Intensive 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 American English, and increase their knowledge of American culture will benefit fromt his program. All levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 99-110) are welcome to take this program. A student’s English proficiency level is determined during the first week of the program (week 0). Starting in January 2018, Intensive Communication & Culture will switch from 10-week sessions to 8-week sessions.
2017 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):
- 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
- 2017: 11 weeks – 25 hours per week (first week is testing, orientation & registration)
- 2018: 9 weeks – 25 hours per week (first week is testing, orientation & registration)
- Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen
Required Courses:
- 6 hour core class
- focused on grammar (ELI core levels 99-103)
- focused on fluency (ELI core levels 104-110)
- 4 hour required class
- focused on listening (ELI core levels 99-103)
- focused on grammar (ELI core levels 104-110)
15-hours of elective classes chosen by students including:
- Conversation
- Discussion through film
- Everyday English
- Fluency and Pronunciation
- Idioms and Slang
- Phrasal Verbs
- Practical Communication Skills
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Test Preparation: TOEFL/IELTS
- University Study Skills
- Vocabulary Development
Cost (in U.S. dollars):
- Application Fee: $150 (nonrefundable)
- FedEx fee: $50 (optional, but recommended)
- 2017 Tuition (10 weeks): $3,750
- 2018 Tuition (8 weeks): $3,300
- 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.)