English for Academic Purposes
Location: McAuley Hall, Room 109
Office: (401) 341-2165
E-mail: maryjo.larocco@salve.edu
English for Academic Purposes
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program provides support in academic language and intercultural communication for undergraduate students who are non-native speakers of English. The program is designed for degree-seeking students who have TOEFL scores of 500-550 (paper-based test), 173-213 (computer-based test) or 61-80 (Internet-based test).
The purpose of the EAP program is to provide the language and cultural support necessary for success in academic and student life. Small class sizes and a committed faculty help create a friendly environment that promotes active learning. The EAP program emphasizes participation in social, cultural and educational events with the campus community, which helps to ease the transition into American culture.
The EAP program is located in McAuley 109 and is open Monday through Thursday during the academic year. Stop by the office or contact us any time - we would love to meet you.
Individual Tutoring
As part of the Academic Development Center, the EAP program is dedicated to providing language tutoring and resources that address the specific needs of all Salve Regina students who are non-native speakers of English. Experienced and supportive tutors are available for both occasional and regularly scheduled academic assistance. Stop by McAuley 109 or contact the EAP staff to schedule an appointment.
Conversation Partner Program
Each semester, students who are non-native speakers of English are invited to participate in the Conversation Partner program. Participants sign up via the EAP office and are matched with a conversation partner who is a native speaker of English. Conversation partners agree to meet for one hour each week during the semester simply to practice speaking English and communicating cross-culturally. For more information, contact Mary Jo LaRocco at (401) 341-2165 or maryjo.larocco@salve.edu.
English for Academic Purposes Courses
EAP103: Academic Communication Skills
Core Complement Course in Foreign Languages
The focus of this course is to strengthen students' English language skills, primarily in listening, speaking and grammar; however, reading and writing skills will also be integrated into the course. The goal is to increase fluency in English in order to be successful in academic studies and social interactions. Students will also enhance their study skills, cross-cultural awareness and conversation skills by completing assignments for assignments for EAP105: Applied ESL Lab. This course is open to undergraduate students who are non-native speakers of English.
Prerequisite: TOEFL score between 500 and 550(paper based test), 173-213 (computer-based test), and 61-80 (internet-based test)
3 credits
EAP104: Advanced Communication Skills
Core Complement Course in Foreign Languages
The focus of this course is to strengthen students' oral communication skills in English that are essential to academic success in higher education. Students will increase fluency by preparing for and participating in academic and cultural discussions, completing listening/speaking projects, and by reflecting on ways to increase intercultural communication. Students will also enhance their study skills, cross-cultural awareness and conversation skills by completing assignments for EAP106: Applied ESL Lab. This course is open to undergraduate students who are non-native speakers of English.
Note: Lab required (EAP 106). Prerequisite: TOEFL score between 500 and 550(paper based test), 173-213 (computer-based test), and 61-80 (internet-based test)
3 credits
EAP 105-106: Applied ESL Lab
This course serves as a lab component to the EAP Program and focuses on practically using language concepts and skills discussed in EAP courses as well as strengthen overall fluency in English. The Lab consists of four weekly required components: academic tutoring appointments, conversation partner interactions with a native speaker of English, online grammar lab, listening/speaking activities.
1 credit each
EAP111: Academic Research and Writing
This course will focus on strategies for academic research and varieties of expository writing for different audiences and situations. Students will improve their proficiency in the English language by developing effective styles of writing paragraph and essays, culminating in a final research project. They will also expand their understanding of grammatical structures and academic vocabulary. Individual work with a tutor in the EAP Program or at the Writing Center and regular appointments with the instructor are strongly recommended.
3 credits
EAP112: Academic Writing in the Disciplines
This course will focus on strategies for research, reading, and writing in various academic disciplines. Students will improve their proficiency in the English language by developing effective styles of writing essays, analyzing texts, and using appropriate forms of MLA/APA citations. They will also expand their understanding of grammatical structures and academic vocabulary. Individualized work with a tutor in the EAP Program or at the Writing Center and regular appointments with the instructor are strongly recommended.
Prerequisite: EAP111 or permission of the EAP Coordinator.
3 credits
EAP399: Special Topics
1-3 credits
