English Language Communication Courses (ELC)
The ability to effectively communicate in English - to read, write, and speak the language fluently - is vital for Stevens graduate students. Depending on your level of proficiency, you may be required to complete an English Language Communication Course (ELC). Details for each of the three ELC courses offered by Stevens can be found below. Please note that attendance is mandatory for the ELC courses.
English Language Communication Courses (ELC)
ELC 071 focuses on improving critical reading skills, developing effective listening strategies, gaining intelligibility in speaking, and acquiring familiarity with academic writing conventions. Through a variety of materials and task based activities, students will gain competence in writing well organized, coherent, and grammatically correct texts. Class discussions, text analysis, and teamwork will enhance students’ analytical skills and promote confidence in social interaction in an English-speaking environment. Additional required work in the Language Laboratory will also improve informal communication, as well as the ability to give formal presentations.
ELC 081 focuses on improving academic writing skills through emphasis on specific tasks, including email, summary, and problem-solution writing, which are necessary for success at the graduate level. There is additional focus on improving speaking and listening strategies for academic, social, and professional interaction, which includes an understanding of how these two skills are related. A variety of materials and task-based activities help students gain competence and confidence in writing and speaking, both formally and informally. Additionally, required attendance in the Language Laboratory will enhance students’ intelligibility in social and academic situations.
ELC 091 helps students position themselves as successful members of the graduate community by exploring the effective use of academic conventions. Resolving questions of rhetoric through text analysis, class discussions, and collaborative activities strengthen critical reading, thinking, and academic writing skills. A variety of genre-specific tasks help students improve communication of both sourced/non-sourced and verbal/non-verbal (graphs, tables, etc.) information. Additionally, refining critical elements of pronunciation through class and Language Laboratory work will improve the quality of formal and informal presentations.
ELC Language Lab
The lab is equipped with language software that allows students to work independently to improve many aspects of pronunciation. Regular use of the lab will result in more articulate speech.
Lab hours:
Monday to Friday | 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M |
Wednesday | 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM / 4:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M |
Saturday | 10:00 A.M to 6 P.M |
Sunday | 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M |
Culture and Conversation Hour:
The culture and conversation hour creates an environment for interested individuals to learn about different cultures and to engage in group activities. It also helps to enhance interpersonal skills and to develop new friendships.
Every Wednesday: 3:00 P.M to 4:00 PM
Location: Samuel Williams Library, room 300
Contact Us
Dr. Samaneh Jafari Director of ELC Call 201 216 3595 or email us at [email protected] | ELC Office location: Samuel Williams Library Room 300 |