Commitment to Excellence
The English Foundation Program is committed to providing high-quality English language education grounded in best practices, measurable student learning outcomes, continuous assessment, and ongoing program improvement. The English Foundation Program is currently pursuing accreditation through the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).
English Foundation Program
English Foundation Program
The English Foundation Program is designed to prepare students for the linguistic and academic demands of undergraduate study through the development of academic reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills. Delivered through integrated and blended instructional modalities, the curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, applied language use, academic independence, and measurable achievement of program learning outcomes.
How Students Learn
English Foundation students learn through student-centered 90-minute learning blocks that support sustained engagement, guided practice, feedback, and reflection. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, applied language use, authentic academic tasks, differentiated instruction, and continuous formative assessment. Canvas and National Geographic Spark support instructional consistency and ongoing monitoring of student achievement.
Program Structure
The English Foundation Program consists of two levels. Students completes two complementry courses concurrently at each level.
Level I
EFP 101 Academic Communication I
Develops academic fluency through discussion, presentation, and structured paragraph writing, with a focus on oral communication, classroom interaction, and clear written expression to build confidence.
EFP 102 Academic Literacy
Strengthens core academic English through focused work in reading and grammar, improving comprehension, vocabulary, and written accuracy.
Level II
EFP 201 Academic Communication II
Deepens writing and speaking skills via extended discussions and presentations, concentrating on fluent delivery, logical structure, and confidence in academic communication.
EFP 202 Research Literacy
Fosters advanced reading and research abilities by guiding students in critical source evaluation, evidence integration, citation, and academic essay writing.
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