Stanford University: English as a Foreign Language
Para inscribirse en unas Summer Sessions en Stanford University, debes seleccionar 2 cursos de Summer Sessions. A continuación puedes ver todos los cursos del área English as a Foreign Language; contenido y horario.
Recomendamos:
1.- Ver en que sesión (fechas y duración) se imparte cada uno de los cursos de esta área.
2.- Cuando sepas los cursos que más te interesan comprueba el horario para que no se solapen entre ellos.
DURACIÓN FECHAS
8 semanas June 23 – Agosto 19
REQUISITOS: Nivel Avanzado.
Cursos de English as a Foreign Language:
| English as a Foreign Language | nº de créditos | duración en semanas |
| Workshop in Oral Communication for International Students | 1/2 | 8 |
| Workshop in Written Communication for International Students | 1/2 | 8 |
| Intensive English and Academic Orientation for Foreign Graduate Students | 6 | 8 |
| Intensive English and Academic Orientation for Visiting Scholars | 5 | 8 |
| American Humor | 1 | 8 |
| Interacting in California's Vineyard Culture | 1 | 8 |
| Learning English on Your Own | 1 | 8 |
| Living in the U.S.A. | 1 | 8 |
| Pronunciation | 2 | 8 |
| Vocabulary and Idiom | 1 | 8 |
| Working in the U.S.A. | 1 | 8 |
| Oral Presentation | 1/3 | 8 |
| Pronunciation and Intonation | 1/3 | 8 |
| Advanced Graduate Writing | 1/3 | 8 |
| Writing Academic English | 1/3 | 8 |
Precios | ||||||
| CURSO Y ALOJAMIENTO | DURACIÓN | FECHAS | PRECIO | |||
| Summer Session | 8 semanas. | Jun 23 - Ago 19 | Desde 11.390,00 € | |||
Descripción de los cursos:
Workshop in Oral Communication for International Students
Provides support in the development of listening and speaking skills in English, including academic listening, small group discussion, oral presentation, and intercultural communication. Weekly classroom sessions with individual or small group tutorials. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program.
Workshop in Written Communication for International Students
Provides support in the development of English reading and writing skills and vocabulary development 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. Weekly classroom sessions with individual or small group tutorials. Note: Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program.
Intensive English and Academic Orientation for Foreign Graduate Students
Goal is to prepare incoming international graduate students for full-time study. Academic orientation and instruction in academic writing, listening, discussion, oral presentation, and spoken usage.
Intensive English and Academic Orientation for Visiting Scholars
Goal is to improve English proficiency and introduce the university environment. Writing, pronunciation, listening, discussion, oral presentation, and spoken usage. Enrollment limited to 14.
American Humor
Analysis of jokes, humorous stories, and situations through modern media. Practice in advanced listening comprehension and English idioms. Intended for graduate students.
Interacting in California's Vineyard Culture
Focuses on communicative skills in the context of California's renowned wine culture. Emphasis on the language of wine using appropriate terminology, and interacting knowledgeably with restaurant and retail wine staff. Topics include learning the fundamentals of vineyard techniques, varietal characteristics, tasting techniques, drinking and ordering etiquette. Course is co-taught by a wine expert and an ESL instructor.
Learning English on Your Own
Independent English language learning. Learning strategies and objectives, setting and maintaining practice schedules, and evaluating progress. Focus is on exploiting web-based resources. Individual meetings. Intended for graduate students.
Living in the U.S.A.
Life and relationships outside the University classroom. Goal is to familiarize international students with the cultural expectations and forms of language use in a variety of situations in the University community and in other social situations. Enrollment limited to 14. Intended for graduate students.
Pronunciation
The sounds of English, and stress, intonation, and rhythm patterns important to natural-sounding speech. Enrollment limited to 14.
Vocabulary and Idiom
Building vocabulary for academic success. Idiomatic language, and what idioms and metaphors reflect about American culture.
Working in the U.S.A.
The language and culture of the workplace. Goal is to familiarize international students with the cultural expectations of situations in the business setting and in social situations related to business. Intended for graduate students.
Oral Presentation
For advanced graduate students. Practice in academic presentation skills; strategy, design, organization, and use of visual aids.
Pronunciation and Intonation
Recognition and practice of American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns for greater comprehension and intelligibility. Analysis of problem areas. Biweekly tape assignments and tutorials. May be repeated once for credit. Enrollment limited to 14. Note: Intended for graduate students.
Advanced Graduate Writing
Focus on clarity, accuracy, and appropriate style. For graduate students experienced in English writing and currently required to write for courses and research. Class meetings and individual conferences. May be repeated once for credit. Enrollment limited to 14. Note: Intended for graduate students.
Writing Academic English
Strategies and conventions for graduate writing. Emphasis is on fluency, organization, documentation, and appropriateness for writing tasks required in course work. Enrollment limited to 14. May be repeated once for credit. Note: Intended for graduate students.









