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ELI English Classes for UM Visiting Scholars
The Visiting Scholars Program began in 1996 with courses designed especially to meet the needs of international visiting scholars across disciplines who are engaged in academic research at the University of Michigan.
The English Language Institute recognizes that visiting scholars are valued members of the academic community who sometimes find academic life at the University of Michigan challenging due to language and cultural barriers and time constraints. Scholars often spend the majority of their time in laboratories or libraries where there may be few opportunities to develop their language skills, and they often do not take full advantage of opportunities to join their peers in the academic community. These courses are designed to help scholars increase their confidence using English, thereby empowering them to become participants in their departments and enhance their academic careers. The course fee is $700.00.
Scholars interested in attending a class should register online for the Academic English Evaluation (AEE) or call 734.764.2413. Scholars will then be counseled into an appropriate course.
U-M visiting scholars who have limited personal funds to enroll in Visiting Scholar English courses are encouraged to seek financial support from their respective departments. In some cases, funding may not be available from the visiting scholar's department. For such instances the ELI offers a limited number of scholarships to fund enrollment.
For the application for funding, please contact Benita Murrel, bmurrel@umich.edu, 734.615.9771.
ELI 501: Introduction to Communicating in Academia
fall and spring semesters
This introductory course provides instruction in the following:
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Strategies for spoken and written communication (including the basics of academic speaking and writing, as well as appropriate language for email correspondence)
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Strategies for understanding spoken English in academic and social settings (including interactive speaking and listening strategies; lecture comprehension strategies; and attention to important features in English pronunciation)
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Other areas that include: understanding formal and informal uses of language in academic settings; vocabulary development strategies; and cultural awareness
ELI 502: Academic Communications Seminar
fall and winter semesters
This intermediate and advanced course provides instruction in:
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Strategies for speaking in both formal and informal academic settings (including formal speaking and presentation skills; effective explanations of research; techniques for effectively engaging in discussions)
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Strategies for written communication (including academic writing strategies; review of research writing; organizational patterns)
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Other areas that include: review of spoken and written discourses relevant in academia; pronunciation skills
ELI 504: Speaking and Writing for the Health Sciences
fall semester only
This course provides instruction for Health Science scholars in:
For more information contact
Carolyn G. Madden, cagm@umich.edu
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