The American English
and Culture Program (AECP) has been offering specially designed intensive
English language instruction since 1974. AECP is located on the main
campus of Arizona State University and is a department of the College
of Extended
Education. AECP is an excellent choice, whether you wish to enroll in
Arizona State University or another academic institution or just want
to improve your English.
AECP classes are scheduled
in eight-week sessions. There are five sessions offered each year:
Spring 1 (mid January-March)
Spring 2 (mid March-May)
Summer (June and
July)
Fall 1 (mid August-October)
Fall 2 (mid October-December)
You can enroll in
as many or as few sessions as you wish, depending on the level of English
you want to achieve.
There are six levels
of English offered at AECP. It takes one full session (eight weeks) to complete
a level. During the week of AECP registration, you will take a placement
test to determine your level of English. The test will cover writing,
listening, grammar and speaking. You must be registered in the program
in order to take the placement exam.
Full-time (21-24 hours) students
take two core classes (18 hours) and one or two electives.
Core
Classes Each
level consists of two core classes.
Class
Levels
Listening/Speaking
Reading/Writing
Beginning
Levels
Basic
1 (B-1)
Development
of basic English listening and speaking skills. Oral/aural practice
with basic English structure and vocabulary. Course is designed for
those with little experience in speaking and listening in English.
Development
of basic English reading and writing skills. Introduction to and practice
with basic English structure, spelling, and vocabulary. Course is
designed for those with little experience with reading or writing
in English.
Basic
2 (B-2)
Development
of basic English listening and speaking skills. Continued oral practice
of basic English structure, and vocabulary. Course is designed for
those with limited experience in listening and speaking in English.
Development
of basic English reading and writing skills. Continued practice with
basic English structure, spelling, and vocabulary. Course is designed
for those with limited skills in reading and writing in English.
Intermediate
Levels
Intermediate
1
(I-1)
Informal
speaking and listening tasks with intermediate level structure and
vocabulary.
Practice
with longer readings and informal/formal writing. Course includes
presentation of intermediate level structure and vocabulary.
Intermediate
2
(I-2)
Informal
speaking and listening tasks with higher intermediate level structure
and vocabulary.
Practice
with longer readings and informal/formal writing. Course includes
presentation of higher intermediate level structure and vocabulary.
Advanced
Levels
Advanced
1 (A-1)
Practice
with extended listening comprehension and informal and academic listening
and speaking. Course includes practice with high level structure and
vocabulary.
Practice
with extended readings and informal and academic writing. Course includes
development of high level structure and vocabulary skills.
Advanced
2 (A-2)
Listening
and Speaking skills with preparation for the college-level academic
environment.
Reading
and Writing skills with emphasis on the preparation for a college-level
academic environment.
Elective
Classes In addition to 18 hours of core classes, AECP offers many
3-hour electives. Intermediate (I-1 and I-2) and Advanced (A-1 and A-2)
students can choose from the elective classes.
4-Week Program Every year, four-week programs begin during the months of January,
February, March, Apri,l June, July, August, September, October,and
November.
Advanced-level AECP students who have demonstrated
academic ability are eligible to enroll part-time in credit classes
at Arizona State University
while completing English language instruction.
