English as a Second Language Course
Xavier University School of Medicine
Key Information
Campus location
Oranjestad, Aruba
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Study format
On-Campus
Duration
24 weeks
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Course name:
Introduction to English as a second language, beginner and intermediate
Course Length:
24 weeks, divided into two trimesters at our Caribbean medical school campus.
Course prerequisite requirement:
Assessment examination given by Xavier with a passing score
Course description and goals:
The goal of this course is to teach students to communicate effectively in English by building grammar and vocabulary, as well as listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Classes will be held at the Caribbean medical school in Aruba.
E- Learning:
Apart from regular class room based inter-active teaching and learning schedule, students will be provided online support via e learning (Kaplan program/other resources).
Assessment:
Students will be assessed by quizzes, writing assignments, in class participation, and a final TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) standardized examination.
There will be a formative assessment at the end of each block.
- 50% Assignments and Quizzes
- 20% In class participation
- 30% TOEFL
Lecture Hours:
All the lectures will be held in XUSOM, Aruba between 8 AM and 3 PM. Lunch Break: 12 noon to 1 PM. This is our Caribbean medical school campus.
Office Hours:
1:00 - 3:00 pm, Fridays
Class Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3: 00 pm
Extra lectures if required
Advancement into Medical Studies
Students will choose from the following degrees to proceed into: Bachelors in Anatomy and Physiology Bachelors in Biology Bachelors in Biotechnology Bachelors in Chemistry Bachelors in Pharmacology Bachelors in Pre-Clinical and Health Services Bachelors in Public Health