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English Language Center (ELC)

ELC Mission Statement

Aligned with the overall mission statement of Miami University and objectives of the Miami 2020 Plan, the mission of the Miami University Regionals English Language Center (MUR-ELC) provides program participants with the highest quality intensive English program and lessons possible in a safe and optimal learning environment to become proficient users in the global language of English. Team members of the MUR-ELC maximize available assets and their passion for global education to educate, engage, and prepare learners with skill sets (language, college, social, soft, and cultural) to become successful in America’s higher-education system and valuable contributing members in the University, local, and global communities and workforces.

 

The ELC Program

The ELC Program is an ENGLISH-ONLY Intensive English Program (IEP). The ELC Program is neither an English conversation school nor a part-time program. Students who enter the ELC are expected to be ready to study extremely hard and commit to the necessary hours inside and outside of the classroom to complete 100% of the goal driven assignments (GDA). In addition, each ELC student is also expected to energetically participate in classroom activities. This means that students are expected to raise their hands, ask questions, use the English language as much as possible, and have a positive attitude. Students are expected to understand that making mistakes is expected and necessary to improve. The ELC program is an ENGLISH-ONLY program! Students who speak any other language inside the classroom will be immediately removed from class and referred to the Regional Director of the ELC. Repeated behavior will result in removal from the ELC program.
A student giving a presentation to his classmates.
Students actively engage in learning activities.

Tuition and Fees*

The following fees apply for MUR-ELC students.

Tuition & Fees
Level Tuition Program Fee*

Level 1

$7,200

$1,000

Level 2

$7,200

 $1,000

Level 3

$7,200

 $1,000

Note: Program fee covers all textbooks, activities, and day-trips.

*Subject to change.

Health Insurance is mandatory for all Miami University Regionals international students. Costs = ~$2,151 per academic year.

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Students presenting final projects to their classmates.

Final Projects

For final projects (no exams), students demonstrate understanding in presentations.
ELC Levels and Courses
Level Courses

Level 1

AA 610 ELC Reading & Writing 1
AA 611 ELC Listening & Speaking 1
AA 612 ELC Grammar & Integrated Skills 1

Level 2

AA 620 ELC Reading & Writing 2
AA 621 ELC Listening & Speaking 2
AA 622 ELC Grammar & Integrated Skills 2

Level 3

AA 630 ELC Reading & Writing 3
AA 631 ELC Listening & Speaking 3
AA 632 ELC Grammar & Integrated Skills 3

Level 4

Start earning credit towards graduation. 

ACE 112 Advanced Communication Strategies
ACE 113 Reading & Writing in Academic Contexts
ACE 310J Elements of Debate

Level 5

These classes meet Miami Plan Foundation Requirements

ENG 108  US Culture & Composition for Second-Language Writers
ENG 109 Composition & Rhetoric for Second-Language Writers

 

Experiential Learning

Books are only the beginning of learning. Students engage with content in real ways at the ELC. Those studying Global Business, go to Ikea to experience the inner-workings of an international business. Biology & Chemistry students do experiments in a lab. Potential Political Science majors go to Washington DC to experience the foundations of democracy first hand.

Students do experiments in a Biology Lab.

Students do experiments in a Biology Lab.
Trip to Washington DC to experience our nation’s capital.

Trip to Washington DC to experience our nation’s capital in order to really understand democracy
Trip to Ikea to experience international business.

Trip to Ikea to experience international business
Making the earth better on Earth Day, not just talking about it.

Making the earth better on Earth Day, not just talking about it. 
Fossil hunting for Geology class

Fossil hunting for Geology class

Intercultural Competencies

Through various activities and events, students gain knowledge of significant characteristics of other cultures, awareness of differences and similarities between them and understanding of how their own culture has shaped their worldview in order to successfully interact with others on the global stage.

Practicing the soft skill of ice breakers

Practicing the soft skill of ice breakers

Latin and Chinese students dance together at a multicultural dance festival.

Latin and Chinese students dance together at a multicultural dance festival
Painting lanterns with local families during International Education week.

Painting lanterns with local families during International Education week
Students create presentations for International Education Week.

Students create presentations for International Education Week
The Etiquette Dinner gives students confidence for future business dinners.

The Etiquette Dinner gives students confidence for future business dinners.

Service Learning

Students build confidence in their own ability to make their community better for the diverse array of those living in it through various volunteer activities.

Alternative Spring Break helping to rebuild houses in rural Tennessee.

Alternative Spring Break helping to rebuild houses in rural Tennessee
Teaching a local 1st grader to read

Teaching a local 1st grader to read
Ringing the bell for The Salvation Army at Christmas time

Ringing the bell for The Salvation Army at Christmas time
Handing out gifts to those in need at Christmas.

Handing out gifts to those in need at Christmas.
Making beaded crafts with local elementary students.

Making beaded crafts with local elementary students
Students help run a community Easter egg hunt.

Students help run a community Easter egg hunt.
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A World Class International Program

Levey Hall
CONTACT INFORMATION

English Language Center

Levey Hall
4200 N. University Blvd
Middletown, Ohio 45042
513-217-4052