Certificate Programs

Academic Writing Program

EnglishLanguageCenter

Academic English Certification

The Academic English Certification (AEC) consists of15 credits in high-advanced English languagestudies, with 12 credits in required courses and 2-3credits in elective courses. This program may becompleted in one semester. Completion of AEC witha grade point average of 3.0 results in a waiver ofthe TOEFL or the MTELP for undergraduate majors.

Required Courses (12 credits)

ESL 162 Advanced Applied Grammar

ESL 165 Advanced Reading & Writing

ESL 168 Advanced Academic Writing

ESL 185 Advanced English Competency

Required Electives (2-3 credits)

ESL 160 Vocabulary & Idioms of American English

ESL 174 American Culture: Reading & Speaking

ESL 176 Academic Study Skills for ESL

ESL 180 Editing Skills for ESL

ESL 380 Advanced Oral Presentation Skills

Academic Writing Program

ENG 113E/F Composition I forInternational Students (6 credits)

ENG 113E/F is a two-part, modular freshman writingcourse. Designed for non-native speakers, it replaces ENG 101 or ENG 113. The focus is ondeveloping clear writing skills in expository writing. These two modular courses are completed in oneacademic semester.

ENG 113 Composition I for InternationalStudents (3 credits)ENG 113 is a freshman writing course for non-nativespeakers who have satisfied the English languageproficiency requirement. Students develop skill andconfidence in expository writing and criticalthinking. This course satisfies the ENG 101 requirement for general education.

ENG 114 Composition II for InternationalStudents (3 credits)

ENG 114 is a continuation of ENG 113 with anemphasis on critical thinking and practice inpersuasive/argumentative discourse. Studentslearn the processes necessary for collecting andincorporating research material in support ofevidence based writing.

Contact InformationEnglish Language Center

Phone: (702) 895-3925

Fax: (702) 895-1264

Email: elc@unlv.edu

Web: http://elc.unlv.edu

Conversation Partners

English Language Center4505 S. Maryland Parkway| Box 455023

Las Vegas, NV 89154-5023(702) 895-5023elc@unlv.edu

http://www.unlv.edu/elc

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The English Language Center administers the following tests during Fall, Spring, and Summer:

• ACCUPLACER Placement Test $49.00

• Institutional MTELP $95.00

• MTELP Writing Only $25.00

There is a $50.00 rescheduling fee for the MTELP test

The MTELP can be taken a maximum of seven (7) times due to the limitednumber of versions of the test.

English Composition Classes for International Students

ENG 113, ENG 113 E/F and ENG 114 are designed to help ESL Students develop their Academic English writing skills.

Placement in these classes is based on test scores.ENG 113 Composition I for International StudentsENG 113 E and F Composition for International Students (Extended I)ENG 114 Composition for International Students (Extended II)

Testing Center

The Conversation Partners program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is presented by the English Language Center, the Office of International Students and Scholars, and the Intersection. This program is designed to bring together international and American students for the mutual benefit of cross-cultural understanding, exchange of ideas, and enhancement of communication skills. TheConversation Partners program is a bridge between cultures and languages and a path to many new friendships.

Advanced English Proficiency Certificate (AEP) The AEP certificate consists of 15 credits in English Language studies. There are 4 required classes and 1 elective class. In order to be placed into this program, you need a 60 overall score on the MTELP.

Academic English Certification (AEC)The AEC consists of 15 credits in high-advanced English Language studies. There are 4 required classes and 1 elective class. In order be placed in this program, you need a 70 overall score on the MTELP. Completion of AEC with a GPA of 3.0 results in a waiver for all standardized language tests for admission to UNLV.

Required Classes:ESL 161 Advanced Grammar ESLESL 164 Advanced Reading & VocabularyESL 167 Advanced CompositionESL 169 Advanced Speaking and Listening

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English Language Center (ELC)The ELC supports non-native speakers of English with reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary courses that develop inquiry, critical thinking and communication skills in order to succeed in their chosen major at UNLV.

Why study ESL at UNLV

1. Take affordable credit and non-credit intensiveEnglish courses

2. Live and study at the most diverse campus in thenation, home to one of the world's top-ratedHospitality Management programs.

3. Join in events sponsored by the ELC and participate inthe 350+ Registered Organizations (RSOs)

How to Apply If you are an international student, please submit an international student degree seeking application.

If you are a domestic student, please submit a freshman, transfer, returning, or non-degree seeking application.

ESL Degree PreparationThis is an ESL credit-bearing program. These ESL classes can be taken with any other undergraduate courses.

Admission Requirements

Intermediate Level

ESL Bridge Program This is an intensive ESL non-credit bearing program that meets for 20 hours per week. The ESL Bridge Program follows UNLV Fall and Spring semester dates. The Bridge Program has 6 levels (1 Beginning to 6 Academic).

Admission Requirements

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Advanced Level

ACCUPLACER Scores:82 ESL Language Use70 ESL Listening 82 ESL Reading Skills 88 ESL Sentence Meaning3 - 4 WritePlacer ESL

TEST Scores:35 - 45 TOEFL iBT 4.5 - 5.0 IELTS50 - 60 pb MTELP

ACCUPLACER Scores:100 ESL Language Use 90 ESL Listening 102 ESL Reading Skills106 ESL Sentence Meaning5-6 WritePlacer ESL

Required Classes: ESL 161 Advanced Grammar ESLESL 164 Advanced Reading & VocabularyESL 167 Advanced CompositionESL 169 Advanced Speaking and Listening

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TEST Scores:

59 TOEFL iBT

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70 pb MTELP

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Level 6

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TEST Scores:

59 TOEFL iBT

5.5 IELTS

70 pb MTELP

or current tuition and costs, please visit: https://ww.unlv.edu/elc/esl-bridge-program

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

ACCUPLACER Scores:100 ESL Language Use 90 ESL Listening 102 ESL Reading Skills106 ESL Sentence Meaning5-6 WritePlacer ESL

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