audited.
Listening / Pronunciation..................................................... 3 For non-native speakers with minimal proficiency in the English language. Focus is on understanding spoken English, producing the sounds of the English language and carrying on a simple conversation with a native speaker. Reading....................................................................................... 3 Practice in using a monolingual English dictionary, reading and following written directions, scanning and skimming, recognizing the main idea, using context clues to arrive at the meaning of unknown words and making inferences. Grammar / Oral......................................................................... 3 Oral and written practice of grammatical structures at the beginning level. Speaking I................................................................................... 2 Students participate in simulations concerning topics that help with getting along in the United States in an academic setting. Writing......................................................................................... 3 Practice in using a monolingual English dictionary. Sentence and paragraph development is emphasized. Listening / Pronunciation..................................................... 3 Understanding and following instructions, listening strategies and taking notes from simulated academic lectures. Specific pronunciation problems are addressed. Reading....................................................................................... 3 Continued practice using a monolingual English dictionary and skills covered in ENGL 100 B. Summarizing, recognizing facts, inferences, conclusions, deductions and paraphrasing are introduced.
EILI 100 A
EILI 100 B
EILI 100 C
EILI 100 D
EILI 100 F
EILI 101 A
EILI 101 B
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