English as a Second
Language Courses
 FAS-301
ESL Basic English
This course is designed for individuals with little or no background in English. Coursework features a step-by-step holistic approach to learning the basics of the language through the study of grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and American culture.
Meets: Thursdays 3 hours weekly for 8 weeks
Tuition: $255
Fall Dates: Sept. 12-Oct. 31, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: Tillett Hall 127 Livingston Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 30-Mar. 27, 2003 (No Class Mar. 20)
Spring Time: 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: Lucy Stone Hall A138 Livingston Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
FAS-302
ESL Intermediate English for Conversation
This course develops the skills necessary for clear, natural speech through the use of new vocabulary and pronunciation techniques. Teacher-monitored paired and small group speaking activities will help students gain confidence communicating in social situations.
Meets: Wednesdays 3 hours weekly for 8 weeks
Tuition: $255
Fall Dates: Sept. 11-Oct. 30, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: Lucy Stone Hall A140 Livingston Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 29-Mar. 26, 2003 (No Class Mar. 19)
Spring Time: 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: Tillett Hall 127 Livingston Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
FAS-303: ESL Advanced Pronunciation Improvement
This course is designed especially for experienced English speakers interested in developing more American-like speech. Through individual student audio recordings, the instructor will identify those vowel and consonant sounds which interfere with overall comprehensibility. Appropriate practice exercises and group practice will concentrate on such elements as stress, intonation, and blending. The first hour of the class takes place in the language lab.
Meets: Tuesdays 3 hours weekly for 8 weeks includes Language Lab.
Tuition: $ 255
Fall Dates: Sept. 10-Oct. 29, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: 6:10-7:30 meets Scott Hall 106 & 7:40-9:00 Language Lab College Avenue Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 28-Mar. 25, 2003 (No Class Mar. 18)
Spring Time 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: 6:10-7:30 meets Scott Hall 104 & 7:40-9:00 Language Lab College Avenue Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
FAS-304: ESL Advanced Speaking Skills
This course is designed to help students fine-tune their English language skills in order to enhance their overall fluency. Students will participate in a variety of classroom activities ranging from informal conversations to more formal discussions allowing a wide range of language usage. Coursework will include strategies for making formal presentations and each student will have the opportunity to present a topic of interest while focusing on pronunciation and delivery.
Meets: Mondays 3 hours weekly for 8 weeks
Tuition: $255
Fall Dates: Sept. 9-Oct 28, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: Lucy Stone Hall B110 Livingston Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 27-Mar. 24, 2003 (No Class Mar. 17)
Spring Time: 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: Tillett Hall 110 Livingston Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
FAS-315
ESL Effective English
This intermediate/advanced course integrates reading, writing, and grammar to help students improve their overall effectiveness in writing. Students will learn to express themselves clearly by focusing on the development of complex sentences and other structured writing tasks. Through revision, students will learn to express their ideas more fluently and increase their self-confidence in writing.
Meets: Thursdays 3 hours weekly for 8 weeks
Tuition: $255
Fall Dates: Sept. 12-Oct. 31, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: Lucy Stone Hall A140 Livingston Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 30-Mar. 27, 2003 (No Class Mar. 20)
Spring Time: 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: Tillett Hall 125 Livingston Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
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Intensive
English as a
Second Language
I & II
Intensive ESL I & II (Intermediate)
In this two course sequence, students will work on a combination of English language skills: conversation, listening, reading/writing, and grammar using a thematic approach. The first hour of one class takes place in the Language Lab where a theme is introduced through a taped reading. After listening to the topic, students move to the classroom for a more thorough development of vocabulary, grammatical structures, and writing response
FAS-320
ESL Intensive I
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 hours weekly for 4 weeks includes Language Lab.
Tuition: $255
Fall Dates: Sept. 10-Oct 3, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: Tues. meets in Scott Hall 221
Thurs. 6:10-7:30, Language Lab & 7:40-9:00, Scott Hall 201 College Avenue Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 28-Feb. 20, 2003
Spring Time: 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: Tues. meets in Scott Hall 214
Thurs. 6:10-7:30, Language Lab & 7:40-9:00, Scott Hall 214 College Avenue Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
FAS-321
ESL Intensive II
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 hours weekly for 4 weeks includes Language Lab.
Tuition: $255
Fall Dates: Oct., 8-Oct. 31, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: Tues. meets in Scott Hall 221
Thurs. 6:10-7:30 Language Lab & 7:40-9:00 Scott Hall 201 College Avenue Campus
Spring Dates: Feb. 25-Mar. 27, 2003 (No Class Mar. 18 & 20)
Spring Time: 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: Tues. meets in Scott Hall 214
Thurs. 6:10-7:30 Language Lab & 7:40-9:00 Scott Hall 214 College Avenue Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
FAS-330: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary for TOEFL
This advanced course will provide tactics for understanding the complex grammatical structures
which frequently appear on TOEFL. By strengthening vocabulary, essential to all three parts of the test, students will build a foundation for the whole test. Students will learn test-taking strategies to enhance their speed and proficiency.
Meets: Thursdays 3 hours weekly for 8 weeks.
Tuition: $351
Fall Dates: Sept. 12-Oct. 31, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-9:00
Fall Location: Scott Hall 214 College Avenue Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 30-Mar.27, 2003 (No Class Mar. 20)
Spring Time: 6:10-9:00
Spring Location: Scott Hall 104 College Avenue Campus
For information: website: http://fasce.rutgers.edu or call 732-445-4461
Registration
Information
IN-PERSON ESL REGISTRATION
September 4th and 5th
January 22nd and 23rd
Livingston Campus, Tillett Hall 107, 53 Avenue E, Piscataway.
For program information
call 732/445-4461.
Tuition for these courses is payable by check or money order only.
FAX, EMAIL & MAIL:
Payment must be received within 3 days or fax/email to
secure a space; In-person registration and payment by check or money
order available 9:00-12:00 &1:00-4:00pm. Confirmation letters are
not sent; your cancelled check serves as your rreceipt. If FASCE cancels
a class because of insufficient registration, you will receive a full
refund. Participants will be notified by phone or email 5 business days
before class begins. Tor receive a full refund, withdrawl rewuests must
be received 5 business days before class begins. There are no refunds
once classes begin. Since you may be eligible for a tax deduction under
the Lifetime Learning Tax Act, Rutgers records the name, address, and
social security number of participants.
For Campus maps and more information:
Rutgers University
LOCATION Mail registration and payment or com in-person to:
FAS Continuing Educataion
Tillett Hall 107
Livingston Campus
Rtugers, The State University of New Jersey
53 Avenue E
Piscataway NJ 08854-8040
Fax: 732-445-4230
email: fasce@rci.rutgers.edu
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Business and Professional
Development in English as a Second Language
FAS-401
Writing as a Professional
For advanced nonnative speakers of English who need to polish their business/professional writing skills, this class provides intensive writing instruction and practice in a small group setting. Course content includes organization, editing skills, tone, format, problematic grammar, vocabulary, and style. Also available on site for corporate clients. For information call FASCE Corporate Program (732) 445-8464.
Meets: Thursdays 2 hours weekly for 8 weeks.
Tuition: $399
Fall Dates: Sept. 12-Oct. 31, 2002
Fall Time: 6:30-8:30
Fall Location: Hardenbergh Hall A3 College Avenue Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 30-Mar. 27, 2003 (No Class Mar. 20)
Spring Time: 6:30-8:30
Spring Location: Scott Hall 102 College Avenue Campus
FAS-420: Speaking English Professionally
Designed for advanced nonnative speakers of English, this course helps participants improve their usage of English in professional contexts. Topics include strategies for self-improvement, how to compensate for errors, audience monitoring, cultural appropriateness, and pronunciation practice. Participants practice speaking tasks such as giving presentations or leading discussions, followed by peer review, instructor feedback, and self critique. Before registering, call FASCE Corporate Program (732) 445-8464 for a placement interview. A customized version of this course is available on site for corporate clients; call for information.
Meets: Wednesdays 2 hours weekly for 10 weeks.
Tuition: $399
Fall Dates: Sept. 11-Nov. 13, 2002
Fall Time: 6:00-7:30
Fall Location: Tillett Hall 107, Livingston Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 29-Apr. 9, 2003 (No Class Mar. 19)
Spring Time: 6:00-7:30
Spring Location: Tillett Hall 107, Livingston Campus
FAS-422
Vocabulary and Grammar for Effective Speech
For those very advanced nonnative speakers of English who frequently find themselves searching for the "right" way to express ideas, this course focuses on strategies for strengthening two foundations of fluency: immediately accessible vocabulary and accurate grammar. The goal is to achieve maximum effectiveness in those patterns most appropriate for spoken English. The workshop style of this course makes it perfect for highly motivated persons who learn best by doing. Also available on site for corporate clients. For information call FASCE Corporate Program (732) 445-8464.
Tuition: $399
Meets: Tuesdays 80 minutes weekly for 10 weeks.
Fall Dates: Sept. 10-Nov. 12, 2002
Fall Time: 6:10-7:30
Fall Location: Lucy Stone Hall B109, Livingston Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 28-Apr. 8, 2003 (No Class Mar. 18)
Spring Time: 6:10-7:30
Spring Location: Tillett Hall 127, Livingston Campus
FAS-465: Presentation Skills for Nonnative Speakers of English
The essentials of effective formal presentations, whether in a committee, classroom, conference, or other setting, can be practiced and mastered. This workshop-style course focuses on effective oral delivery skills such as organization, content, pace, volume, and voice quality as well as nonverbal delivery techniques such as use of eye contact and gestures. Participants prepare and deliver several short formal presentations, which are videotaped for review and feedback. A placement interview is required before registration; call the Coordinator at 732-445-8464 to schedule your telephone interview.
Tuition: $399
Meets: Wednesdays 3 hours weekly for 10 weeks.
Fall Dates: Sept 11-Nov. 13, 2002
Fall Time: 7:45-9:15
Fall Location: Tillett Hall 107 Livingston Campus
Spring Dates: Jan. 29-Apr. 9, 2003 (No Class Mar. 19)
Spring Time: 7:45-9:15
Spring Location: Tillett Hall 107, Livingston Campus
FAS-470
Tuition $1,150
Class format; 2 hours weekly for 13 weeks.
Nonnative speakers of English who have a strong command and fluency
in English but who speak with accents can increase their intelligibility
and clarity of speech. This course uses materials from Compton P-ESL
to focus upon basic patterns of error, with the objective of maximum
improvement and habit formation in a very short amount of time. An initial
speech sample and analysis form the basis for an individualized instructional
program. Maximum five participants. Flexible scheduling. Continuous
enrollment. Also available on site for corporate clients. For information
call FASCE Corporate Program (732) 445-8464.
FAS-471
American English Accent Improvement Tutorial
Tuition $1,450
Class format; 2 hours weekly for 13 weeks.
Nonnative speakers of English who have a strong command and fluency
in English but who speak with accents can increase their intelligibility
and clarity of speech. This course uses materials from Compton P-ESL
to focus upon basic patterns of error, with the objective of maximum
improvement and habit formation in a very short amount of time. An initial
speech sample and analysis form the basis for an individualized instructional
program. Maximum five participants. Flexible scheduling. Continuous
enrollment. Also available on site for corporate clients. For information
call FASCE Corporate Program (732) 445-8464.
FAS-472:
American English Accent Improvement
Tuition: $859
Short Tutorial Format; 1 hour weekly for 7 weeks.
This shorter version of FAS-471 is designed for nonnative speakers of
English with very mild accents who, after an initial speech assessment
for FAS-470 or 471, are deemed able to address their pronunciation needs
more quickly than the 13-week courses allow. Also available on site
for corporate clients. For information call FASCE Corporate Program
(732) 445-8464.
NEW!
FAS-499: Speech and Accent Assessment
Tuition: $149
Scheduled by arrangement.
Want to speak English more confidently and with less accent, but don't
know what to do to improve your speech? We can help. An ESL speech expert
will work with you to collect an extensive language sample, analyze
your speech, and prepare a detailed report identifying
areas that need improvement and recommending courses and independent
study activities.
If you subsequently register for FAS-470, 471, or 472, $100 will be
deducted from your tuition.
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