Applied Language Institute Program

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

  • Writing: Demonstrate unified, coherent, and properly documented/cited writing with emphasis on academic sources, including paraphrased, summarized, and quoted citations with annotated bibliography of 5+ sources.
  • Reading: Demonstrate reading proficiency through analyzing, explaining, and outlining main arguments and supporting details of modified or authentic texts and websites written for academic or general audiences, including academic textbook chapters.
  • Speaking and Listening: Demonstrate unified, coherent oral communication in past, present, and future situations, on abstract, current, and academic topics, such as conversations/interviews with fluent English speakers, classroom lectures, discussions or debates.

Program Requirements

A1 Coursework
ALI 011A1 Reading, Writing, & Vocabulary1-3
ALI 012A1 Reading, Speaking, & Pronunciation1-3
ALI 013A1 Listening & Speaking1-3
ALI 014A1 Handwriting & Grammar1-3
A2 Coursework
ALI 021A2 Reading, Writing, & Vocabulary1-3
ALI 022A2 Reading, Speaking, & Pronunciation1-3
ALI 023A2 Listening & Speaking1-3
ALI 024A2 Handwriting & Grammar1-3
Paseo Program
B1 Coursework
ALI 115Digital Writing & Information Literacy3
ALI 116Handwriting, Grammar, & Test Preparation3
ALI 117Academic Discussions, Presentations, & Debates3
B2 Coursework
ALI 160Academic Communication for International Students3
Total Credits20-36