USC Language AcademyINTENSIVE ENGL ISH PROGR AM

University of Southern California

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“Attending the USC Language Academy has been very helpful for my professional life.

The Academy teaches us English in different fields from basic skills like grammar and

writing, to business English, which is connected to my major. The Language Academy is

a gate between my home city, Paris, and the City of Angels. I have discovered so many

things. I am very glad to have had the opportunity to do it, and it will stay etched in my

memory forever.”

Marc Ferrari, France

“I enjoyed life at the USC Language Academy. When I went to America, I couldn’t

speak English at all, but now I can communicate well with people from many different

countries. My favorite experiences were the Academy activities because I was able to see

many places around Los Angeles. I also enjoyed living in campus housing at USC. I made

dinner with friends who lived next door, and my resident advisor planned activities

where I had a chance to practice speaking English with other students.”

Masami Seta, Japan

“I am thankful to all my teachers and the staff at the USC Language Academy who

helped me achieve my goal of learning English. It will help me a lot because I plan to

study international business. Also, I really enjoyed everything at the Academy, and I will

never forget the great memories that USC gave me, such as meeting friends from many

different countries, the places that I visited and, of course, my teachers.”

Jose Alfredo Godinez, Mexico

“The USC Language Academy is the best place to learn English, not just in a classroom

but in the surrounding environment. I’ve met a lot of new, good friends. My English

language skills have improved a lot. I have a better TOEFL score after taking the

TOEFL track preparation here. I would like to say thank you to the Language Academy

teachers, faculty and staff for helping me get my best from their best. I love the USC

Language Academy!”

Nattaporn Pornpithayalert, Thailand

“My favorite part about the USC Language Academy is Oral Skills class. This class

provides a good environment for me to speak more and listen to others’ opinions. In

the future, I wish to enter USC’s graduate school and get my master’s degree, so I need

a huge vocabulary and strong English skills. I have also met numerous friends from all

over the world, and have learned many different cultures from them.”

Cheng-Ta Yang, Taiwan

Academy students say...

The USC Language Academy offers high-

quality, year-round English as a Second

Language (ESL) instruction for academic

and professional preparation, as well

as practical English for everyday use.

The Academy helps you rapidly improve

your English skills through a rigorous

program of study, campus involvement,

and cultural and educational activities.

Located on the beautiful USC campus in

the heart of Los Angeles, the Language

Academy allows you to enjoy full use of

campus facilities, as well as easy access to

all that Southern California has to offer.

We welcome you to the USC Language Academy.

Academic Success■■ 21■hours■of■instruction■each■week■■ Seven■levels■of■instruction:■foundations■■

to■advanced■■ Curriculum■designed■to■help■you■suc■ceed■

in■the■university■classroom■and■in■every-day■life

■■ Rapid■English■improvement■through■everyday■use■

■■ Small,■dynamic■and■fast-paced■classes■■ Highly■qualified■and■dedicated■faculty■

members■■ Language■labs■to■improve■your■conversation■

and■comprehension■skills

USC Language Academy

Campus Life■■ Friendships■with■Americans■and■

international■students■from■around■■the■world■

■■ Sporting■events,■lectures,■arts■perfor-mances,■film■screenings■and■more

■■ USC■community■volunteer■work■

USC Facilities■■ Classes■on■the■USC■campus■■ USC■facilities,■including:

•■ 16■university■libraries•■ Computer■labs•■ A■fitness■center■and■swimming■pool•■ Medical■centers•■ Restaurants■and■cafes•■ Banking■facilities

■■ Campus■events■and■activities■■ Trojan■Family■student■and■alumni■■

network■■ On-campus■housing■(For housing

information, see page 6.)

Director's Welcome

“My name is Kate O’Connor, Director of the USC Language Academy, and I want to

welcome you to our world-class intensive English program on the campus of the University

of Southern California, the number one choice for international students. We are proud

to be part of the Rossier School of Education at USC, ranked in the top 25 American

universities. The Academy offers year-round instruction to prepare you for academic study

in the U.S., with special attention to the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills that

you will need to succeed. Our experienced faculty and staff will help you learn English in

a dynamic learning environment that will inspire and motivate you to become leaders in

today’s global marketplace. Come join students from over 30 countries as you live and learn

in Los Angeles, discover university life and experience your future!”

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Your university experience in Los Angeles and Southern California

University of Southern California

Quick Facts about USC■■ USC■has■35,000■students■and■over■3,200■

full-time■faculty■members.■■ USC■is■consistently■recognized■for■strong■

academic■departments■and■cutting-edge■research.

■■ Trojan■athletic■teams■regularly■compete■for■top■conference■and■national■honors.

■■ USC■partners■with■its■surrounding■community■and■the■city■of■Los■Angeles■through■various■outreach■programs.

■■ Academic■degrees■are■offered■by■the■USC■College■of■Arts,■Letters■and■Sciences;■the■Graduate■School;■and■17■professional■schools.■

■■ Over■450■different■programs■of■study■award■more■than■10,000■USC■degrees■annually.

Los Angeles was a small frontier

town in 1880 when the University

of Southern California (USC) first

opened its doors to 53 students and

10 teachers. Today, it is a world-

class university – the oldest private

research university in the Western

United States.

The University Park campus,

located in the heart of Los Angeles’

Downtown Arts and Education

Corridor, offers you easy access

to explore countless cultural,

political and business resources in

metropolitan Los Angeles.■

A Global Leader

USC■students■come■from■all■50■states■and■more■than■135■countries.■USC■is■the■top■choice■for■students■from■around■the■world■and■has■educated■more■international■students■over■the■years■than■any■other■U.S.■university.■

■■ Approximately■23%■of■USC’s■student■population■is■international.

■■ The■USC■Trojan■Family■has■nearly■229,000■living■alumni■worldwide.

■■ Notable■alumni■include■George■Lucas,■Neil■Armstrong,■Frank■Gehry,■Kang■Young-Hoon,■John■Wayne,■Sol■Price■and■Warren■Christopher.

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Often called the “City of Angels,” Los

Angeles is the largest city in California.

Along the Southern California coast,

you can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle,

year-round sunshine and diverse

natural beauty. Los Angeles is best

known as the capital of the arts and

entertainment industries.

Explore Los Angeles

The Climate

Los■Angeles■enjoys■a■comfortable■climate■with■moderate■temperatures■and■little■rainfall.■With■its■diverse■surroundings,■■LA■is■one■of■the■few■places■where■you■can■go■surfing■and■skiing■in■the■same■day.

■■ 266 days of sunshine per year■■ Average summer highs: 29° C (84° F)■■ Average summer lows: 17° C (63° F)■■ Average winter highs: 20° C (68° F)■■ Average winter lows: 9° C (49° F)

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The City■■ Second■largest■city■in■the■United■States■■ Metropolitan■population■of■approximately■

10■million■people■■ One■of■the■most■ethnically■diverse■

counties■in■the■U.S.■■ Strong■industry■sectors:■business■and■

management;■aerospace;■international■trade;■technology;■and■tourism

■■ Notable■city■landmarks:■the■J.■Paul■Getty■Museum,■the■Hollywood■sign,■Grauman’s■Chinese■Theatre■and■the■Santa■Monica■Pier

Driving Distances from USC:

■■ 5 minutes to Downtown Los Angeles

■■ 10 minutes to Hollywood

■■ 20 minutes to beaches, airportdiscover

USC Language Academy offers

you a full-service intensive English

program. Total program fees include:

■■ Full-time instruction

■■ Textbooks and course materials

■■ Use of USC Student Health Center

with USC staff clinicians

■■ Health insurance, tuberculosis

screening and treatment

■■ Weekly activities at reduced or

no cost

■■ Access to campus facilities:

recreational, banking, medical,

dining, computing and library

■■ Student services: academic

advising, USC ID card, email

account, orientation program

and closing ceremony

■■ Airport shuttle van pick-up from

LAX to USC

■■ Express mail of admission

documents

NOTE: Total program fees do not

include the cost of housing, meals,

MMR immunization, transportation

or other living expenses.

Instruction

The■USC■Language■Academy■will■help■■you■develop:■

■■ Academic■English■for■university■class-rooms■and■course■work

■■ Practical■English■for■real-life■situations■

Faculty

The■Academy■employs■experienced,■full-time■instructors■who■are■trained■in■English■as■a■Second■Language■(ESL)■teaching■methods.■In■addition,■the■Language■Academy■staff■is■here■to■answer■your■ques-tions;■help■you■adjust■to■life■at■USC;■and■offer■you■support■with■immigration■services,■academic■advising■and■campus■housing.

Language Academy faculty:■■ Hold■either■a■master’s■degree■or■Ph.D.■in■

Teaching■English■to■Speakers■of■Other■Languages■(TESOL),■linguistics■or■a■related■field

■■ Speak■at■least■one■additional■language■■ Have■taught■and/or■lived■abroad

Intensive EnglishProgram

studyTerm Length Start Day End Day

Deadline for Early Payment Credit

2010

Spring Semester

Summer Session A

Summer Session B

Fall Semester

14 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

14 weeks

January 20, 2010

May 18, 2010

June 29, 2010

September 7, 2010

April 30, 2010

June 25, 2010

August 6, 2010

December 10, 2010

December 11, 2009

April 30, 2010

June 25, 2010

August 6, 2010

2011

Spring Semester

Summer Session A

Summer Session B

Fall Semester

14 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

14 weeks

January 19, 2011

May 17, 2011

June 28, 2011

September 7, 2011

April 29, 2011

June 24, 2011

August 5, 2011

December 9, 2011

December 10, 2010

April 29, 2011

June 24, 2011

August 5, 2011

2012

Spring Semester

Summer Session A

Summer Session B

Fall Semester

14 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

14 weeks

January 18, 2012

May 15, 2012

June 26, 2012

September 11, 2012

April 27, 2012

June 22, 2012

August 3, 2012

December 14, 2012

December 9, 2011

April 27, 2012

June 22, 2012

August 3, 2012

2013

Spring Semester

Summer Session A

Summer Session B

Fall Semester

14 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

14 weeks

January 23, 2013

May 21, 2013

July 1, 2013

September 10, 2013

May 3, 2013

June 28, 2013

August 9, 2013

December 13, 2013

December 14, 2012

May 3, 2013

June 28, 2013

August 9, 2013

Courses

Interactive■courses■require■you■to■practice■English■in■many■different■settings.■Courses■focus■on:

■■ Academic■reading,■writing■and■grammar■■ Listening,■speaking■and■pronunciation■■ Special■interest■courses■and■optional■

study■tracks

Length of Study■■ 14-week■Fall■and■Spring■semesters■■■ Two■six-week■summer■sessions:■A■and■B

•■ You■may■choose■one■or■both■sessions.•■ Combined■A■and■B■sessions■equal■one■

semester■of■study.■■ One■full■year■of■study■is■three■semesters■■ Each■semester■is■one■level.■

Hours of Study■■ 21■hours■of■instruction■per■week■■ Average■class■size:■14■■ Topical■electives■and■language■labs■

enhance■your■learning

Term Dates and Deadlines

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Academy■course■work■is■divided■into■seven■levels■of■proficiency:■foundations■through■advanced.■Each■level■has■three■core■courses:■reading■and■writing;■oral■skills;■and■grammar.■You■may■also■choose■elective■classes■to■complement■the■core■courses.■

Language■laboratories■are■offered■twice■each■week■to■augment■your■language■■development.

Core courses

Core■courses■develop■the■four■basic■lan-guage■skills:■reading,■writing,■listening■and■speaking■with■an■academic■focus.■Each■level■consists■of■one■course■in■each■of■the■follow-ing■areas:

■■ Reading■and■writing:■scholarly■articles,■American■essay■format■and■style,■research■skills

■■ Oral■skills:■conversation,■public■speaking,■pronunciation,■discussion■leading

■■ Grammar:■contextualized■and■applied■grammatical■structures,■word■forms

Topics and Tracks

USC■Language■Academy■offers■TOEFL■Track■for■iBT■test■preparation,■nine■hours■of■study■each■week;■Business■Track■offered■in■summer■session■B,■nine■hours■each■week.■

Elective Courses

You■may■choose■one■elective■course■each■term■based■on■level■and■interest.■Popular■elective■classes■include:■Pronunciation,■Slang■and■Idioms,■Business■Communication,■Life■in■Los■Angeles,■English■through■Film,■Journalism,■Spelling■and■Vocabulary,■and■iBT■TOEFL■prep.

Language Labs

Language■labs■are■offered■as■a■way■to■practice■everyday■English■outside■the■formal■classroom■and■to■provide■you■with■additional■academic■advising■and■support.■Language■lab■choices■include:■conversation■partners,■GRE/GMAT■preparation,■USC■admissions■advising,■writing■and■grammar■tutorial,■and■hot■topics.

AcademyCoursesand Schedule

studyClass Level:

6■■ Advanced

5■■ Low■Advanced

4■■ Intermediate

3■■ Low■Intermediate

2■■ High■Beginning

1■■ Low■Beginning

■■■ ■Foundations

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AMReading and

WritingGrammar

Reading and Writing

GrammarReading and

Writing

AM Oral Skills Oral Skills Grammar Oral Skills Oral Skills

BREAK Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

PM Electives/Tracks Language Labs Electives/Tracks Language LabsAcademy Events

and Activities

Sample Weekly Schedule

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NOTE:■Successful■completion■of■USC■Language■Academy■courses■does■not■guarantee■admission■to■any■degree■program■at■the■University■of■Southern■California.■All■students■must■apply■to■university■degree■programs■through■the■regular■channels,■including■the■USC■Office■of■Admission■and■individual■departments.

Living in the USC residential facilities

is a great way to complete your

American university experience.

USC Language Academy offers

year-round campus housing options

with:

■■ Safety and security – keycard

access to building

■■ Convenience to campus

■■ Resident advisors who provide

guidance, cultural adjustment

support and social activities

■■ Apartment-style living

■■ Non-smoking environment

Fall and Spring Housing at Parkside

Apartments (PKS)

Parkside■studio■apartments■offer:■■ Combined■living/sleeping■areas,■

bathrooms■and■kitchens■■ One■refrigerator,■stove,■internet■■

connection■and■telephone■line■per■student■■(TVs■and■telephones■not■included)

■■ An■extra-long,■twin-size■bed;■dresser;■desk;■sofa;■table■and■chairs

■■ Academy-provided■pillow,■sheets■and■■bath■towel

■■ Shared■community■rooms,■lounges■and■dining■facilities■with■Parkside■Suites

■■ Required■partial■meal■plan■–■the■“Apartment■Plan”■–■approximately■four■meals■per■week■included■in■the■total■housing■cost

Summer Housing at Troy East

Apartments (TRE)

Troy■East■apartments■two-bedroom■units■offer:

■■ Two■students■per■bedroom;■four■per■apartment

■■ Living■room,■dining■area,■bathroom■and■full■kitchen

■■ One■internet■connection■and■phone■line■per■student■(TVs■and■telephones■not■included)

■■ Extra-long,■twin-size■beds;■dressers;■desks;■sofa;■table■and■chairs

■■ Academy-provided■pillow,■sheets■and■■bath■towel

■■ No■meal■plan■required

USCStudentHousing

experience

Parkside Apartments Troy East Apartments

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Fall/Spring: Studio 2-person apartment Summer: 2-bedroom/4-person apartment

If Housing is Full■■ The■Academy■will■notify■you■via■email/fax.■■ You■can■choose■to■be■placed■on■the■wait-

ing■list■or■cancel■your■reservation.■■ If■the■Academy■is■unable■to■provide■

you■with■housing■space■or■you■cancel■your■reservation■because■housing■is■full,■the■$150■housing■processing■fee■can■be■refunded.

Cancellation Policy

If■you■cancel■your■housing■reservation■in■writing■with■the■Student■Services■Coordinator:

■■ BEFORE■the■housing■cancellation■deadline,■you■will■only■be■charged■the■$150■non-refundable■processing■fee.

■■ AFTER■the■housing■cancellation■dead-line■but■before■move-in■date,■you■will■be■charged■a■$500■cancellation■fee.

■■ AFTER■the■move-in■start■date,■you■will■be■charged■the■full■price■of■rent.

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How to Reserve Housing

First Step: RESERVE

■■ Check “YES” on item #5 of the

Language Academy application.

■■ Send $150 non-refundable

housing processing fee.

NOTE: We strongly recommend

that you request housing at least

THREE MONTHS BEFORE the program

start date as space is limited.

Second Step: CONFIRM

■■ Academy will email/fax housing

placement information and

required forms after we receive

your housing request and $150

processing fee.

■■ Submit Preliminary Housing Contract

by stated deadline to confirm

your reservation for housing space.

Third Step: SECURE

■■ Submit the Required Arrival Form

with your flight information by

the stated deadline to secure your

housing space.

NOTE: Failure to submit the appropri-

ate forms by the stated deadlines may

result in your housing space being given

to another student.experience

Other Housing Options

If■you■choose■to■live■off■campus,■private■apartments■are■available■near■USC.■For■information■about■off-campus■housing■options,■visit■the■“Homestays■and■Private■Apartments”■page■on■the■Language■Academy■Web■site.

Enjoy year-round campus housing

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The Academy’s full-time staff is

here to help you benefit from

the Language Academy and USC.

We offer many support services,

including academic advising,

assistance with campus housing,

immigration advising, and weekly

activities and events. Language

learning happens both inside

and outside the classroom, so our

comprehensive intensive English

program is designed to encourage

learning in many settings and help

you take full advantage of your

time at USC.

Advising

The■Academy■offers■three■types■of■student■advising:■academic,■immigration■and■general.■

Academic Advisors■help■you■reach■your■academic■goals■and■can■answer■questions■about:

■■ Academy■classes■■ USC■departments■■ Applying■to■any■U.S.■institution■■ Submitting■university/college■applications

The Immigration Advisor■helps■you■with■questions■about:

■■ Visas,■SEVIS,■immigration■documents■■ Travel■regulations■■ Transfers■and■extensions

The■Student Services Coordinator■is■a■resource■for■questions■about:

■■ Housing■■ Campus■involvement■–■clubs,■

organizations,■events■■ Living■in■Los■Angeles■■ Adjusting■to■American■life■■ USC■services■–■email,■USCard,■health■

facilities,■fitness■center

Activities and Events

Participating■in■Academy■activities■is■a■great■way■to■improve■your■English,■meet■friends,■and■experience■life■in■Southern■California■and■at■the■university.■Our■Student■Services■Coordinator■and■Resident■Advisors■provide■weekly■social,■cultural■and■educational■activities■at■a■discount■or■no■cost.

■■ Theme■Parks■■ Arts■and■Culture■■ USC■Campus■Events■■ Sports■and■Outdoor■Activities■■ Academy■Events■and■Traditions

StudentServices

Explore, Discover, Experience

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USC Language Academy Faculty and Staff

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“Each semester I meet new students from all over the globe, wonderful human beings

who bring a wide variety of different experiences, cultures and religions to our class-

rooms. This is what makes the Language Academy such a unique and fascinating place

to be each day.”

Ilana Melmed, USC Language Academy faculty

“It is an honor to be among the distinguished faculty of the USC Language Academy.

This is a truly unique environment with motivated, high-performing students and

worldly, skilled professors. Study at the Language Academy prepares students for

careers, future education and success not only in America but across the globe.”

Lindsey Pilgreen, USC Language Academy faculty

“I love the students: they are a motivated, energetic, diverse, fun-loving, funny,

involved, delightful group. I can have a class full of students from all over the globe,

and they will work together and help each other. I am always learning new things

from them.”

Priscilla Taylor, USC Language Academy faculty

www.usc.edu/langacadUniversity of Southern California

Language Academy

950 W. Jefferson Blvd. JEF 200

Los Angeles, CA 90089-1292

Tel: 1.213.740.0080

Fax: 1.213.740.0088

“Being a student at the USC Language Academy is one of the best experiences of my academic life. Every minute I spent here has taught me something new. The USC Language Academy has a highly educated and glorious faculty, which made my experience more interesting and useful. This experience allowed me to use my English easily at the university level. And I won’t forget the Trojan spirit! Fight On!”Yousif Abubshait, Saudi Arabia

www.usc.edu/langacad

The USC Language Academy is a division of the USC Rossier School of Education.