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Welcome to America’s Finest City THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE AT SDSU

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The ALI is an SDSU Research Foundation project. Catalog | 2013-2014 www.ali.sdsu.edu 1 Welcome to the American Language Institute (ALI)

Welcome from the Dean elcome to the American Language Institute (ALI) at San Diego State WUniversity (SDSU). When deciding which program to attend, it is very important for you to know what your goals are and to see how different

Fast Facts Facts Fast Welcome alternatives help you achieve those goals. Look at the quality of the instructors, curriculum, and the institution as well as additional services such as advising, labs, student life activities, location, etc. For 39 years, the ALI has offered internationally recognized English as a Second Language programs.

Dr. Joe Shapiro Dean, SDSU College of Extended Studies

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Dr. Joe Shapiro Dean, SDSU College of Extended Studies

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2 America’s Finest City San Diego | www.ali.sdsu.edu/sandiego

“America’s Finest City” is rated as one of the most desirable ◗ Founded | 1769 U.S. locations based on weather, recreation, and cultural ◗ U.S. City | 8th Largest opportunities. San Diego’s natural beauty and friendly people ◗ Square km | 963.5 km ◗ California City | 2nd Largest attract visitors from around the world. Experience what many Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Safest City in U.S. | Top Ten List students have already discovered, and live and study in the ◗ Beaches | 112 km most amazing city in California. ◗ Average Temperature | 21.6 ºC ◗ Non-rainy Days Per Year | 323 ◗ San Diego Airport Code | SAN ◗ Industries | Tourism, Biotechnology, International Trade, Telecommunications

Petco Park Baseball Stadium San Diego Average Temperatures

Trolley Station at SDSU High ºC Low ºC January 18.3 8.8 February 18.8 10.0 THE TROLLEY AT SDSU The Trolley offers a convenient way for March 18.8 11.1 students to get to SDSU and around San Diego. SDSU’s beautiful underground Trolley April 20.0 12.7 station, located in the center of campus, is May 20.5 14.4 an easy two-minute walk from the American Language Institute. June 21.6 16.1 The Trolley provides students July 24.4 18.3 connections to: August 25.5 19.4 ◗ Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter September 25.0 18.3 ◗ The baseball and football stadiums October 23.8 15.5 ◗ San Diego’s historic “Old Town” November 21.1 12.2 ◗ Some of the finest shopping in Southern California December 18.8 9.4 ◗ Quick connections to San Diego’s many beach communities Balboa Park The Trolley also gives students without a car a wide choice of living options away from campus.

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274 Pacific Beach 15 El Cajon 163 8 125 Mission Beach ✱ 54 College La Mesa 209 California Area 94 United States ✱AIRPORT 94 282 ✱DOWNTOWN National City 54 125 Coronado 75 805 San Diego★ Chula Vista

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◗ SeaWorld – This marine park takes visitors San Diego Zoo on a journey to the ocean, with features like Shark Encounter, Wild Arctic ride (a simulated helicopter ride to the Arctic), and Shamu’s ◗ Shopping – Enjoy the year-round great weather Happy Harbor. while shopping at one of the many outdoor malls, or enjoy browsing luxury boutiques ◗ San Diego Zoo – Located in Balboa Park, the and antique stores in the neighborhood CLOSE TO CAMPUS zoo is one of the largest in the world, with over shopping districts. ◗ Shopping | 10 minutes 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. Popular attractions include the Monkey Trails, Panda ◗ Beaches – Known for its great beaches and ◗ Beaches | 15 minutes Research Station, Polar Bear Plunge, Ituri Forest, home to Coronado beach, (ranked No.1 beach in and Elephant Odyssey. the U.S.), San Diego has sunny weather and over 112 kilometers of coastline, which means there ◗ Downtown | 30 minutes ◗ Sports Teams – San Diegans love sports. Visit are plenty of warm days and water to surf, swim, Qualcomm Stadium to cheer on the San Diego boogie board, boat, or sail. ◗ Las Vegas | 1 hour Chargers football team in the fall and winter, or go downtown and watch a San Diego Padres ◗ Safari Park – Visited by two million people ◗ Disneyland | 2 hours baseball game at Petco Park in the spring and annually, this wild animal sanctuary is spread summer. out over 1,800 acres. The park is a free-range ◗ San Francisco | 1.5 hours enclosure which houses animals like antelopes, ◗ Balboa Park – Containing museums, theaters, giraffes, buffalo, cranes, and rhinos. One ◗ Snowboarding | 2 hours gardens, shops, restaurants, the zoo, and hiking highlight is the Roar & Snore Safari, which and biking trails, this 1,200-acre urban park is allows guests to sleep overnight surrounded ◗ Yosemite | 5 hours the cultural center of San Diego. by the animals. 4 SDSU American Language Institute | www.ali.sdsu.edu

◗ Year Established | 1974 Welcome from the Executive Director t’s another sunny day in San Diego, and we welcome you to the ALI. Our idea of education ◗ Affiliation | Part of 23-campus and English instruction is that all students should be given abundant opportunities to learn California State University system I English inside and outside of the classroom. The city of San Diego and the SDSU campus are ◗ Emphasis | Academic Excellence, perfect for this type of study; they both embody friendliness, a

Fast Facts Facts Fast Diversity, Service respect for knowledge, openness, and limitless outdoor activities. ◗ Students per Semester | 1,200-1,800 The ALI balances traditional English instruction with personal experiences, providing a well-rounded education and many ◗ Countries Represented | 65 positive memories. Our students go beyond English instruction ◗ Programs | 14 and practice real-world engagement to strengthen what they ◗ Location | On SDSU campus learn inside the classroom. We look forward to being a part of every student’s experience at the ALI. ◗ Total Students at SDSU | 31,840

Barbara Bass, Executive Director, The American Language Institute

QUALITY LOCATION SERVICE

◗ Faculty – ALI instructors have a master’s ◗ California – From Hollywood to the ◗ Personal Attention – From the beginning degree in English as Second Language beaches of San Diego, the California (immigration, airport pick up) to the end (ESL) instruction. Students receive real- lifestyle has it all. California is a state that (graduation, ongoing academic advising world English experience, while their Disneyland calls home, where Levi’s jeans when applying to earn a bachelor’s or instructors bring their expertise to the and the iPhone were created, and where master’s), our staff provides one-on-one classroom to provide a well-rounded high technology and biotechnology are personal attention. Email, call, or visit our education. based. It’s a state of innovators, trend office – we are here to help students reach setters, and it has the most diverse their educational goals. ◗ Nationally Recognized – As an SDSU population in the U.S. program, the ALI is WASC accredited, and ◗ Testing – San Diego is an IELTS, TOEFL, our ESL programs are UCIEP and AAIEP ◗ San Diego – Live in sunny San Diego where GRE, and GMAT testing city. Testing takes approved. the weather is great all year long. San place in many locations in San Diego and Diego welcomes around 9.3 million visitors on the SDSU campus. ◗ Highly Ranked – The ALI is part of the every year, offering ideal weather, perfect highly ranked California State University beaches, and many opportunities ◗ Full-service Staff – Our educated and system and San Diego State University. to enjoy the lifestyle. trained staff will be on hand to assist. Our full-service staff answers questions ◗ By the Numbers ◗ SDSU – Study at a top quality U.S. ranging from course selection, tutoring, university with more than 30,000 American ◗ 5 computer labs and housing to personal questions students. SDSU provides ALI students like setting up a U.S. bank account and ◗ More than 50 classrooms opportunities to meet American students, getting a cell phone. ◗ 15 years average experience of staff play on sports teams, attend concerts, join clubs, and much more on a smoke-free ◗ Advising – We help students from campus. beginning to end, and even beyond, including advising on how to be accepted to SDSU and other U.S. universities. 5 See the SDSU campus on Google Street View www.ali.sdsu.edu/googlemap

AmericanSAMPLE Language SCHEDULE Institute Facilities ELECTIVES ◗ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Business Writing GATEWAY BUILDING EXTENDED STUDIES BUILDING◗ Biz Talk ◗ Profiles in Business SECOND Introduction Talking About Introduction Talking About ELECTIVE 1 SECOND FLOOR to Business Business to Business Business Biz Talk ◗ TOEIC BusinessFLOOR Idioms MORNING ◗ American Accent Improvement ◗ So-Cal Companies Classrooms Writing for Writing for Grammar Grammar ELECTIVE 2 ◗ Tactics for TOEIC ALI O ces Business Business TOEIC ◗ Internet-based TOEFLComputer Labs Business Preparation BREAK Idioms Multimedia Computer Lab ◗ Advanced Grammar LATE Student Lounge FIRST Note: AdditionalFIRST electives in other programs MORNING Reading for Listening for Reading for OUTDOORListening for Restrooms FLOOR Business Communication Business PATIO Communication are available.FLOOR Choices vary by session and COFFEE placement level. ALI CART MAIN OFFICE

ALI STUDENT SERVICES What Does the SDSU ◗ Immigration and Visa Support Student ID Get You? ◗ Housing Placement Access to: ◗ Airport Pick Up ◗ SDSU’s Aquaplex (3 pools) ◗ Orientation ◗ SDSU’s library FLEXIBLE START DATES ◗ Counseling/Academic Advising ◗ Sporting events on campus New BGP students may begin their studies after ◗ Banking/Cell Phone Assistance ◗ Student discounts on public the term begins on any of the published flex entry transportation ◗ TOEFL/IELTS Testing on Campus dates for four weeks or longer. To be eligible for a BGP◗ Discounts certificate, to studentslocal attractions entering on a flex entry ◗ Health Insurance date and must theme enroll parks in the next complete BGP session. ◗ Student Life 6 UNIVERSITY PREPARATION San Diego State University | www.ali.sdsu.edu

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE SDSU ◗ No.1 Transfer School | SDSU ➊ RANKING – Top-ranked academic programs, award-winning professors, and ◗ Pre-University Advisors | 5 premier research facilities. ◗ TOEFL Waivers to SDSU | 302 ➋ LOCATION – San Diego, “America’s Finest City” is a thriving cultural, scientific, and educational center. ◗ SDSU International Freshmen | 60% ➌ POPULARITY – SDSU ranks No. 9 in the U.S. for freshmen applicants. Fast Facts Facts Fast attended the ALI prior to admission ➍ TRANSPORTATION – Easy access to public transportation with bus and trolley (metro) stations on campus. ➎ SAFETY – On-campus police department provides security for students’ safety and comfort. COST OF TUITION FOR FULL GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS SDSU ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS UNDERGRADUATE MASTER’S AND Ph.D. DEGREES ◗ Undergraduate Tuition – $16,000/year BACHELOR’S DEGREES ➊ Visit www.sdsu.edu/gradrequirements ◗ Graduate Tuition – $15,160/year ➊ Apply from October 1-May 1, at for major-specific details ◗ Graduate Business School Tuition – www.CSUMentor.edu ➋ Apply from October 1-February 1, at $20,160/year ➋ TOEFL 80 (iBT) or IELTS 6.5 or ALI www.CSUMentor.edu TOEFL waiver ➌ TOEFL 80 (iBT) or IELTS 6.5 or ALI ➌ High school grade point average of 3.0 TOEFL waiver (on a 4.0 scale) or higher ➍ University grades of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Note: Conditional Admission may be or higher available for qualified freshmen through the ➎ Test Requirements: GMAT or GRE for American Language Institute. business degree programs, GRE for all other degree programs

SDSU DEGREES AND MAJORS Undergraduate BA, BS | Graduate MA, MS, MBA, MSA, MPH, MFA, MM, MSW | Doctorate PhD, EdD, AuD A Accountancy...... BS, MSA • Zoology ...... BS Clinical Psychology...... PhD • Special Education...... MA Africana Studies ...... BA Bioinformatics and Medical Communication...... BA, MA • Secondary Curriculum & Anthropology...... BA, MA Informatics...... MS • Communication Studies ...... BA,MA Instruction ...... MA Art ...... BA, MA, MFA Business Administration ...... BS, MS, MBA • Mass Communication and Media...MA • Teaching...... MA, EdD • Applied Design...... BA, MA • Accounting ...... BS, MBA • Health Communication...... BA Engineering...... BS, MS • Art Education...... BA, MA • Entrepreneurship ...... MS, MBA Communicative Disorders...... BA, MA • Aerospace Engineering...... BS, MS • Art History...... BA, MA • Finance ...... BS, MS, MBA • Language & Communicative • Bioengineering...... BS, MS • Graphic Design...... BA, MA • Financial Services ...... BS Disorders ...... PhD • Civil Engineering...... BS, MS • Interior Design...... BA, MA • Financial and Tax Planning ...... MS Comparative Literature ...... BA • Computer Engineering ...... BS • Multimedia...... BA, MA • Health Service Administration.... MBA Computational Science ...... MS, PSM, PhD • Construction Engineering...... BS • Studio Art ...... BA • Information Systems ...... BS, MS, MBA • Professional Applications ...... MS • Environmental Engineering...... BS • Sculpture ...... BA • International Business .....BA,MS,MBA Computer Science ...... BS, MS • Electrical Engineering...... BS, MS • Painting & Printmaking...... BA, MA • Management ...... BS, MS, MBA Counseling...... MS • Interdisciplinary/Engineering Asian Studies ...... BA, MA • Marketing ...... BS, MS, MBA Creative Writing...... MFA and Business...... MEng Astronomy ...... BA, BS, MS • Project Management...... MBA Criminal Justice...... BS • Mechanical Engineering...... BS, MS Audiology ...... AuD • Real Estate...... MBA Criminal Justice & Criminology...... MS Engineering Sciences ...... PhD B Biology ...... BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD • Sports MBA...... MBA D Dance ...... BA, BFA English...... BA, MA • Biochemistry ...... BS • Supply Chain Mgt ...... MS, MBA E Economics...... BA, MA Environmental Sciences ...... BS • Bioengineering ...... BS, PhD Business & Juris Doctorate ...... MBA/JD Education...... MA, MAT., PhD European Studies...... BA • Cellular and Molecular Biology Business Administration & • Counseling...... MA, MS Exercise Physiology...... MS ...... BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD Latin American Studies ...... MBA/MA • Educational Leadership...... MA, EdD Exercise Physiology & Nutritional • Ecology ...... BS, MA, MS, PhD C Chemistry ...... BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD • Educational Technology...... MA, EdD Science ...... MS/MS • Evolutionary Biology.BS, MA, MS, PhD • Biochemistry...... BS • School Psychology...... EdS F Foods and Nutrition ...... BS • Evolution and Systematics ...... BS Chicana & Chicano Studies ...... BA, MA • Mathematics Education K-8...... MA French ...... BA, MA • Marine Biology ...... BS Child Development ...... BA, MA • Policy Studies...... MA G Geography...... BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD • Microbiology ...... BA, BS, MS City Planning ...... MCP • Reading Education...... MA • Geographic Information 7 • Physiology ...... BS, MA, MS Classics...... BA • Rehabilitation Counseling...... MS Science...... MS English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degrees Semester-long program to prepare for bachelor’s San Diego State University offers students degrees — test preparation includes TOEFL over 80 bachelor’s degrees. Many students and IELTS. complete the English for Academic Purposes program and go on to earn a degree at San Diego State University.

Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s Graduate Master’s Degrees Semester-long program to prepare for a Students in the Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s master’s degree — test preparation includes program often go on to earn a master’s TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, and GMAT. degree at San Diego State University.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION STEPS TO APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY PREPARATION Undergraduate students can apply for CONDITIONAL ADMISSION BENEFITS Conditional Admission to SDSU’s ➊ Complete the online application at bachelor’s degrees. www.ali.sdsu.edu/apply. ◗ University Advising – The ALI helps students reach their academic goals, ◗ Accepted students are guaranteed ➋ Select Conditional Admission to both with applications to SDSU and admission to SDSU, following the San Diego State University on the applications to other schools. Advisors completion of the English proficiency ALI application. can help with strategy, personal requirement. ➌ Send official transcripts for evaluation. statements, resumes, and more. ◗ The program requires a full transcript ➍ Admissible students will be issued a ◗ TOEFL Waiver – Advanced students in evaluation. Conditional Admission letter accepting the EAP, and Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s ◗ Only available to students applying as them to SDSU. programs can go to SDSU and a few first-time freshmen. ➎ SDSU’s ALI will send out I-20 and other schools without needing to take Conditional Admission letters via the TOEFL or IELTS exams. ◗ Requires a minimum high school GPA express mail. of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Contact Kim Newcomb at ◗ The process takes four weeks once official [email protected] documents are received. with any questions.

• Special Education...... MA • Watershed Science ...... MS • Theory of Communication Sys...... MS • Criminal Justice Administration... MPA Social Work/JD Joint Degree • Secondary Curriculum & Geological Sciences...... BS, MS • Dynamical Systems...... MS • Public Administration and Latin Program...... MSW/JD Instruction ...... MA German ...... BA • Mathematical Finance...... BS American Studies...... MPA/MA Social Work & • Teaching...... MA, EdD Gerontology...... BA, MS • Applied Math in Science...... BS Public Health ...... MS, MPH, PhD Public Health ...... MSW/MPH Engineering...... BS, MS H Health Communication ...... BS • Computational Science...... BS • Biometry...... MPH Sociology...... BA, MA • Aerospace Engineering...... BS, MS Health Science...... BS Modern Jewish Studies...... BA • Environmental Health ...... MPH Spanish...... BA, MA • Bioengineering...... BS, MS History...... BA, MA Music...... BA, BM, MA, MM • Epidemiology...... MPH, PhD Speech, Language and • Civil Engineering...... BS, MS Homeland Security ...... MS N Nursing...... BS, MS • Health Management and Hearing Sciences...... BA, MA, AuD, PhD • Computer Engineering ...... BS Hospitality & Tourism • Advanced Practice Nursing....MS, DNP Policy...... MPH Statistics...... BS, MS • Construction Engineering...... BS Management...... BS, MS • Women’s Health and Midwifery..... MS • Health Promotion and • Biostatistics...... MS • Environmental Engineering...... BS Humanities...... BA • Nursing Education...... MS Behavioral Science...... MPH, PhD Sustainability...... BA • Electrical Engineering...... BS, MS I Interdisciplinary Studies ...... BA, MA, MS • Nursing Leadership and • Public Health & • Environmental Studies ...... BA • Interdisciplinary/Engineering International Security & Healthcare Systems...... MS Social Work...... MSW/MPH T Television, Film & New Media...... BS,TFM and Business...... MEng Conflict Resolution...... BA Nutritional Sciences...... MS • Public Health and Latin • Production...... BS • Mechanical Engineering...... BS, MS J Japanese...... BA Nutritional Sciences & American Studies...... MPH/MA • Critical Studies...... BS Engineering Sciences ...... PhD Journalism...... BA Exercise Physiology...... MS/MS R Recreation Administration ...... BS Theatre Arts...... BA, MA, MFA English...... BA, MA • Advertising...... BA P Philosophy...... BA, MA Regulatory Affairs...... MS • Children’s Drama ...... BA Environmental Sciences ...... BS • Media Studies ...... BA Physical Science...... BA Rehabilitation Counseling...... MS • Design and Technical Theatre...... MFA European Studies...... BA • Public Relations...... BA Physics...... BA, BS, MA, MS Religious Studies...... BA • Design and Technology Exercise Physiology...... MS K Kinesiology...... BS, MA • Chemical Physics...... BS Rhetoric and Writing Studies...... MA for the Theatre...... BA Exercise Physiology & Nutritional L Latin American Studies ...... BA, MA, MPH • Geophysics...... PhD Russian...... BA • Design for Television and Film ...... BA Science ...... MS/MS • Latin American Studies & Business • Medical Physics...... MS Russian and Central • Musical Theatre...... MFA F Foods and Nutrition ...... BS Administration...... MBA/MA Political Science...... BA, MA European Studies...... BA • Performance ...... BA French ...... BA, MA Liberal Arts and Sciences ...... MA Psychology...... BA, MA, MS, PhD S Social Science ...... BA • Youth Theatre...... BA G Geography...... BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD Liberal Studies – Education ...... BA • Clinical Psychology...... MS/PhD Social Work...... BA, MSW U Urban Studies...... BA • Geographic Information Linguistics ...... BA, MA Public Administration ...... BA, MPA Applied Social Science in Substance W Women’s Studies...... BA, MA Science...... MS M Mathematics...... BA, BS, MA • City Planning ...... MPA Abuse Joint Degree Program...... MS 8 SDSU | CAMPUS

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Live and Study with More Than Housing 30,000 American Students Dining Halls At the ALI, there are many opportunities Sports Facilities Aztec Recreation to meet San Diego State University students. Center (ARC)

◗ Study on the SDSU campus Library SDSU TRANSIT CENTER ◗ Live in campus dormitories Bookstore ◗ FRATERNITY SANCTUARY Play team sports ROW Entertainment ◗ Study in the SDSU library Venues EXTENDED STUDIES CENTER GATEWAY ◗ Eat at any of the campus food courts ALI CENTER ◗ Take an SDSU course ◗ Attend exercise classes at the Aztec Recreation Center ◗ Swim in one of three pools ◗ See SDSU sports games, like the nationally ranked basketball and football teams ◗ Visit the new Aztec Student Union center opening fall 2013 UNIVERSITY TOWERS

Olympic-sized Swimming Pool Intramural Sports On-campus Apartments

9 SDSU Library Dining Halls Open Air Theatre SDSU Bookstore Ernie Anderson – SDSU Athletics Media Ernie Relations Anderson – SDSU Athletics

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Library SDSU TRANSIT CENTER

Bookstore FRATERNITY SANCTUARY ROW Entertainment Venues EXTENDED STUDIES CENTER GATEWAY ALI CENTER

UNIVERSITY TOWERS American On-campus Apartments Language SDSU Trolley (metro) Aztec Student Union Center Institute

10 INTENSIVE ENGLISH Intensive English for Communication | www.ali.sdsu.edu/iec

Short-term or long-term program of intensive English with multiple ◗ Number of Weeks | 4 or more start dates for students and professionals ◗ Hours of Instruction | 23+ per week ◗ Requirements | Prior instruction in English

Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Number of Levels | 7 ◗ Included | Electives, pronunciation clinics, sports facilities, conversation groups, language and computer labs, student advising, the SDSU library, and academic advising ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 33 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ◗ Native-speaker Facilitators – Many CURRICULUM Intensive English for Communication ◗ Oral Communications Classes – (IEC) classes have an additional English- Students receive 8 hours per week of speaking facilitator to model language, Oral Communications classes to improve help students gain exposure to different fluency, listening comprehension, accents, and have more close contact spoken grammar, and pronunciation, as with Americans. well as develop confidence in spoken ◗ Interaction with Native Speakers – IEC English skills for business, travel, and students have the opportunity to practice social interaction. their English speaking and listening ◗ Listening, Grammar, Reading, skills and to improve their knowledge and Writing – Students receive of American culture by interacting with 12 hours of courses in listening, native speakers. The Student Life Office grammar, reading, and writing that helps international students make contact develop communicative skills used with SDSU students and other English in professional, social, and practical speakers outside of the classroom. situations. ◗ Observing University Courses – High ◗ Speaking Skills – Students in Oral intermediate and advanced students can Communications classes interact with arrange observations of university courses instructors and with assistant teachers with the permission of an SDSU course to improve their speaking skills and help professor. to promote intercultural understanding. ◗ Intramural Sports and Conversation ◗ Optional Business Classes – Groups – Students can practice Intermediate and advanced students conversations while playing team sports who want to improve their knowledge and participating in conversation groups. of business concepts, vocabulary, and ◗ TOEIC Workshops – The ALI offers idioms can choose to follow a business workshops and electives to help students track leading to a Business for Global prepare for and improve their TOEIC score. Practices Certificate (page 23). ◗ ◗ Level Advisors – Each IEC level has an Customized Schedules –Advanced advisor who helps students with the students can customize their schedule following: informing them of program by choosing Oral Communications procedures, deadlines, and policies; Advanced Seminar classes, which focus keeping them up-to-date on social on a variety of skills and interests. activities and events; and referring them to office personnel for assistance with immigration, housing, accounting, social activities, and more. 11 ❝ I came here to further improve my English and speaking skills. The IEC program is really good because we have the opportunity to improve our speaking skills by interacting

with native speakers.❞ — Gizem Tezyurek, Turkey

SAMPLE SCHEDULE SAMPLE ELECTIVES ◗ Accent Improvement Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ◗ American Idioms and Slang ◗ English Through Dance ELECTIVE 1 Oral Oral Oral Oral American ◗ English Through Sports Communications Communications Communications Communications Idioms and ◗ Understanding American Film Slang MORNING ◗ Internet-based TOEFL Prep ◗ ELECTIVE 2 TOEIC Prep Grammar for Writing for Grammar for Writing for English ◗ Mysteries of Spelling Communication Communication Communication Communication Through ◗ Introduction to Surfing Sports BREAK ◗ 18-24 electives available each LATE semester MORNING Reading for Listening for Reading for Listening for Communication Communication Communication Communication Note: Choices vary by session and placement level.

TESTING AND PLACEMENT PRONUNCIATION CLINIC The IEC program offers instruction to all levels of In addition to daily speaking English, from beginning to advanced. Students classes and pronunciation are given individual speaking tests and written electives, the ALI offers students tests that assess their level in grammar, reading, free personalized articulation writing, and listening. Students are then placed in and accent modification appropriate classes for their level. using specialized software, customized lab activities, and FLEXIBLE START DATES teacher-created materials. New IEC students may begin their studies after the term begins on any of the published flex entry dates for four weeks or longer. Students may extend their stay into the next session for a minimum of four weeks in that session.

12 INTENSIVE ENGLISH Business English | www.ali.sdsu.edu/be

Short-term business English program for intermediate to advanced ◗ Number of Weeks | 4 or more students with multiple start dates ◗ Hours of Instruction | 23+ per week ◗ Requirements | Intermediate to advanced English

Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Number of Levels | 4 ◗ Included | Electives, pronunciation clinics, sports facilities, conversation groups, language and computer labs, student advising, the SDSU library, and academic advising ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 33 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ◗ TOEFL Not Required – Students are CURRICULUM tested on site. Those placing in the ◗ English Skills – Students take 12 intermediate to advanced levels are hours of courses in reading, listening eligible for the Business English program. comprehension, grammar, and writing ◗ Interaction with Other International that develop communicative English Business Students – Students in the skills used in business and professional program have the opportunity to take situations. classes with people from around the ◗ Business Classes – In addition to world. English classes, students must enroll in ◗ Interaction with Native Speakers – four or more business-oriented classes Students practice their English speaking during their stay. Choices include: and listening skills, and improve their Introduction to Business, Business knowledge of business culture by Discussions, Business Video, Profiles interacting with native speakers. in Business, Oral Presentations, TOEIC Business Idioms, Biz Talk, Business ◗ Student Life – Many events and activities Readings, Talking About Business, help international students connect with Communication in Business, Business SDSU students and other native speakers Foundations, Multimedia for Business, outside of the classroom. So-Cal Companies, and Intermediate ◗ Practical Language Skills – In this and Advanced Business Writing. Choices program, students also learn practical vary by session and placement level. language skills such as writing, grammar, ◗ Oral Communications Classes – reading, and listening. Students in Oral Communications ◗ Observing University Courses – classes interact with instructors High-intermediate and advanced and assistant teachers who model students receive assistance in arranging appropriate speech to improve observations of university courses. students’ speaking skills and help to With permission from an SDSU course promote intercultural understanding. professor, students can observe classes. ◗ Intramural Sports and Conversation Groups – Students can practice conversations while playing team sports and interacting with Americans in conversation groups.

13 ❝ I’m having such a good time at San Diego State University, the classes are very dynamic and the teachers are very nice! I’m definitely sure that this course at SDSU was a good investment.❞

— João Paulo Gomes, Brazil

SAMPLE SCHEDULE SAMPLE ELECTIVES ◗ Biz Talk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ◗ Profiles in Business ◗ TOEIC Business Idioms ELECTIVE 1 ◗ Business Writing Oral Business Oral Business Profiles in Business Presentations Discussions Presentations Discussions ◗ Tactics for TOEIC MORNING ◗ So-Cal Companies ◗ English Through Sports ELECTIVE 2 Writing for Writing for ◗ American Accent Improvement Business Video Business Video TOEIC Communication Communication ◗ Business Introduction to Surfing BREAK Idioms ◗ 18-24 electives available each LATE semester Reading for Listening for Reading for Listening for MORNING Note: Choices vary by session and Communication Communication Communication Communication placement level.

TESTING AND PLACEMENT PRONUNCIATION CLINIC The Business English program is offered to In addition to daily speaking students in intermediate to advanced levels of classes and pronunciation English. Students are given individual speaking electives, the ALI offers students tests and written tests that assess their level in free personalized articulation grammar, reading, writing, and listening. Students and accent modification using are then placed in appropriate classes for their specialized software, customized level. Students not placing in the intermediate or lab activities, and teacher-created above levels will be moved to the IEC program. materials. FLEXIBLE START DATES Business English students may begin their studies after the term begins on any of the published flex entry dates for four weeks or longer. Students may extend their stay into the next session for a minimum of four weeks in that session.

14 UNIVERSITY PREPARATION English for Academic Purposes | www.ali.sdsu.edu/eap

Semester-long program to prepare for bachelor’s degrees — ◗ Number of Weeks | 12 summer, test preparation includes TOEFL and IELTS 17 fall or spring ◗ Hours of Instruction | 23+ per week ◗ Requirements | Prior instruction

Fast Facts Facts Fast in English ◗ Number of Levels | 7 ◗ Included | Academic advising, student advising, electives, pronunciation clinics, conversation groups, language and computer labs, the SDSU library, and sports facilities ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 33 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS EAP Plus ◗ TOEFL Waivers – Students applying to CURRICULUM Opportunity to take one or two classes SDSU undergraduate degree programs ◗ Placement Tests – After taking EAP with American students. and local community colleges may be placement examinations, students are ◗ Open to advanced students who test eligible to receive a TOEFL waiver after placed into courses according to their above EAP level 106. completing advanced levels. language skills in each course content ◗ Students work closely with their ALI ◗ Academic Skill Building – The English area, meaning that students may be in advisors to choose SDSU classes in select for Academic Purposes (EAP) program different levels for listening, reading, departments. helps international students develop writing, etc. Lower level students follow the skills needed to succeed at U.S. an integrated curriculum. ◗ Students earn SDSU credit in courses with universities. ◗ English Skills – Significant instruction American students. ◗ University Advising – The ALI offers time is dedicated to developing ◗ Official SDSU transcripts and transferable advising on academic matters and academic reading, writing, grammar, credit are awarded. listening, speaking, and vocabulary university selection. Advisors help ◗ Additional fees apply on a per-class basis. students with admission applications to skills, and strategies necessary for SDSU and other schools. success in college and university coursework. ◗ Student Life – Activities are scheduled to help international students connect ◗ Other Coursework – Depending on with SDSU students and other native levels, students can also study American speakers outside of the classroom. culture, multimedia production, pronunciation, academic vocabulary, ◗ Observing University Courses – High- and take preparation courses for intermediate and advanced students the TOEFL and IELTS examinations can receive assistance from EAP advisors that are required for admission to in arranging observations of university undergraduate university programs. courses. With permission from an SDSU course professor, students can observe ◗ Activities – Students are exposed to U.S. classes in select departments. university classroom culture and can choose to take part in SDSU campus ◗ Enroll in SDSU Classes – Advanced EAP activities on a regular basis throughout students may enroll in up to two regular the EAP program. SDSU classes (six units)* with American students during the fall or spring ◗ Program Electives – Elective courses semesters, or one SDSU class (three units) are offered each semester to further during the summer term. See EAP Plus. support test-taking skills, improve language proficiency, and increase *An additional fee applies. knowledge of U.S. culture. Courses vary by session.

15 ❝ The EAP program is a great program. The teachers are very experienced and they help us prepare for our academic future.❞

— Fengyi Qu, China

SAMPLE ELECTIVES SAMPLE SCHEDULE ◗ Internet-based TOEFL Prep

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ◗ IELTS Prep

ELECTIVE 1 ◗ TOEFL Grammar Writing Reading Writing Reading American Idioms ◗ American Pronunciation and Slang ◗ English Sentence Patterns Listening & Listening & ELECTIVE 2 ◗ Developing Fluency Through MORNING Notetaking Grammar Notetaking Grammar English Through Verbs Sports ◗ Preparation for Academic Aca- Aca- TOEFL/ demic TOEFL/ demic Reading BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK IELTS Speak- IELTS Speak- ◗ English Through Popular Music ing ing OR ◗ English Through Sports Aca- Aca- TOEFL/ demic TOEFL/ demic ◗ 18-24 electives available BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK IELTS Speak- IELTS Speak- each semester ing ing Note: Choices vary by session and AFTERNOON placement level. Listening & Listening & Notetaking Grammar Notetaking Grammar

Writing Reading Writing Reading

TESTING AND PLACEMENT PRONUNCIATION CLINIC The EAP program offers English instruction in all In addition to daily speaking levels from beginning to advanced. Students take classes and pronunciation placement tests to determine their English level. electives, the ALI offers students They are tested in different skill areas (listening, free personalized articulation speaking, reading, writing, and grammar) and and accent modification using placed according to their varied needs and specialized software, customized abilities. Low-level students take integrated skills lab activities, and teacher-created classes. At the end of each term, students have the materials. option of testing again to measure their progress.

16 UNIVERSITY PREPARATION Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s | www.ali.sdsu.edu/premba

Semester-long program to prepare for master’s degrees – assistance ◗ Number of Weeks | 12 summer, 17 fall with applications to SDSU and other universities – with a focus on or spring GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS ◗ Hours of Instruction | 23+ per week ◗ Requirements | High-intermediate to advanced, at least 21 years old, or proof of Fast Facts Facts Fast university graduation ◗ Number of Levels | 3 ◗ Included | Academic advising, student advising, electives, pronunciation clinics, conversation groups, language and computer labs, the SDSU library, and sports facilities ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 33 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Pre-MBA and ◗ Test Preparation – GMAT/GRE and CURRICULUM Pre-Master’s Plus TOEFL/IELTS preparation are specifically ◗ GMAT/GRE – Courses specifically designed to meet the needs of designed for international students Opportunity to take one or two classes international students. include all GMAT and GRE sections: with American students. ◗ Simulated GMAT/GRE Practice – GMAT/ Reading Comprehension, Critical ◗ Open to advanced students who test GRE test sessions are held during the Reasoning, Sentence Correction, above Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s level semester to allow students to strengthen Analytical Writing, Integrated 106. Reasoning, Text Completion, Sentence their test-taking skills. ◗ Students work closely with their ALI Equivalence, and Quantitative Skills. ◗ TOEFL Waivers – Students applying to advisors to choose SDSU classes, in select SDSU graduate degree programs may be ◗ TOEFL/IELTS – Classes are available to departments. help students develop specific skills and eligible to receive a TOEFL waiver after ◗ Students earn SDSU credit in courses with test-taking strategies. completing advanced levels. American students. ◗ ◗ Writing Skills – Students develop Advising – Students receive advising ◗ Official SDSU transcripts with transferable advanced academic, business, and on academic matters, career goals, credits are awarded. university selection, and graduate school research writing skills. ◗ Additional fees apply on a per-class basis. application preparation. ◗ Reading Skills – Students learn ◗ Class Observation – Students may strategies to increase comprehension visit SDSU university classes, in select and effectively manage the large departments, to observe American volume of reading required in academic culture and interact with graduate programs. university students and professors. ◗ Communication Skills – Students ◗ Information Sessions – Local university develop effective presentation and representatives visit the ALI to present discussion techniques, and improve their programs and admissions speaking and comprehension skills. requirements to ALI students. An additional pronunciation clinic is available for students who want to ◗ Participation in SDSU Classes – further improve their pronunciation. Advanced students may enroll in up to two regular SDSU classes (six units)* ◗ Methods of Instruction – Students with American students during the learn through a variety of methods fall or spring semesters, or one SDSU including team work, class discussions, class (three units) during the summer and guest presenters to better prepare term. Official SDSU grades, credits, and them for the learning environment in transcripts are awarded and may be American universities. transferred to other universities. ◗ Seminars and Workshops – Topics *An additional fee applies. include résumé writing, statements of purpose, interview techniques, 17 and more. ❝ The advisors walked me through the process of finding the right MBA program and helped me get admitted. Each advisor and professor has their own strengths and helped me reach my personal and professional goals. ❞

— Camila Bernal, Colombia

SAMPLE SCHEDULE SAMPLE ELECTIVES ◗ Computerized Grad Test Prep Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ◗ Internet-based TOEFL Prep ◗ IELTS Prep ELECTIVE 1 Writing Reading Writing Reading ◗ TOEFL Grammar Statement of Purpose ◗ Advanced Vocabulary MORNING ELECTIVE 2 ◗ Accent Improvement GMAT or GRE GMAT or GRE Math Seminar Seminar ◗ Speed Reading Verbal Skills Verbal Skills ◗ English Through Dance BREAK ◗ English Through Sports ◗ 18-24 electives available each semester AFTERNOON Grad Prep or Grad Prep or Math Math Note: Choices vary by session and TOEFL/IELTS TOEFL/IELTS placement level.

TESTING AND PLACEMENT PRONUNCIATION CLINIC The Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s program offers In addition to daily speaking instruction for high-intermediate to advanced classes and pronunciation levels. Students are given placement tests in key skill electives, the ALI offers students areas (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) and free personalized articulation are placed in classes according to their needs and and accent modification using abilities. At the end of the term, students have the specialized software, customized option to test again to measure their progress. lab activities, and teacher-created materials.

18 UNIVERSITY CREDIT Semester at SDSU General Courses | www.ali.sdsu.edu/semester

Earn university credit in one or two semesters while taking classes with ◗ Number of Weeks | 17 fall or spring American students at SDSU in non-business departments ◗ Instruction | Varies according to course enrollment (12 undergraduate units or 9 graduate units)

Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Requirements | TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 ◗ Included | Electives, pronunciation clinics, sports facilities, conversation groups, language and computer labs, student advising, library, and academic advising ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 33 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS WORK AUTHORIZATION ◗ SDSU University Courses – Students can CLASSES AT SDSU Students successfully completing the take SDSU courses with American and Students have many options for classes Semester at SDSU program for two other international students. at SDSU. For course descriptions, please consecutive semesters may be eligible ◗ Variety of Classes – SDSU offers more visit www.sdsu.edu/catalog. For sample to apply for Optional Practical Training than 3,000 class sections each semester schedules of the courses usually offered, (OPT). OPT allows international students in more than 80 different academic fields. go to www.sdsu.edu/schedule. to do internships in paid or unpaid positions in the U.S. for up to one A large number of these classes have *Please be aware not all courses are offered year. The ALI immigration advisor can additional spaces available after SDSU every semester. The ALI does not guarantee recommend and assist you through the students have enrolled. Semester at SDSU participation in specific university courses. process. OPT is only available to students allows international students to take Students enroll in classes on a space- who have taken full course loads of SDSU advantage of these extra spaces. available basis. classes for two semesters, not those who ◗ Official Transcript – Earned credits are have taken ALI English courses in their listed on an official SDSU transcript and program. SDSU courses should be related may be transferable to other universities. to the students' majors, and students ◗ 12 Undergraduate or 9 Graduate must earn a minimum grade of “B” in all Units of SDSU Courses – Through classes. For more information, go to this program, students enroll in 12 www.ali.sdsu.edu/opt. undergraduate units or nine graduate units of SDSU courses. Most classes are three units. Fee applies for additional units. Note: Students in this program are not eligible to take courses in the College of Business Administration (CBA). These include courses in the departments of Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, and Management Information Systems. Those wishing to take I am really enjoying the courses in the CBA should apply for the ❝ Semester at SDSU Business Courses program Semester at SDSU program. on page 20. Interesting classes, a dedicated staff, and a great campus make this a once in a lifetime experience!❞

— Hannah Schoenenberg, Germany 19 UNIVERSITY CREDIT Semester at SDSU Business Courses | www.ali.sdsu.edu/semester

Earn university credit in one or two semesters while taking SDSU ◗ Number of Weeks | 17 fall or spring business and non-business classes ◗ Instruction | Varies according to course enrollment (12 undergraduate units or 9 graduate units)

Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Requirements | TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 ◗ Included | Sports facilities, conversation groups, computer labs, student advising, the SDSU library, and academic advising ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 33 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS WORK AUTHORIZATION ◗ SDSU Integration – Business classes are CLASSES AT SDSU Students successfully completing the taught by SDSU faculty; however, most Students have many options for classes Semester at SDSU program for two business classes in this program are not at SDSU. For course descriptions, please consecutive semesters may be eligible integrated with American students. Some visit www.sdsu.edu/catalog. For sample to apply for Optional Practical Training business classes with American students schedules of the courses usually offered, (OPT). OPT allows international students may be available depending on space. go to www.sdsu.edu/schedule. to do internships in paid or unpaid positions in the U.S. for up to one ◗ Business Courses – Students in this *Please be aware not all courses are offered year. The ALI immigration advisor can program are eligible to enroll in courses every semester. The ALI does not guarantee recommend and assist you through the in the College of Business Administration participation in specific university courses. process. OPT is only available to students including those in Accounting, Business Students enroll in classes on a space- who have taken full course loads of SDSU Administration, Finance, Management, available basis. classes for two semesters, not those who Marketing, and Management Information have taken ALI English courses in their Systems. program. SDSU courses should be related ◗ General Courses – Students are also to the students' majors, and students eligible to take classes in more than 80 must earn a minimum grade of “B” in all different academic fields such as art, classes. For more information, go to engineering, communication, and science. www.ali.sdsu.edu/opt. ◗ Official Transcript – Earned credits are listed on an official SDSU transcript and may be transferable to other universities. ◗ 12 Undergraduate or 9 Graduate Units of SDSU Courses – Through this program, students enroll in 12 undergraduate units or nine graduate units of SDSU business and non-business courses. Most classes are three units. Fee applies for additional units.

20 CERTIFICATES Semester at SDSU Certificates | www.ali.sdsu.edu/semestercertificates

Certificate programs from San Diego State University for one or two ◗ Number of Weeks | 17 fall or spring semesters ◗ Instruction | Varies according to course enrollment (12 undergraduate units or 9 graduate units)

BUSINESS CERTIFICATE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Through this program, students expand HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE their business knowledge by enrolling in RECREATION MANAGEMENT This program prepares you to succeed SDSU College of Business Administration (HTM) CERTIFICATE in one of the world’s fastest-growing courses. industries. Tourism is a challenging and The HTM certificate is designed for those innovative business that offers students a PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS planning a career in the hospitality and world of exciting career opportunities. ◗ Choose four SDSU business courses per tourism industry. The program provides a semester, or three business courses and strong business foundation and produces PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS a group consulting project with a local new hospitality and tourism leaders. ◗ Trains new leaders in this growing field. business PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ◗ Examines the economic, environmental, ◗ Business classes are taught by SDSU ◗ Courses in American business and and social impact of the hospitality and faculty; however, most business classes hospitality practices. tourism industry. in this program are not integrated with ◗ Provides opportunities for an internship American students. Some business classes ◗ Guest speakers and visits to local on a limited basis – department with American students may be available businesses. interview and approval required. depending on space. ◗ Business meetings, conventions, and event planning. 1 or 2 SEMESTERS 1 or 2 SEMESTERS ◗ Customized certificates in areas of interest. ◗ Opportunities to complete a 60- to 300-hour internship are available on a limited basis (department interview and approval required).

1 or 2 SEMESTERS

21 ❝ Having classes with American students and living on campus with students from all over the world helped me to understand different cultures and will be beneficial for my

professional future.❞

— Simone Kohlhaas, Germany

ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT WORK AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Students successfully completing the This certificate program focuses on CERTIFICATE Semester at SDSU program for two backstage management of people and This professional program offers a consecutive semesters may be eligible technology in the performing arts. The multidisciplinary approach for those to apply for Optional Practical Training certificate is designed for students who interested in the interaction between (OPT). OPT allows international students desire careers as producers, managers, and people and the environment. to do internships in paid or unpaid entrepreneurs in the area of live performing positions in the U.S. for up to one arts. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS year. The ALI immigration advisor can ◗ Students learn diverse ways to recommend and assist you through the PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS develop knowledge of the causes and process. OPT is only available to students ◗ Students study and gain experience in consequences of human impact on the who have taken full course loads of SDSU stage production and event management environment. classes for two semesters, not those who as well as business principles of television have taken ALI English courses in their and film, and marketing entertainment. ◗ Students can increase their program. SDSU courses should be related understanding of the theoretical and to the students' majors, and students ◗ Students build a foundation of knowledge applied approaches to environmental must earn a minimum grade of “B” in all for positions in managerial and business problems and issues. classes. For more information, go to environments of the creative, cultural, and www.ali.sdsu.edu/opt. events industries. ◗ A bachelor’s degree in any field is required. 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER

22 CERTIFICATES Business for Global Practices Certificate | www.ali.sdsu.edu/bgp

Certificate program focused on American business practices and how ◗ Number of Weeks | 6+ summer, they relate to world business; TOEFL is not required 8+ fall or spring ◗ Hours of Instruction | 23+ per week ◗ Requirements | Intermediate to advanced English language proficiency Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Certificates | Certificate of Recognition (1 session) or Certificate of Achievement (2 sessions) ◗ Included | Electives, pronunciation clinics, sports facilities, conversation groups, language and computer labs, student advising, the SDSU library, and academic advising ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 34 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CUSTOMIZED COMPONENT ◗ TOEFL Not Required – Students are CURRICULUM Students customize their experience by tested on site. Those placing in the ◗ Core Classes and Electives – In adding one of the following features: intermediate to advanced levels are addition to English classes, students ◗ SDSU Classes – With permission from eligible for the Business for Global enroll in four or more business the professor, students may observe an Practices (BGP) Certificate program. classes. Choices include: Introduction SDSU course and complete a weekly ◗ Interaction with Native Speakers – to Business, Business Discussions, summary report. Students have the opportunity to Business Video, Profiles in Business, Oral ◗ Research Project – Students can design practice their English speaking and Presentations, TOEIC Business Idioms, and complete an independent research listening skills and to improve their Biz Talk, Business Reading, Talking project. knowledge of business culture by About Business, Communication in ◗ Industry Interview – Students can interacting with native speakers. The Business, Business Foundations, So-Cal arrange, conduct, and report on an Student Life Office helps international Companies, Multimedia for Business, interview with a business person in an students make contact with SDSU and Business Writing. Choices vary by industry of interest. students and other native speakers session and placement level. ◗ outside of the classroom. ◗ Seminars – Students may participate Journal – Students can maintain a record of their experiences in the ◗ Interaction with Other International in one or more seminars. Choices vary U.S. This journal should include Business Students – Participants of the by session. Past offerings include: observations, opinions, and impressions. BGP program have the opportunity to The History of Business in the U.S., Students are responsible for comparing take classes with people from around Entrepreneurship, American Law, and contrasting their home countries the world. Employment Law, Customer Service, U.S. Stock and Bond Markets, Change with the U.S., with particular emphasis ◗ Excellent Faculty – Most instructors hold Leadership, Management Challenges, on the areas of business, law, culture, advanced degrees and have experience in Marketing Case Studies, and Trends in and politics. both business and language instruction. Management. ◗ Observing University Courses – High- ◗ Portfolio – Students are encouraged intermediate and advanced students to assemble a portfolio throughout the can receive assistance from BGP advisors program. The portfolio should include in arranging observations of university work completed in approved classes courses. Permission from the SDSU and workshops. professor is required to observe any class.

23 ❝ BGP is a great option if you are interested in business and related business subjects. The program teaches business vocabulary and business etiquette… and San Diego is one of the best places for living and studying.❞

— Katsumi Kitazawa, Japan

SAMPLE SCHEDULE SAMPLE ELECTIVES ◗ Business Writing Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ◗ Biz Talk ◗ Profiles in Business Introduction Talking About Introduction Talking About ELECTIVE 1 ◗ TOEIC Business Idioms to Business Business to Business Business Biz Talk ◗ MORNING American Accent Improvement ◗ So-Cal Companies Writing for Writing for ◗ Grammar Grammar ELECTIVE 2 Tactics for TOEIC Business Business TOEIC ◗ Internet-based TOEFL Business Preparation BREAK Idioms ◗ Advanced Grammar LATE ◗ 18-24 electives available each MORNING Reading for Listening for Reading for Listening for semester Business Communication Business Communication Note: Choices vary by session and placement level.

TESTING AND PLACEMENT PRONUNCIATION CLINIC The BGP program offers instruction for In addition to daily speaking intermediate to advanced levels of English. classes and pronunciation Students are given individual speaking tests as electives, the ALI offers students well as tests that assess their level in grammar, free personalized articulation reading, writing, and listening. Students are and accent modification using then placed in appropriate classes for their level. specialized software, customized Students not testing into the intermediate or lab activities, and teacher-created above levels will be placed in the IEC program. materials.

FLEXIBLE START DATES New BGP students may begin their studies after the term begins on any of the published flex entry dates for four weeks or longer. To be eligible for a BGP certificate, students entering on a flex entry date must enroll in the next complete BGP session.

24 TEACHER TRAINING TEFL/TESL Certificate | www.ali.sdsu.edu/teslteflcertificate

Intensive teacher training program for new teachers, includes ◗ Number of Weeks | 4 (daytime sessions), worldwide job placement assistance 11 (evening sessions) ◗ Hours of Instruction | 130 ◗ Requirements | Bachelor’s degree required for job placement assistance, all Fast Facts Facts Fast are eligible to apply. Non-native English speakers, require TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, or an oral interview ◗ Included | Résumé/CV writing assistance, job placement assistance, mentorship program, and free parking during the program ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 34 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS AND GOALS CURRICULUM ◗ Worldwide Job Placement Assistance – ◗ Résumé Assistance – Support ◗ Core Training – Language acquisition; Job placement assistance is provided to is provided with the creation of communicative language pedagogy; graduates. international teaching curriculum vitae. speaking, listening, reading, writing, ◗ Lesson Strategies and Plans – Students ◗ Student-centered Techniques – grammar, and pronunciation integration; learn how to teach reading, listening, Students learn how to manage a English grammar; understanding the EFL speaking, pronunciation, grammar, communicative classroom using learner; classroom management; lesson and writing. small groups. planning; the TEFL profession; and communicative language teaching. ◗ Teaching Strategies – Students learn ◗ Reflective Teaching – Students learn ◗ standardized test preparation (e.g., TOEFL), through peer teaching and actual Specialized Modules – English as Business English, and how to work with classroom teaching with feedback from an international language; working younger learners. experienced teachers. abroad; teaching standardized exam preparation; teaching Business English; ◗ Teacher-Mentor – An expert teacher is ◗ Technology – Participants learn about and teaching younger learners. assigned to each participant. new technologies and practice using ◗ technology in the classroom. Teaching – Students facilitate in a ◗ Teacher Assistant – Participants variety of ESL classes and have the rotate through actual ESL classes with opportunity to teach in their international students as a teaching mentor’s class. assistant. ◗ Language Acquisition – A working knowledge of the theoretical aspects of language acquisition and communicative language teaching are taught. ◗ EFL Teaching Methodologies – Students learn the most effective methods to teach and present English grammar and explain structural patterns in ways that help improve international students’ communicative abilities. ❝ I can never imagine taking the TESL/TEFL Certificate any- where else. The ALI has one of the best reputations around and the teachers that we work with are phenomenal.❞

— Kelly McEtchin, United States 2526 TEACHER TRAINING TEFL Seminar | www.ali.sdsu.edu/teflseminar

Seminar for experienced teachers of English to gain ◗ Number of Weeks | 3 effective and innovative teaching methods ◗ Hours of Instruction | 72 ◗ Requirements | Prior English teaching experience preferred and intermediate English proficiency or higher Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Included | Teachers will gain knowledge of useful classroom activities, innovative and motivational ideas, and current trends in EFL ◗ Dates and Fees | See page 34 or visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CUSTOMIZED TEACHER ◗ Quality – Classes are led by trained CURRICULUM TRAINING PROGRAMS teacher training specialists. ◗ Perspectives – Teachers are given We customize curriculum and presentations on course and classroom schedules for organizations; contact ◗ Activities – Effective and useful activities organization, textbook adaptation, [email protected]. are used to teach the four skills of lesson planning, and increasing the reading, writing, listening, and speaking. motivation level in the classroom. ◗ Ideas – Innovative ideas are used to help ◗ On-site Visits – There will be visits to teachers motivate students. local public schools. ◗ Trends – Current trends in the EFL field ◗ Tools – Teachers are given effective are presented and explored. activities and techniques for utilizing textbooks. Helpful resource materials are provided to assist teachers upon returning to classrooms. ◗ Variety of Activities – Focus will be given to teaching English as an international language, multiple intelligences, reflective teaching, grammar games, and using technology to enhance acquisition. Also, the application of communicative competence with younger learners, using video for listening enhancement, assessment in EFL classrooms, pronunciation games, and collaborative listening are taught.

26 THE CHOICE IS YOURS Student Housing | www.ali.sdsu.edu/housing

Choose a Housing Option ◗ Host Families | 300+ There’s something for everyone — SDSU offers many living options. ◗ Students in SDSU Housing | 3,000 Homestay with a local family offers a wonderful opportunity to experience ◗ Housing Availability | Fall, spring, and American culture and practice English. SDSU on-campus residence halls summer offer a community setting with American students and helpful staff to assist.

Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Average Number of Students Finally, SDSU on-campus apartments are perfect for students who prefer per Room | 2 independent living combined with on-campus convenience. ◗ Students in ALI Housing | 350 ◗ Housing May Include | Water, gas, electric, Internet, and furniture ◗ Dates and Fees | www.ali.sdsu.edu/housingfees

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING SDSU ON-CAMPUS APARTMENTS Advantages Advantages ◗ Ability to choose own roommate. ◗ Walking distance to all parts of campus. ◗ Various neighborhood options in ◗ Private and shared rooms available. San Diego. ◗ Ability to personalize and furnish ◗ Direct involvement in campus events. apartment. ◗ Rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, ◗ Options to choose various living nightstand, couch, and coffee table. arrangements (single room, double SDSU ON-CAMPUS DORMITORY ◗ On-site laundry. Water, trash service, and room, studio). Advantages Internet included. Considerations ◗ Walking distance to main campus. ◗ Gas and electricity included (up to $100 ◗ Availability and prices change per month). ◗ Direct access to campus events. frequently. Considerations ◗ ◗ Full meal plan (during fall and spring Utilities may not be included. semesters) and opportunity to eat with ◗ Apartment is shared with other ALI ◗ A minimum of a one-year lease is often American students. students (4 students per apartment). required. ◗ All utilities included in price (gas, electric, ◗ Bathroom may be shared or private. ◗ Commuting to campus by car or public water, air conditioning). ◗ Sheets and towels not provided. transportation may be necessary. ◗ In-room, high-speed Internet access ◗ Search process may be time consuming. ◗ Campus rules (such as no alcohol and no included in price. smoking) must be followed. Cost ◗ Flexible contracts are available. ◗ Students must sign a contract for a full ◗ Ranges between $500-$1,500 per Considerations session of study. month depending on the location and type of room. ◗ Room may be private or shared with Cost another ALI student. ◗ Ranges between $2,800-$3,400 per ◗ Bathroom may be private or shared. semester for a shared room. ◗ Campus rules (such as no alcohol and no ◗ Ranges between $4,150-$5,600 per smoking) must be followed. semester for a private room. Cost ◗ Ranges between $3,700-$3,900 for partial term. ◗ Ranges between $7,300-$8,000 for full term. 27 125 ALI Homestay Locations Homes are located 30 minutes or less by public transportation to SDSU. LAKE SERRA MESA MURRAY 8 EL CAJON 805 15 DEL CERRO

163 8 ✱ PACIFIC BEACH LA MESA 8 COLLEGE UNIVERSITY AREA HEIGHTS 15 NORTH PARK 163 LEMON GROVE SPRING VALLEY 125

SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 805 DOWNTOWN 94

HOMESTAY (Coordinated by theCORONADO ALI) Advantages ◗ A private room. ◗ Family environment and immersion in the American way of life, with daily English practice. ◗ San Diego International airport pickup and drop-off included. ◗ Two meals per day (breakfast and a prepared dinner 7 days a week). ◗ Internet included. ◗ Sheets provided. ◗ Laundry facilities available. ◗ All families are within a short commuting AIRPORT PICKUP ADDITIONAL HOUSING INFORMATION distance to SDSU. Airport pickups are available for all students All housing applications are available Considerations coming to the ALI. Students staying with for download on the ALI website. It’s a family in a homestay are picked up at no recommended that students submit their ◗ Families are very diverse (with/without charge by the host family from San Diego completed housing applications together children, single, widowed, elderly, young, International airport. Students staying in with the ALI Enrollment Application as spaces variety of ethnicities). other on-campus or off-campus housing fill up early. Off-campus housing options are ◗ Bathroom will be shared. can be picked up for an additional fee. available – contact the ALI Housing Office for When requested, the ALI Housing Office more information. ◗ Many families have pets (dogs and/or cats) can arrange for an airport greeter to meet in the house. * Please note that space in ALI housing is students upon arrival at the San Diego not guaranteed. All housing prices are subject Cost airport. Please submit airport pickup requests to change. ◗ $800 per month plus $200 host finder’s fee at least two weeks prior to arrival. for a private room and shared bathroom.

28 CULTURE AND COMMUNITY Student Life | www.ali.sdsu.edu/studentlife

ALI Student and Life Activities ◗ Number of Student Organizations | Over 300 A large part of a student’s ESL experience takes place outside of the classroom. The ALI places a high priority on providing enriching opportunities ◗ Average Number of ALI Activities to practice English and experience American culture through SDSU campus Per Term | 30 life, organized activities, trips, and volunteer work.

SDSU ACTIVITIES GRADUATION PARTIES SDSU has an exciting calendar of student CONVERSATION GROUPS The ALI Student Life Office organizes activities every year. ALI students can As one of the ALI’s most popular student graduation parties each semester to experience campus life by attending activities, Conversation Groups is an congratulate students on program sporting events and performances, exciting and unique part of the ALI completion. by participating in activities at the student experience. Twice a month, EVENTS CALENDAR International Student Center, and by local volunteers come to the ALI to help joining student clubs and organizations. students practice their English in an The ALI Weekly is the students’ guide to Past events on campus include lectures, informal setting. experiencing the best of San Diego life movie screenings, carnivals, spirit rallies, and culture. Published once a week, it and concerts. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES informs students of events happening The ALI Student Life Office organizes on campus, as well as around the city of ORGANIZED TRIPS volunteer opportunities every San Diego. The ALI organizes activities throughout San semester with San Diego organizations. Diego County. Trips to further destinations Previously, students have volunteered like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, at soup kitchens for the homeless, on and the Grand Canyon are easily arranged a community farm, and in low-income through ALI-affiliated tour companies. areas helping to rebuild homes and SDSU’s Aztec Adventures program offers schools. The Student Life Office also student outings - including backpacking, assists students in finding individualized camping, canoeing, river rafting, and rock volunteer activities, matching their climbing - to breathtaking locations across specific interests. the Southwestern United States.

29 EXERCISE THE MIND & BODY Sports and Recreation | www.arc.sdsu.edu

A Healthy Lifestyle On And Off Campus ◗ Year the ARC Built | 1997 One of the benefits of being an ALI student is that you get a free Aztec ◗ Size | 23,165 square meters Recreation Center (ARC) membership. Get fit, have fun, meet American ◗ Group Fitness Classes | Yoga, kickboxing, students, and enjoy world-class facilities. Included in the gym member- spinning, Zumba, Pilates, Step, Barre, boot camp, water aerobics ship is access to the Aztec Aquaplex, which features two large outdoor Fast Facts Facts Fast solar-heated pools, and a 20-person spa. ◗ Facilities | Spinning studio, group fitness studio, fitness room, cardio room, gymnasium, climbing wall, locker rooms with showers, lounge, Aquaplex (pools) ◗ Pools at the Aquaplex | 3 (50 meter, 25 meter, and 20-person jacuzzi) ◗ Amenities | Free towel service, computer access, WiFi ◗ Schedule | Open 7 days/week and 24 hours/day, Monday-Thursday

AZTEC RECREATION CENTER (ARC) Take advantage of world-class facilities. It’s a great way to stay fit and to have fun, but most of all, the group classes and team sports are a great way to meet American students and to practice English. On-campus, World-Class Facilities ◗ Aztec Aquaplex – Features two large outdoor solar-heated pools, a 20-person spa and two full- service locker rooms on 15,240 square meters of MISSION BAY AQUATIC CENTER the SDSU campus. For more information visit Mission Bay Aquatic Center is the world’s www.aztecaquaplex.sdsu.edu. largest instructional waterfront facility. ALI and ◗ Spinning Studio – Use the newest spinning bikes. SDSU students can take classes at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center at a discounted rate. Some ◗ Group Fitness Studio – Complete with mirrored classes may be available for university credit. walls, suspended hardwood floor and a state-of- Mission Bay Aquatic Take time to enjoy one of these activities: the art sound system. 60+ classes per week. Center ◗ Beginning hobie cat or keelboat sailing ◗ Fitness Room – Use any of the dozens of weight machines or the variety of dumbbells and ◗ Windsurfing barbells. ◗ Wakeboarding ◗ Cardio Room – Choose from over 90 pieces of ◗ Advanced wake/waterskiing equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, adaptive motion trainers, ◗ Beginner, intermediate or advanced surfing Stairmaster StepMills, and indoor rowers. ◗ Sea kayaking ◗ 30-foot Climbing Wall – Climb your way to fitness ◗ Stand-up paddle boarding on the indoor rock. ◗ Beginning olympic rowing ◗ Gymnasium – Decide which sport – basketball, dodgeball, indoor soccer, wiffleball or volleyball For complete information, go to – to play on one of the four full-sized hardwood www.mbaquaticcenter.com. courts. ◗ Weight-training Room – Take advantage of Olympic plates and thousands of pounds of dumbbells, barbells, free-weight benches, plate- loaded machines and more. For complete information, go to www.arc.sdsu.edu.

30 HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED ALI Team | www.ali.sdsu.edu/contact

Assisting Students in Their Educational Journey ◗ ALI Staff | 35 ◗ Teachers | 70 The ALI team is dedicated to providing a smooth transition from a student’s home country to living and studying in the U.S. Meet our team. ◗ Teacher Credentials | Master’s degrees ◗ Longest Employed Teacher | 37 years Administration Fast Facts Facts Fast ◗ Longest Employed Staff | 32 years ◗ Native San Diegans | 12 ◗ Languages Spoken | Arabic, Aramaic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese

Admissions & Immigration L to R: Van Hillier, Barbara Bass, Johanna Gleason

Directors

L to R: Melissa Chiong, Mike Dietz, Kim Newcomb

Housing & Student Life

Back Row: Jason Greeno, Amy Nunamaker, Frank Herrera, Crystal Carlson Front Row: Tom Hilanto, Robert Snell, (Kelly Shah, not pictured)

Central Staff

L to R: Rosie Wade, Alan Schuchman, Tuyen Nguyen

Accounting

Back Row: Adeeb Jasim, Spencer Hom, Melissa Deal, Stephanie Zanella, Reva Kakos, Ashley Davie, Jacqueline Hillier, Cindy Kisteleky, Allan Pascua Front Row: Catherine Whattam, Lynnette Torres, Katherine Riggs, MiffyY uan, Jane McClintock, Raquel Muñoz Ruiz, Delicia Navarette

L to R: Liu He, Reggie Taylor, Ad Torres, (Andrea Davis, not pictured)

31 INSTRUCTIONS Admissions | www.ali.sdsu.edu/admissions

Admissions Information Admission to most ALI programs is open to students 18 years and How to Apply over who have completed high school. Students are advised to apply early as space is limited. To apply, students must complete the New Applicants ALI application form (see below) and provide written proof that they New applicants for all ALI programs have funds to support themselves while in the U.S. Students should must send the following items: allow one to three weeks for application processing. ➊ Complete online ALI Enrollment Application. To apply online, visit ➋ Pay $175 application fee (nonrefundable) with credit card www.ali.sdsu.edu/apply online or via wire transfer. ➌ Submit current bank statement ◗ Visa Requirements – The U.S. government requires persons who come to the U.S. with existing funds in the account for full-time studies (18 hours per week or more) to obtain F-1 student visas. To by fax, mail, or email. (If sending apply for an F-1 student visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate, an I-20 form will be by email please cross out account needed. To receive an I-20 form, students must first apply to the ALI and we will express mail the I-20. For information about the time required to get a visa, please number.) contact the U.S. embassy or consulate in the student’s country of origin. If submitting by mail or fax, send documents to: ◗ Conditional Admission – Undergraduate conditional admission to San Diego State University (SDSU) is for qualified prospective students who have graduated American Language Institute from high school but have not yet begun post-secondary coursework and who do not meet the SDSU English language proficiency requirements. Conditional San Diego State University admission through the ALI is not available for SDSU master’s degrees, students seeking a second bachelor’s degree, or students with a TOEFL (or the equivalent) College of Extended Studies of iBT 80 or above. To apply for conditional admission, students must submit the online application and complete the portion for conditional admission at www. 5250 Campanile Drive ali.sdsu.edu/apply. Note that conditional admission requires a full evaluation of official transcripts. Processing time is approximately four weeks. San Diego, California ◗ Conditional Eligibility – Undergraduate students can request a conditional 92182-1914 eligibility letter without going through the transcript evaluation process. This letter is not a guarantee toward admission to SDSU. Conditional eligibility through USA the ALI is not available for SDSU master’s degrees, students seeking a second bachelor’s degree, or students with a TOEFL (or the equivalent) of iBT 80 or above. Fax: (619) 287-2735 To apply for conditional eligibility, students must submit the online application and a $50 nonrefundable conditional eligibility letter fee at www.ali.sdsu.edu/ Phone: (619) 594-5907 apply. Processing time is approximately two weeks. ◗ Testing and Placement – The ALI conducts placement tests when a student arrives. These tests help determine the best level of ALI courses for each student. Some programs require test scores before arrival. Please note that the ability to transfer from one ALI program to another is not guaranteed and will be considered on a space available basis. ◗ Health Insurance – As part of the California State University (CSU) system, the ALI requires all F-1 students to have major medical insurance coverage during their stay in the United States. Those who come with non-F-1 status are strongly advised to have adequate health insurance coverage as well. To ensure that health insurance meets the requirements, students with health insurance are asked to submit policies in advance. Students who do not have health insurance coverage from their country may purchase International Student Health Insurance online or at registration. For health insurance requirements, visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/ healthinsurance.

32 FALL 2013-2014 Calendar & Fees | www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar

At San Diego State University’s American Language Institute there are many programs to meet different student needs. These programs are offered throughout the year. For the most up-to-date calendar and fees, please visit www.ali.sdsu.edu/calendar.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH | Intensive English for Communication and Business English

PROGRAM FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 SUMMER 2014 FALL 2014

Intensive English for Communication August 19-Dec.12 Jan. 6-May 8 May 19-August 7 August 18-Dec. 11 Full Term (17 weeks) $5,610 (17 weeks) $5,610 (12 weeks) $ 3,960 (17 weeks) $ 5,610

August 19-Oct. 10 Jan. 6-Feb.27 May 19-June 26 August 18-Oct. 9 Intensive English for Communication (8 weeks) $2,640 (8 weeks) $2,640 (6 weeks) $ 2,160 (8 weeks) $ 2,640 Session A Flex Entry Dates:* Flex Entry Dates:* Flex Entry Date:* Flex Entry Dates:* Sept. 3, 16 Jan. 21, Feb. 3 June 2 Sept 2, 8 Oct. 16-Dec. 12 March 3-May 8 June 30-August 7 Oct. 13-Dec. 11 Intensive English for Communication (9 weeks) $2,970 (9 weeks) $2,970 (6 weeks) $ 2,160 (9 weeks) $2,970 Session B Flex Entry Date:* Flex Entry Dates:* Flex Entry Date:* Flex Entry Date:* Oct. 28, Nov. 4 March 17, April 7 July 14 Oct. 27, Nov. 3

Regular Start Dates: Regular Start Dates: Regular Start Dates: Regular Start Dates: August 19, Oct. 16 Jan. 6, March 3 May 19, June 30 August 18, Oct. 13 Business English Flex Entry Dates:* Flex Entry Dates:* Jan. 21, Flex Entry Dates:* Flex Entry Dates:* Sept. 3, 16, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 Feb. 3, March 17, April 7 June 2, July 14 Sept. 2, 8, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 (4 or more weeks) (4 or more weeks) (4 or more weeks) (4 or more weeks) $360/week $360/week $360/week $360/week

FLEXIBLE ENTRY – New Intensive English for Communication (IEC) or Business English students Prepaid Flexible Entry Fees may begin their studies after the term begins on a flexible entry date for four weeks or longer. Weeks Fees Per Week Please note that the exact fees for flexible entry dates must be confirmed by the ALI. 4 to 7 $360 8 to 18 $330 * When considering Flex Entry dates, please be aware of the holiday schedule. 19 or more $300

UNIVERSITY PREPARATION | English for Academic Purposes and Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s

PROGRAM FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 SUMMER 2014 FALL 2014

English for Academic Purposes August 20-Dec. 13 Jan. 7-May 9 May 20-August 8 August 19-Dec. 12 (17 weeks) $5,580 (17 weeks) $5,580 (12 weeks) $3,960 (17 weeks) $ 5,610

Pre-MBA and Pre-Master’s August 20-Dec. 13 Jan. 7-May 9 May 20-August 8 August 19-Dec. 12 (17 weeks) $5,930 (17 weeks) $5,930 (12 weeks) $ 3,990 (17 weeks) $5,930

UNIVERSITY CREDIT | Semester at SDSU General and Business Courses

PROGRAM FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 SUMMER 2014 FALL 2014

August 12-Dec. 18 Jan. 6-May 15 Contact the ALI August 11-Dec. 17 Semester at SDSU General Courses (19 weeks) $6,530 (17 weeks) $6,530 for more information (19 weeks) $ 6,530

August 12-Dec. 18 Jan. 6-May 15 Contact the ALI August 11-Dec. 17 Semester at SDSU Business Courses (19 weeks) $6,530 (17 weeks) $6,530 for more information (19 weeks) $ 6,530

33 CERTIFICATES | Semester at SDSU and Business for Global Practices

PROGRAM FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 SUMMER 2014 FALL 2014

August 12-Dec. 18 Jan. 6-May 15 August 11-Dec. 17 Semester at SDSU Certificates (19 weeks) $6,530 (17 weeks) $6,530 (19 weeks) $6,530

Business for Global Practices August 19-Dec. 12 Jan. 6-May 8 May 19-August 7 August 18-Dec. 11 Full Term (17 weeks) $5,610 (17 weeks) $5,610 (12 weeks) $ 3,960 (17 weeks) $5,610

August 19-Oct. 10 Jan. 6-Feb. 27 May 19-June 26 August 18-Oct. 9 Business for Global Practices (8 weeks) $2,640 (8 weeks) $2,640 (6 weeks) $ 2,160 (8 weeks) $ 2,640 Session A Flex Entry Dates:* Flex Entry Dates Flex Entry Date:* Flex Entry Dates:* Sept. 3, 16 Jan. 21, Feb. 3 June 2 Sept. 2, 8 Oct. 16-Dec.12 March 3-May 8 June 30-August 7 Oct. 13-Dec. 11 Business for Global Practices (9 weeks) $2,970 (9 weeks) $2,970 (6 weeks) $ 2,160 (9 weeks) $ 2,970 Session B Flex Entry Date:* Flex Entry Dates:* Flex Entry Date:* Flex Entry Date:* Oct. 28, Nov. 4 March 17, April 7 July 14 Oct. 27, Nov. 3

FLEXIBLE ENTRY – New Business for Global Practices (BGP) students may begin their studies as Business English Prepaid Flexible Entry Fees students after the term begins on a flexible entry date for four weeks or longer. To be eligible for a BGP certificate, Weeks Fees Per Week students entering on a flex entry date must enroll in the next complete BGP session. Please note that the exact fees 4 to 7 $360 for flexible entry dates must be confirmed by the ALI. 8 to 18 $330 19 or more $300 * When considering Flex Entry dates, please be aware of the holiday schedule.

TEACHER TRAINING | TESL/TEFL Certificate and TEFL Seminar

PROGRAM FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 SUMMER 2014 FALL 2014

June 2-27 TESL/TEFL Certificate Jan. 6-31 (4 weeks) $2,725 Day Sessions (4 weeks) $2,725 July 7-August 1 (4 weeks) $2,725

TESL/TEFL Certificate Sept. 10-Nov. 21 Feb. 4-April 24 Sept. 9-Nov. 20 Night Sessions (2 evenings per week, T/Th) (11 weeks) $2,725 (11 weeks) $2,725 (11 weeks) $2,725

Jan. 13-31 July 21-August 8 TEFL Seminar (3 weeks) $1,580 (3 weeks) $1,580

ALI Office Holidays, School Holidays, and Other Office Closures

FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 SUMMER 2014 FALL 2014 Labor Day: New Year’s Day: Memorial Day: Labor Day: Sept. 2, 2013 Jan. 1, 2014 May 26, 2014 Sept. 1, 2014 Veterans Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Independence Day: Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 2013 Jan. 20, 2013 July 4, 2014 Nov. 11, 2014 Thanksgiving Break: Spring Break*: Academic Break:* Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 28-29, 2013 March 31-April 4, 2014 August 11-15, 2014 Nov. 27-28, 2014 Academic Break:* Cesar Chavez Day: Academic Break:* Dec. 16-22, 2013 March 31, 2014 Dec. 15-19, 2014 Winter Break: Academic Break:* Winter Break: Dec. 23-27, 2013 May 12-16, 2014 Dec. 22-26, 2014

*The ALI office will be open.

Prices, dates, and options for all programs and accommodations are subject to change. Note: All application fees are non-refundable. 34 American Language Institute Teachers and Staff

Mailing Address Tel Admissions and Immigration American Language (619) 594-5907 Apply online at www.ali.sdsu.edu/apply Institute Fax College of Extended Studies Steps to apply: (619) 287-2735 San Diego State University ➊ Complete online application Email ➋ Submit application fee of $175 5250 Campanile Dr. [email protected] ➌ Submit a current bank statement by mail or fax San Diego, CA Web ➍ Submit photocopy of passport by mail or fax 92182-1914, USA www.ali.sdsu.edu Email the Admissions and Immigration Team [email protected]

The ALI is a member of the Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP) and the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP). The ALI is an SDSU Research Foundation project.