MULTIMEDIA LANGUAGE CENTER
- The Multimedia Language Center at Jackson University offers a range of English for Academic Purposes courses for non-native English-speaking undergraduate. With curricula emphasizing the types of tasks and assignments completed in university courses, these small and interactive classes are designed to help students achieve their academic and professional goals.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes meet on the campus of Jackson University or Online. All classes are highly interactive. Students are graded on such activities as homework, written reports, presentations, in-class participation, tests, and quizzes.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES | EAP
LEVEL 1 | LOW-BEGINNING
Grammar
Five (5) hours of instruction per week. Students learn to recognize and produce grammar structures in highly-controlled settings with familiar non-academic topics. Students are introduced to the American university classroom setting and culture; this also includes becoming familiar with university email and learning management systems such as Blackboard.
Textbook: Azar Fundamentals of English Grammar
For Levels 1-4
ISBN 9780136566595
Grammar
Five (5) hours of instruction per week. Students focus on producing grammar structures with familiar non-academic topics.
Textbook: Azar Fundamentals of English Grammar
Used for Levels 1-4
ISBN 9780136566595
Grammar
Five (5) hours of instruction per week.
Level Three is the bridge between basic English instruction in Level One and Two and academic preparation in Levels Four and Five. It emphasizes production, fluency, and accuracy.
Textbook: Azar Fundamentals of English Grammar
Used for Levels 1-4
ISBN 9780136566595
LEVEL 4 (INTERMEDIATE)
Grammar
Five (5) hours of instruction per week. Level Four is the first academic preparation level. Students begin to synthesize information from all skills. Students use common academic technology. Students learn the academic definition of plagiarism and cheating.
Textbook: Azar Fundamentals of English Grammar
Used for Levels 1-4
ISBN 9780136566595
LEVEL 5 (HIGH-INTERMEDIATE)
Grammar
Five (5) hours of instruction per week. Level Five is the second academic preparation level. Instruction focuses on language and culture appropriate to an American university.
Textbook: Azar Understanding and Using English Grammar
Used for Levels 5 & 6
ISBN 9780134646237
LEVEL 6 (ADVANCED)
Level 6 consists of 3 core classes and a variety of rotating electives. The core classes address the immediate needs of students in reading, writing, and listening/speaking; grammar is integrated into each class based on the needs of students.
Electives are for students’ subjective needs. Ideally, students will matriculate to the university and require no further English instruction at the end of Level 6.