EFS - English for Foreign Students

Stanford
University

EFS 683 - English Courses for Summer Visitors for 2012

June 25 - August 17

The EFS 683 series below is aimed at visiting international undergraduate students and students in the High School Summer College program who are looking to improve their English during their summer stay in the US. They do not collectively constitute an intensive program, but if taken together with all their tutorials (see below), would provide a semi-intensive English learning experience. Students interested in attending these courses should apply through the summer session rather than EFS -- see https://summer.stanford.edu. Applicants are encouraged to pay particular attention to the recommended English levels at https://summer.stanford.edu/international/page/english-proficiency.

Each of these courses is offered for one or two units. Students taking the two-unit option will have additional individualized assignments as well as a weekly private tutorial with an instructor from the EFS program.

IMPORTANT: Because these four courses each only meet for two hours a week during the 8-week summer quarter, even if students take all four courses plus tutorials they still cannot expect to make the progress that they would in many intensive programs at other institutions running 15 or more class hours per week. If you are looking for an intensive program, see www.studyusa.com for information on those at other institutions

EFS 683P. Workshop in Pronunciation for International Students (1-2 units). Provides support in the development of clear, comprehensible English pronunciation. Includes attention to individual sounds as well as stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students taking the course for 2 units will have additional individual assignments and a 30-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program. Tuesdays 3:15-5:05

EFS 683R. Workshop in Reading and Vocabulary for International Students (1-2 units). Provides support in the development of English reading skills for academic purposes, including work on comprehension, speed, and critical interpretation, along with strategies for improving vocabulary. Students taking the course for 2 units will have additional individual assignments and a 30-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program. Mondays 1:15-3:05 and 3:15-5:05

EFS 683S. Workshop in Oral Communication for International Students (1-2 units). Provides support in the development of listening and speaking skills in English, including academic listening, small group discussion, oral presentation, and intercultural communication. Students taking the course for 2 units will have additional individual assignments and a 30-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program. Wednesdays 1:15-3:05 and 3:15-5:05

EFS 683W. Workshop in Written Communication for International Students (1-2 units). Provides support in the development of English writing skills for non-natives. Writing assignments are negotiated with the instructor and may include practice in composition, SAT or TOEFL writing, and writing university application essays and statements of purpose. Students taking the course for 2 units will have additional individual assignments and a 30-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program. Thursdays 1:15-3:05 and 3:15-5:05

(Note: EFS 683/684 - California CLASSIC: Culture and Language at Stanford, Summer Intensive Course, is no longer offered)

Updated April 20, 2012