OPIE 565 is a service program for nonnative speakers whose proficiency in English is not adequate to permit them to enroll in an unrestricted program of academic courses. Credit hours for the courses of this program are for visa validation and tuition on assessment only and are not applicable to degree requirements. Enrollment in OPIE 565 for 15 hours is for full-time intensive study of English as a foreign language beginning at introductory, intermediate, or advanced level. Initial enrollment at the introductory level presumes continuation at the intermediate level for a total of 20 weeks of full-time intensive study. No credit courses may be taken concurrently with full-time intensive English. Enrollment in OPIE 565 for eight or 12 hours is for part-time semi-intensive supplemental study of English for students concurrently enrolled in a part-time program of degree credit courses.
Introductory/Intermediate Level Full-Time Intensive English. Five classroom practice and recitation hours daily, plus individually scheduled required language laboratory practice. Primary emphasis on developing mastery of spoken English. Registration for 15 quarter hours.
Advanced Level Full-Time Intensive English. Prerequisite: advanced proficiency level. Five classroom practice and recitation hours daily, plus individually scheduled required language laboratory practice. Emphasis on both spoken and written English usage. May follow introductory level. May be initial enrollment with required proficiency. Registration for 15 quarter hours.
Semi-Intensive Supplementary English. Prerequisite: advanced proficiency level. Two or three hours of classroom practice and recitation daily. Emphasis on both spoken and written English usage. Registration for eight or 12 quarter hours.
500 Special Studies (1-10)
Independent study for graduate students needing work in a specific
area (e.g., pronunciation/speaking skills course for TAs). Credit
earned applies toward registration but not toward the degree.
565 English as a Foreign Language (8-15)
Full-time intensive or part-time semi-intensive English for nonnative
speakers.
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