Communication & Culture
Who should take this course?
Students who have a general interest in improving their English fluency, ability to speak and understand everyday spoken English, and increase their knowledge of American culture, will benefit from the Communication and Culture English language program. All levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 99-110) are welcome to take this program. A student’s English proficiency level will be determined during the first week of the program (week 0). Starting in January 2018, Communication & Culture will switch from 10-week sessions to 8-week sessions.
2017 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):
- Fall 2017: September 25 – December 8
2018 Dates:
- January 3 – March 2
- March 5 – May 4
- May 21 – July 20
- July 23 – September 21
- October 8 – December 7
Program Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
- Classes are held between 8:30 – 4:30 PM
- 11 weeks in 2017 – 20 hours per week (the first week is testing, orientation & registration)
- 9 weeks in 2018 – 20 hours per week (the first week is testing, orientation & registration)
- Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen
Required Courses:
- Core classes for fluency and comprehension
- Everyday speaking and understanding
- American society and culture
- Wide variety of elective courses
Elective Courses (depending on student’s English proficiency level):
- Listening through TV and Music
- American Music
- American Film
- TOEFL/TOEIC Preparation
- Idioms and Slang
- Everyday English
- American Culture
- American Short Story
- Vocabulary Development
- Conversation
- Reading and Writing
- Current Events
- Oral Presentations
Cost (in U.S. dollars):
- Application Fee: $150 (nonrefundable)
- FedEx fee: $50 (optional, but recommended)
- 2017 Tuition (10 weeks): $3,250
- 2018 Tuition (8 weeks): $2,900
- International Student Service Fee: $350
- UC San Diego Extension medical insurance for 2017: $585
- UC San Diego Extension medical insurance for 2018: $405
- Books/Materials: Approximately $250-$400
(Payment for all books and instructional materials CANNOT be made in advance and are to be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)