Debbie Anholt Fall 2005 Lewis & Clark College Academic English Studies

Lewis & Clark College Academically selective Dedicated to international education –Inviting international students –250 LC students in over 10 overseas programs annually –50% of LC students participate in overseas programs

Portland, Oregon: City of Roses 180 miles S. of Seattle; 650 miles N. of San Francisco Lively arts, active sports, ethnic/cultural diversity Scenic beauty: Cascade mountains; 400 miles of seacoast Entertainment: concerts, parades, theater, opera, sporting events, shopping

AES - General Information ESL program focuses on integration of skills Courses appropriate for all university students whose first language is not English –International students –US High School Graduates –Immigrants AES credits count toward graduation –Up to 24 AES credits can be counted –Summer semester-6 and 12 week sessions

AES--What can I learn? All courses include speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary development, listening Writing courses include library skills for preparing and writing research papers Many courses include participation in LC undergraduate courses

To Apply to Lewis & Clark College, Submit the Following Completed application and non- refundable fee Official school transcripts and officially translated English copies Certificate of financial responsibility Upon acceptance, L&C will send a letter of acceptance and I-20

L&C--Meet native speakers –You can have an American roommate –You can participate in the Friendship Family Program and Conversation Groups –L&C offers a variety of outdoors & volunteer activities for all students

AES - More Information Phone: Fax: Web: * Information excerpted from brochure: “ Lewis & Clark International Student Programs ”