English Language Institute - Manhattanville College
English Language InstitutePart-Time CatalogFALL 2015www.manhattanville.edu/ELIMANHATTANVILLE COLLEGEELI@mville.edu(914)323-5271
Table of ContentsCourse ListPages 1 - 2Course Descriptions, Dates and FeesGeneral CoursesIntensive (IEP) CoursesAu Pair Tuition Option for Intensive ClassesImportant Information for Au PairsMorning Intensive Special Tuition OptionTOEFL General CoursesWeekend CoursesPages 3 – 4Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Pages 9 - 10Page 11 - 12Important InformationRefund PoliciesRegistration Fees and Important DatesPage 13Page 14Frequently Asked QuestionsPage 15Directions to ManhattanvillePage 16Placement Test for General ClassesPages 17-23Registration Forms*Separate forms for Fall I and Fall II*Last 2 PagesEnglish Language Institute, Manhattanville College2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577Phone: (914) 323-5271 Fax: (914) 694-5725Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4pmEmail: ELI@mville.eduwww.mville.edu/ELI
Fall I 2015 Course List – September 9* – October 25, 2015FALL I REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY, AUGUST 17thFall I Early Bird Registration Fee of 20 for registrations received by 4pm Friday, September 4thAll registrations received after September 4th are 50, no exceptions*FALL I CLASSES BEGIN AS FOLLOWS: Wednesday only classes (9:30am – 12:30pm, 1 class meeting/week) begin on Wednesday, September 9th Mon/Thurs General day classes begin on Thursday, September 10th Tues/Fri General classes begin on Friday, September 11th Intensive (IEP) classes begin with Tues/Fri classes meeting on Friday, September 11thDAYTIME COURSESCourseNumberSec.Course TitleDay(s)TimeELI 1030ELI 1031ELI 1033ELI 3210ELI 1032ELI 1034ELI 1035ELI 32110101010101010101INTENSIVE GRAMMARINTENSIVE CONVERSATIONINTENSIVE READINGINTRODUCTION TO FICTION (Intensive Course)INTENSIVE WRITINGINTENSIVE TOEFL PREPARATIONINTENSIVE ESL THRU AMERICAN CULTURECROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Intensive Course)M/W/RM/W/RT/FT/FT/FM/RT/FT/F9:30 5AM11:05AM-12:30PM1:20PM-2:50PM1:20PM- 2:50PM1:20PM- 2:50PMpg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5ELI 231601BUSINESS ENGLISH: UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATIONM/R11:05AM-12:30PMpg 3ELI 232301BUSINESS ENGLISH: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING &T/F9:30AM-10:55AMpg 4ELI 233301BUSINESS ENGLISH: FIRST IMPRESSIONS – OPENINGW9:30AM-12:30PMpg 4ELI 217101TOEFL PREPARATION: LISTENING, STRUCTURE &W9:30AM-12:30PMpg 9STYLE PREFERENCESADVERTISINGTHE DOOR TO SUCCESSREADINGCourseDescriptionWEEKEND COURSES (See Pages 11-12 for weekend course information)ELI 243804ELI 283804ELI 2427ELI 2827ELI 2420ELI 282004040404BUSINESS ENGLISH: CREATING & MANAGING A POSITIVE(40 HRS. CREDIT)WORK ENVIRONMENTBUSINESS ENGLISH: CREATING & MANAGING A POSITIVE(20 HRS. CREDIT)WORK ENVIRONMENTCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (40 HRS CREDIT)CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (20 HRS CREDIT)AMERICAN HUMOR (40 HOURS CREDIT)AMERICAN HUMOR (20 HOURS CREDIT)SAT/SUNSEPT 19, 209AM-5PMSAT/SUNSAT/SUNSAT/SUNSAT/SUNSAT/SUNSEPT 19, 20OCT 3 & 4OCT 3 & 4OCT 24 & 25OCT 24 & 259AM-5PM9AM-5PM9AM-5PM9AM-5PM9AM-5PMDAYS: M-Monday, T-Tuesday, W-Wednesday, R-Thursday, F-Friday, SAT- Saturday, SUN-SundayREGISTER EARLY TO GET THECOURSES YOU WANT AND TOCATCH THE “EARLY BIRD”REGISTRATION FEE!1
Fall II 2015 Course List – October 26 – December 13, 2015FALL II REGISTRATION STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30thFall II Early Bird Registration Fee of 20 for registrations received by 4pm Friday, October 16thAll registrations received after October 16th are 50, no exceptionsDAYTIME COURSESCourseNumberSec.Course TitleDay(s)TimeELI 1030ELI 1031ELI 1032ELI 1033ELI 3210ELI 1034ELI 1035ELI 32110101010101010101INTENSIVE GRAMMARINTENSIVE CONVERSATIONINTENSIVE WRITINGINTENSIVE READINGINTRODUCTION TO FICTION (Intensive Course)INTENSIVE TOEFL PREPARATIONINTENSIVE ESL THRU AMERICAN CULTURECROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Intensive Course)M/W/RM/W/RT/FT/FT/FM/RT/FT/F9:30 -2:50PMpg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5pg 5ELI 231701BUSINESS ENGLISH: BECOMING A MORE EFFECTIVEM/R11:05AM-12:30PMpg 3ELI 232301BUSINESS ENGLISH: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING &T/F9:30AM-10:55AMpg 4ELI 233301BUSINESS ENGLISH: FIRST IMPRESSIONS – OPENINGELI 2156ELI 21710101VOCABULARY & CONVERSATION SKILLS BUILDERTOEFL PREPARATION: LISTENING, STRUCTURE &WT/F9:30AM-12:30PM9:30AM-10:55AMpg 4pg 4ELI 217201TOEFL PREPARATION: WRITING, SPEAKINGWM/R9:30AM-12:30PM11:05AM-12:30PMpg 9pg 10LEADERADVERTISINGTHE DOOR TO SUCCESSREADINGCourseDescriptionWEEKEND COURSES (See Pages 11-12 for weekend course information)ELI 2445ELI 2845ELI 2443ELI 284304040404BUSINESS ENGLISH: FINANCIAL FITNESS (40 HOURS CREDIT)BUSINESS ENGLISH: FINANCIAL FITNESS (20 HOURS CREDIT)THE REAL YOU (40 HOURS CREDIT)THE REAL YOU (20 HOURS CREDIT)SAT/SUNSAT/SUNSAT/SUNSAT/SUNNOV 14 & 15NOV 14 & 15DEC 5 & 6DEC 5 & 69AM-5PM9AM-5PM9AM-5PM9AM-5PMDAYS: M-Monday, T-Tuesday, W-Wednesday, R-Thursday, F-Friday, SAT- Saturday, SUN-SundayCertificatesfor each ELI course are givenat the end of each session2
General Course Descriptions, Dates & Fees- All General Courses are worth 20 hours per session toward J-1 au pair education requirements- Certificates for each ELI course are given at the end of each session- Know the refund policies (page 13) before you registerDIRECT? RESERVED?INDIRECT?OPEN?Business English:Becoming AMore Effective LeaderBusiness English:UnderstandingCommunication Style PreferencesNo matter if your daily responsibilities include working at homeor in a business setting, you can always benefit from expandingyour leadership skills. This course will review severalleadership models and will help you to understand your ownpreferences and how to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your skills to become a moreeffective leader. Class discussions will include learning how toadapt your leadership style to different situations, how torecognize and respond to different conflict styles and how tounderstand different verbal and non-verbal cues whencommunicating with others.Levels: 7, 8, or 9 (Low Advanced – Advanced)Would you like to improve your ability to communicateeffectively at work and at home with friends, family and coworkers? Learning about different communication stylepreferences can help you to improve your understanding ofyourself and others. This course will examine communicationpreferences for several factors including how we like to gatherinformation (details or big picture?), make decisions (facts orfeelings?) and manage time (routine or flexibility?). Find outhow recognizing differences in communication styles can helpyou to overcome conflicts and communicate with ease andgrace!Levels: 7, 8, or 9 (Low Advanced – Advanced)This course is only offered Fall IISec. 1Mon & Thurs11:05 am – 12:30 pmELI 2317 Fall IIOct 26 – Dec 10 165This course is only offered Fall ISec. 1Mon & Thurs11:05 am – 12:30 pmELI 2316 Fall ISept 10 – Oct 22 165AU PAIRSSPECIAL TUITION OFFER AVAILABLE FORINTENSIVE (IEP) COURSESDetails on Page 6See page 5 for description of IEP coursesThe appropriate level for each General Course isnoted below the course description. Check yourlevel by taking the placement test starting onpage 17.Placement tests are administered at the ELI forIntensive classes. (See page 5 for coursedescriptions; page 14 for placement testinformation.)3
Business English:International Marketing &AdvertisingThis course focuses on familiarizing students with currenttheories, concepts, and practices in international marketing andadvertising. A variety of multi-media materials will be used tointroduce key language points, useful phrases, and strategies. Inthis lively interactive class, students will have the opportunity toparticipate in role plays, group activities, and class presentations.Different Material Is Covered Each Session.Levels: 7, 8, or 9 (Low Advanced – Advanced)Sec. 1Tues & Fri9:30 am - 10:55 amELI 2323 Fall ISept 11 – Oct 23 165ELI 2323 Fall II*Oct 27 - Dec 11 165Business English:First Impressions Opening the Door toSuccess!What is the first thing you notice when you meet someone forthe first time? Is it their appearance? Their body language? Theexpression on their face? The way they speak? How does thatfirst impression affect what you think of them, or the way youwill interact with them going forward? In this interactive class,you will learn how these, and other, key elements combine tocreate a first, and often lasting, positive or negative impression.Gain a competitive advantage in business and personal life bydiscussing and practicing the verbal and non-verbal behaviorsthat create a positive impression from the first “hello” to theinterview to the “welcome to the company” conversation.Different Material is Covered Each SessionLevels: 7, 8, or 9 (Low Advanced-Advanced)*No class Nov 27Sec. 1ELI 2333ELI 2333Wednesday9:30 am – 12:30 pmFall I Sept 9 – Oct 21 165Fall II* Oct 28 – Dec 9 165*No class Nov 25Certificates for each ELI course aregiven at the end of each sessionVocabulary & Conversation Skills BuilderIncrease your vocabulary and improve your listeningcomprehension and communication skills. A variety ofmaterials, strategies, and activities will be used to stimulate theacquisition and use of target vocabulary and idiomaticexpressions. Join this class to learn more of the vocabulary youneed to express yourself!Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevels: 2, 3 or 4 (Low Intermediate - Intermediate) Intensive TOEFL classinformation on Page 5 General TOEFL classinformation on Pages 9-10 This course is only offered Fall IISec. 1Tues & Fri9:30 am – 10:55 amELI 2156 Fall II*Oct 27 - Dec 11 165*No class Nov 274
INTENSIVE (IEP) COURSESPlacement tests are administered at the ELI for allIntensive (IEP) classes. Students are placed in theappropriate class level based on the results of these tests.Intensive TOEFL Preparation AU PAIRS: SPECIAL TUITION OFFER AVAILABLE FOR INTENSIVE COURSES Learn test-taking strategies, practice taking the TOEFL exam,and increase your confidence to improve scores. This coursefocuses on all areas of both the Institutional and the InternetBased TOEFL exams: listening, structure, reading, writing, andspeaking. Students are placed in one of two levels accordingto a placement test.For info, see Page 6 or contact: ELI@mville.edu or (914) 323-5271Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevel: Placement Test. See Page 14 For Details.Intensive GrammarAnalyze the elements and patterns of the English sentence.Recognize and correct sentence-level errors. Practice grammartopics using all the basic language skills.Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevel: Placement Test. See Page 14 For Details.*Class WILL meet on Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)ELI 1034Fall II** Oct 26 - Dec 10 370**No class Nov 26Intensive ESL Through American Culture*Class WILL meet on Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)This content-based course focuses on a specific aspect ofAmerican culture such as music, film, literature, or history.Courses vary according to level, session, and instructor.Fall II** Oct 26 - Dec 10Different Material Is Covered Each SessionSec. 1 Mon, Wed & Thurs 9:30 am - 10:55 amELI 1030 Fall I*Sept 14 - Oct 22 540ELI 1030Sec. 1 Mon & Thurs 1:20 pm - 2:50 pmELI 1034 Fall I*Sept 14 - Oct 22 370 540**No class Nov 25 & 26Level: Placement Test. See Page 14 For Details.Intensive ConversationSec. 1 Tues & Fri1:20 pm - 2:50 pmELI 1035 Fall ISept 11 - Oct 23 370ELI 1035 Fall II** Oct 27- Dec 11 370Develop conversation skills for academic and every daylife. Enhance listening comprehension and practice using idiomsand vocabulary through interactive exercises, individual studentpresentations and small group activities.Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevel: Placement Test. See Page 14 For Details.Sec. 1 Mon, Wed, & Thurs 11:05 am - 12:30 pmELI 1031 Fall I*Sept 14 - Oct 22 540*Class WILL meet on Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)ELI 1031Fall II** Oct 26 - Dec 10 540**No class Nov 25 & 26Intensive ReadingImprove key skills: identify main ideas, recognize inferences,and practice organizational and rhetorical strategies. Usecontext clues and build vocabulary through readings fromsources such as books, newspapers, and magazines.Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevel: Placement Test. See Page 14 For Details.Sec. 1 Tues & Fri9:30 am - 10:55 amELI 1033 Fall ISept 11 - Oct 23 370ELI 1033 Fall II** Oct 27 - Dec 11 370**No class Nov 27Intensive WritingImprove clarity, accuracy and style in written English.Depending on level, focus on sentence structure, academicparagraph and essay format.Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevel: Placement Test. See Page 14 For Details.Sec. 1 Tues & Fri 11:05 am - 12:30 pmELI 1032 Fall ISept 11 - Oct 23 370ELI 1032 Fall II** Oct 27 - Dec 11 370**No class Nov 27**No class Nov 27 College Level Courses These Courses Are Part Of The Intensive ProgramPLACEMENT TEST REQUIRED – SEE Page 14 Introduction To Fiction Short stories by traditional and contemporary authors such asWilliam Saroyan, Langston Hughes, Amy Tan, and AllegraGoodwin will provide the basis for critical analysis and theidentification and examination of the literary elements withineach text. Students will interpret and evaluate each reading bothorally and in writing. Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevels: Placement Test. See Page 14 For DetailsSec. 1 Tues & Fri9:30 am – 10:55 amELI 3210 Fall ISept 11 - Oct 23 370ELI 3210 Fall II** Oct 27- Dec 11 370**No class Nov 27 Cross-Cultural Communication Drawing on cross-cultural research in psychology, anthropology,and education, this course considers the role of culture inshaping and interpreting verbal and non-verbal communicationbehaviors. The impact of cultural differences on communicationwill be explored as well as strategies to overcomecommunication barriers and improve interculturalcommunication. Class assignments include the creation ofseveral case studies, a research project, and oral presentations.Different Material Is Covered Each SessionLevels: Placement Test. See Page 14 For DetailsSec. 1 Tues & Fri1:20 pm - 2:50 pmELI 3211 Fall ISept 11 - Oct 23 370ELI 3211 Fall II** Oct 27- Dec 11 370**No class Nov 275
English Language InstituteManhattanville CollegeFALL 2015 AU PAIR TUITION OPTIONSFor INTENSIVE COURSESCompared to the ELI’s General Courses, INTENSIVE COURSES are more academicallyoriented, requiring homework and exams. The classes are smaller and there is moreindividual attention. Teachers generate a written final report with a letter grade.--- Course descriptions for all INTENSIVE courses can be found on page 5 ---FULL TUITION OPTION for Intensive Courses:Tuition 540 540 370IEP GrammarIEP ConversationIEP ReadingHrs.303020(Grade of B or higher, 2x the actual hours)(60 hrs for 540)(60 hrs for 540)(40 hrs for 370)(IEP Reading includes “Introduction to Fiction”)IEP WritingIEP TOEFLIEP ESL thru Amer. Culture 370 370 370202020(40 hrs for 370)(40 hrs for 370)(40 hrs for 370)(IEP ESL thru Amer. Culture includes “Cross-Cultural Communication”)SPECIAL (Limited) AU PAIR TUITION OFFER for Intensive Courses:Double hours NOT available with this offerStudents are limited to 2 classes/session (as available) at this special rateIEP GrammarIEP Conversation30 hrs30 hrsTuition 250 250(Intensive tuition savings 290/course)IEP ReadingIEP WritingIEP ESL through American Culture20 hrs20 hrs20 hrs 165 165 165(Intensive tuition savings 205/course)IEP TOEFL20 hrs 195(Intensive tuition savings 175/course)*Actual hours awarded based on attendance only**Written Final Report not included with this offer*Please contact our office at (914) 323-5271 as soon as possible if you are interested in this special offer as thenumber of spaces in these classes, at the special tuition rate, is limited. Non- Intensive Refund Policy applies Prices are for tuition only. Books or material fees are required for all classes at an additional cost.Placement test required for all Intensive courses. See page 14 for details.6
Important Information For Au Pairs(Visit our webpage: http://www.mville.edu/ELI and click on “Au Pairs”)COURSE CREDITThroughout the year, all of our NON-INTENSIVE classes are worth 20 hours per session towardyour required education credits for your J-1 Visa. Throughout the year, weekend courses may betaken for 40 hours or 20 hours non-academic credit. See below for information about INTENSIVEcourses80 Hours 6 non-academic Credits; 40 Hours 3 non-academic Credits; 20 Hours 1.5 non-academic CreditsPLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR AU PAIR AGENCY FOR EXACT INFORMATION ABOUT REQUIREDHOURS & CREDITSSPECIAL TUITION OFFER AVAILABLE TO AU PAIRS FOR INTENSIVE *Contact the English Language Institute at (914) 323-5271 or ELI@mville.edu ORAsk Your Au Pair Counselor For Information About This Great Opportunity To Enroll In Smaller ClassesWith More Individualized Attention (Limited Number Of Spaces In Each *Fall & Spring - Each SessionIntensive GrammarIntensive ConversationIntensive Writing30 Hours30 Hours20 HoursIntensive ReadingIntensive TOEFL PreparationIntensive ESL Through American Culture20 Hours20 Hours20 HoursSummer - Each SessionIntensive Grammar20 HoursIntensive Reading15 HoursIntensive Conversation20 HoursIntensive TOEFL Preparation15 HoursIntensive Writing15 HoursIntensive ESL Through American Culture15 Hours The following courses* are part of the English Language Institute’s Intensive Program:*Not all courses are offered each session.ELI 1030ELI 1031ELI 1032ELI 1033ELI 1034ELI 1035ELI 3210ELI 3211Intensive GrammarIntensive ConversationIntensive WritingIntensive ReadingIntensive TOEFL PreparationIntensive ESL thru American CultureIntroduction to FictionCross-Cultural CommunicationELI 3213ELI 3214ELI 3215ELI 3216ELI 3217ELI 3218ELI 3219Themes In American LiteratureWays of SeeingAmerican Popular Culture“Of Mice & Men”“The Crucible”Topics In Cross-Cultural SociologyCultural Diversity In The U.S.AThese courses include homework assignments, presentations, projects, tests and final exams. The course requirementsmean that you must devote time to your studies outside as well as inside the classroom.In recognition of the extra commitment necessary to succeed in these classes, hours for Au Pairs taking these coursesand paying the full tuition will be awarded as follows:2 times the actual class hours will be awarded to students receiving the following final grades: B, B , A-, AFor example: If you take ELI 1030 Intensive Grammar in Spring I and receive a grade of A- , you will receive 60 hours for the course1-1/2 times the actual class hours will be awarded to students receiving the following final grades: C, C , BAny student receiving a grade of C-, D, or F will receive credit for actual hours attended7
English Language InstituteManhattanville CollegeSpecial Fall 2015 Program for Our Neighbors(Westchester/Lower Fairfield County Residents)Morning Intensive ProgramMonday – FridaySession I:Session II:9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.September 11 – October 23October 26 – December 11Study:Grammar, ConversationReading, WritingPlacement Test:Session I:Session II:Tuesday, September 8thTuesday, October 20th9:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.Tuition per session: 1,365*plus 20 early bird registration fee* and 30 testing \/\/\For more information, contact:English Language InstituteManhattanville College2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577(914) 323-5271; /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\*EARLY BIRD REGIS
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Students must obtain the Mville course equivalency for all study abroad courses. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken abroad to maintain full time status. Please take the following steps to ensure your study abroad courses transfer to Manhattanville upon your return: Review the course offerings from your study abroad provider.
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