International Summerat GW

English for Academic Purposes

Want to get a head start on your studies and life as a

student at GW? Need to strengthen your academic writing,

research, and communication skills?

Undergraduate and graduate international students applying to degree programs at GW who are non-native speakers of English are invited to enroll in summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Students have the option of living as part of an international student community at our Foggy Bottom campus in the heart of Washington, DC. Our campus is accessible by public transit and within walking distance from the White House, Smithsonian Institution, and the World Bank. Residence halls are staffed by full-time program assistants who help students integrate into GW by providing social and cultural programs. These include sessions with admissions and career representatives, site visits to cultural institutions, and day trips to nearby sites. Students have full access to university facilities, libraries, fitness centers, computer labs, and student health services.

Why Summer Study? u Complete your English language

requirements in six weeks

u Engage in small classes that enhance personal learning

u Practice your speaking skills and connect with a community of American and international peers

u Get to know your faculty and adjust to your new environment as you prepare for your program of study

u Participate in dynamic programs that connect you to cultural, international, and political resources of Washington, DC

u Take advantage of the summer EAP tuition discount when you enroll in two EAP courses

July 5 to

August 14

2015

International Summer at GWSummer EAP CoursesArrival and Orientation: July 5Class Sessions: July 6 – August 14

For Undergraduate Students:AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: WASHINGTON, DCA writing-intensive course designed to represent the pedagogy of the American university academic experience through critical reading, inquiry, and discussion. Students examine Washington, DC’s, rich history and culture through both academic readings and opportunities to tap into the real resources of the city.

ACADEMIC COMMUNICATIONA diverse set of classroom activities and assignments will help students understand the U.S. classroom culture, assess different communicative contexts, develop tools and strategies for oral communication, and upgrade fluency and confidence in spoken English.

CONTACT Undergraduate Admissionsintadm@gwu.edu ◆ (202) 994-6040

For graduate Students:ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH I & IIStudents develop academic papers that are cohesive, logical, and convincing, and that improve their academic vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Course content will also focus on language development for academic fields of study.

ACADEMIC COMMUNICATIONStudents will develop listening and note-taking skills, expand communicative vocabulary, lead class discussions, and prepare and deliver both informal and formal presentations. Specific communicative tasks and materials will be linked to students’ field of study when possible.

CONTACTColumbian College of Arts and Sciences askccas@gwu.edu ◆ (202) 994-6210

Elliott School of International Affairs esiaiso@gwu.edu ◆ (202) 994-6240

Engineering and Applied Sciences engineering@gwu.edu ◆ (202) 596-7239

School of Business sbglobal@gwu.edu ◆ (202) 994-2648

Other Schools gwsummer@gwu.edu ◆ (202) 994-6360

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Program Costs

Costs include tuition and fees, housing and dining (optional), and health insurance.

Tuition is discounted for students enrolled in two EAP courses. Program costs are posted on our website at http://summer.gwu.edu/international/eap.

summer.gwu.edu/international/eap