English as a Second LanguageTHE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTEENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMMargaret Mehran, DirectorTWO PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING ENGLISH SKILLSFULL-TIMEENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (ELI)“Teaching English as a second language since 1945”718-997-5720www.qc.cuny.edu/eli• A full-time, intensive academic program <strong>for</strong> learning Englishas a second language.• The oldest English language school in <strong>the</strong> City University <strong>of</strong>New York (<strong>CUNY</strong>).• All faculty have a master’s degree in TESOL/applied linguistics.• Many <strong>of</strong> our graduates go on to study at <strong>CUNY</strong> or at o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>college</strong>s,universities, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools across <strong>the</strong> United States.• Certificate <strong>of</strong> Attendance awarded upon successful completion<strong>of</strong> each class.Applications <strong>for</strong> I-20s are available on our website or by contactingour <strong>of</strong>fice.EXAM: Students who have passed <strong>the</strong> ELI Final Exam with acertificate do NOT need a TOEFL score in order to apply to <strong>CUNY</strong>undergraduate programs that require a minimum ibt TOEFL score<strong>of</strong> 61. However, we strongly encourage students to take <strong>the</strong> TOEFLtest as well.FALL 2009August 31 - December 1810% discount <strong>for</strong> ELI until August 14DAY CLASSES:18 hours a week / 4 days a weekStudents receive <strong>the</strong>ir schedules after <strong>the</strong> placement exam.Day class schedules vary.TUITION:$2,197 <strong>for</strong> residents (green card)$2,596 <strong>for</strong> non-residents$20 registration fee per semesterEVENING CLASSES:16 hours a week / 4 days a weekClasses meet Monday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.TUITION:$1,957 <strong>for</strong> residents (green card)$2,303 <strong>for</strong> non-residents$20 registration fee per semesterUPCOMING SEMESTER:Spring 2010, January 19 to May 1410% discount <strong>for</strong> ELI until January 4PART-TIMEENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM(ESL)“Convenient class schedules to meet your needs”718-997-5712www.qc.cuny.edu/esl• A part-time program <strong>for</strong> learning English as a second language.• All faculty have a master’s degree in TESOL/applied linguistics.• A great program <strong>for</strong> busy people. Day, evening, and weekendclasses available.• Take as many or as few classes as you’d like. Pick which Englishskills you’d like to focus on.• Certificate <strong>of</strong> Attendance awarded upon successful completion<strong>of</strong> each class.To learn more details, visit our website or contact our <strong>of</strong>fice.Online registration is available <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> part-time program.• FALL SESSION 2009:3 hours a week per class / variety <strong>of</strong> class schedules availableRegister by September 29 <strong>for</strong> placement.Classes meet from October 7 - December 19.$295 per course ($20 registration fee).NEW!NEW!TEACH ENGLISH OVERSEAS100-Hour Intensive Training Programwww.cep.qc.edu/teachAre you a native speaker <strong>of</strong> English? Do you hold a <strong>college</strong>degree? Would you like to experience living and working inano<strong>the</strong>r country? If so, let us train you to teach English overseas.Our 100-hour training program will give you <strong>the</strong> skills to teachEnglish. After successfully completing <strong>the</strong> program, you willreceive a Certificate <strong>of</strong> Completion and FREE job placementASSISTANCE.• FALL 2009 PROGRAM (Queens College campus)Saturday and Sunday, 9:30-3:30 (1 hour <strong>for</strong> lunch)10 weeks: September 26 - December 6(no classes November 28-29)Tuition: $1,795 + $20 registration fee. Cost <strong>of</strong> texts, ifneeded, is not included.TO APPLY: Applicants must be native speakers <strong>of</strong> Englishand hold a <strong>college</strong> degree. In addition, all applicants mustbe interviewed to be considered <strong>for</strong> entry into this program.Call (718) 997-5703 to make an appointment. Registrationis limited.14QUEENS COLLEGE / <strong>CUNY</strong> CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.<strong>CUNY</strong>.EDU WWW.QC.<strong>CUNY</strong>.EDU/CEP
Enrich your life, now and <strong>for</strong>everENRICHMENT STUDIESDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Work<strong>for</strong>ce Development / Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsARTNEW!LA-550, Section SU11-QCThe Art <strong>of</strong> CalligraphyMostly traditional but some contemporaryThis workshop will introduce <strong>the</strong> students to<strong>the</strong> techniques and philosophy <strong>of</strong> East Asianbrush calligraphy. No prior experience withcalligraphy is required. Each session will beginwith a brief explanatory talk illustrated wi<strong>the</strong>xamples <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> great calligraphy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> past.The objectives <strong>of</strong> this workshop are tw<strong>of</strong>old -first, to gain a technical understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>art <strong>of</strong> brush calligraphy, and second, to gainan aes<strong>the</strong>tic appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world <strong>of</strong> EastAsian brush calligraphy. Students will learn tohold <strong>the</strong> brush effectively and to practice <strong>the</strong>basic strokes in different styles. The majority<strong>of</strong> each session will be devoted to actual doingcalligraphy. ENROLLMENT LIMITED TO 10STUDENTS.Dr. Lee is a pr<strong>of</strong>essional calligrapher with overthirty years <strong>of</strong> practice. A native <strong>of</strong> Seoul,Korea, he has taught, lectured anddemonstrated <strong>the</strong> art <strong>of</strong> calligraphy widely. Hiswork has been exhibited in <strong>the</strong> U.S., France,China and Korea. A member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> KoreanAmerican Calligraphy Association, and Art <strong>of</strong>Ink in America Society. 16 hrs.Orientation - October 11, 20092:00 pm to 3:00 pm - For One Hour Only• Sundays, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.October 18 - November 15$240 (Material Fee Included) • 5 sessions• Dr. Yoo Sung LeeLA-332, Section SA11-QCWatercolorWatercolor painting is an enjoyable andrewarding <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> art. Attain <strong>the</strong> confidenceyou need to put brush to paper. This coursefocuses on watercolor as a <strong>for</strong>mal andabstract expression. Explore color <strong>the</strong>ory andvaried techniques. Bring whatever basicmaterials you have. 15 hrs.• Saturday, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.October 17 - November 21$175 • 6 sessions • Elle MaldonadoLA-331, Section SA11-QCMixed MediaWhat an opportunity! Explore various artmedia and create realistic and abstract workson paper with colored pencils, markers,crayons, and paint. (Bring all <strong>the</strong>se materials,plus an 18 x 24 inch drawing pad, to <strong>the</strong> firstclass). Quickly learn <strong>the</strong> basics — line,shape, color, design, and techniques. 21 hrs.• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.October 17 - December 5$225 • 7 sessions • Neil E. SteinASTRONOMYLA-360, Section MO21-QCThe Amazing Fall Skies:A Basic Course in AstronomyDiscover <strong>the</strong> beauty and mysteries <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>universe while exploring <strong>the</strong> Fall skies. Topicsinclude constellations, celestial sphere,properties <strong>of</strong> stars, stellar objects, plusgalaxies, telescopes, planets, and possiblelife on o<strong>the</strong>r planets. Includes lectures onbasic astronomy, slide presentations, andactual telescopic viewing. 12 hrs.• Monday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.October 5 - November 16$180 • 6 sessions • Mark FreilichCRAFTSLA-389, Section MO21-QCCeramics 1: Beginner/IntermediateLearn wheel-thrown and hand-built techniquesto <strong>for</strong>m vases, bowls, plates, etc. and how touse glazing techniques. Tuition includes cost<strong>of</strong> firing & materials. 36 hrs. Required: Bring alock <strong>for</strong> your locker to <strong>the</strong> first class.• Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 19 - January 11, 2010$470 • 12 sessions • Setsuko SaleLANGUAGESExplore language! Just watch your conversationalskills improve as your vocabularygrows, and learn everyday expressions andidioms used by native speakers.Beginner level courses (long past or noexperience) include cultural background,pronunciation, and common phrases. Theintermediate level (Prerequisite: Beginnercourse or equivalent) <strong>of</strong>fers moresophisticated grammar and vocabulary withdialogues and exercises. 20 hrs.LA-506, Section SA11-QCItalian Conversation 20 hrs.• Section, BeginnerSaturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonOctober 17 - January 9, 2010$230 • 10 sessions • Mona Lisa SanchezLA-503, Section WE21-QCChinese, Mandarin - 20 hrs.• Section WE21, BeginnerWednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 21 - January 13, 2010$230 • 10 sessions • Annie QianLA-509, See Sections Below-QCSpanish Conversation 20 hrs.1. Beginner SpanishThrough dialogues and conversation,students will learn to communicate in Spanishwith emphasis on <strong>the</strong> present tense andintroduction to one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>ms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pasttense.• Section MO21, BeginnerMonday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 19 - December 21$230 • 10 sessions • Mary Bennardo2. Intermediate SpanishStudents expand <strong>the</strong>ir conversation throughfur<strong>the</strong>r learning and work in past tense <strong>for</strong>msand in <strong>the</strong> present perfect. A <strong>the</strong>me basedstory is used in handouts. Students createads in learning and practicing command<strong>for</strong>ms.• Section WE22, IntermediateWednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 21 - January 13, 2010$230 • 10 sessions • Mary BennardoEnrichment StudiesLA-392, Section TU21-QCCeramics 2: AdvancedLearn to make teapots, vessels, hand-built<strong>for</strong>ms, and tiles. Use underglazing andglazing techniques and do independentprojects. Tuition includes cost <strong>of</strong> firing &materials. 36 hrs. Required: Bring a lock <strong>for</strong>your locker to <strong>the</strong> first class.• Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 13 - January 5, 2010$470 • 12 sessions • Setsuko Sale3. Advanced Spanish• Section FR23, AdvancedFriday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.October 16 - January 8, 2010$230 • 10 sessions • Mary BennardoQUEENS COLLEGE / <strong>CUNY</strong> CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.<strong>CUNY</strong>.EDU WWW.QC.<strong>CUNY</strong>.EDU/CEP15