Programs: English Language and American Culture

Winter, Spring, and Summer Programs for University Groups
A 1 to 4-week intensive English language and American culture program that is customized for each group. Programs typically include morning classes and afternoon and/or weekend activities and excursions. Upon request, programs can incorporate specialized lectures, content, guest speakers, industry visits, excursions, etc. Housing arrangements include homestay families, campus dormitory, or a combination of both.

Summer Program for High School Students from Taiwan
A 3-week intensive English language and American culture program. ESL classes are complemented by cultural and recreational activities. Students stay with Portland-area host families.

Semester/Year Abroad at PSU for University Groups
Programs vary in length between 3, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months and follow PSU's quarter system calendar. Groups enroll full-time in PSU's Intensive English Language Program (IELP) or combine part-time study in the IELP with customized American culture, computer, PE, and other skills-based or content-based courses. Participants live in dormitories, off-campus apartments or with host families.

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America Plus Program for University Students
(Winter/Spring/Summer)
March 8-20, 2004
August 17 - September 12, 2004
A 4-week open-enrollment program available to individual students or small groups of students from specific institutions. Classes include intensive English language and American culture, offered in the mornings, plus a daily afternoon seminar on a special topic area, such as cross-cultural communication, American business practices, or TOEIC test preparation. The afternoon seminar features guest lecturers from industry, site visits, and practical experiential learning. Participants stay with homestay families. Program requires a minimum enrollment of the participants.
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