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).
2019 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):
- January 2 - March 1
- March 11 - May 10
- May 20 - July 19
- July 22 - September 20
- October 7 - December 6
Program Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
- Classes are held between 8:30 – 4:30 PM
- 9 weeks – 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)
- 2019 Tuition: $3,100
- 2019 International Student Service Fee: $380
- 2019 UC San Diego Extension medical insurance: $450
- 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.)