UMEI - Maryland English Institute

UMEI001 English as a Foreign Language: Beginning (12 Credits)

Intensive course for the non-native speaker of English who has little or no previous knowledge of English. Focus on the rapid acquisition of the basic features of English grammar and pronunciation and on speaking and understanding American English; reading and writing appropriate to the level will be included. Special fee required for this course. This course does not carry credit towards any degree at the University and does not count in the retention plan.

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute department.

UMEI002 English as a Foreign Language: Intermediate I (12 Credits)

Intensive course for the non-native speaker of English who has had some previous instruction in English. Emphasis on improving listening and speaking skills, on mastering intermediate grammatical structures, and on expanding vocabulary. Includes practice in reading and writing appropriate to the level. Special fee required for this course. This course does not carry credit towards any degree at the University and does not count in the retention plan.

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute department.

UMEI003 English as a Foreign Language: Intermediate II (12 Credits)

Intensive course for the non-native speaker of English who has mastered the essential structures of English grammar. Emphasis on improving communicative skills for a wide range of linguistic situations, on rapid expansion of vocabulary, and on improving reading comprehension and basic writing skills. Special fee required for this course. This course does not carry credit towards any degree at the University and does not count in the retention plan.

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute department.

UMEI004 English as a Foreign Language: Intermediate III (12 Credits)

Intensive course for the non-native speaker of English who has a good command of the basic features of spoken and written English. Emphasis on refining speaking and listening skills, on improving reading speed and comprehension of academic texts, and on developing writing skills for academic courses. Special fee required for this course. This course does not carry credit towards any degree at the University and does not count in the retention plan.

Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute department.

UMEI005 Advanced English as a Foreign Language (6 Credits)

Semi-intensive course for the nearly proficient non-native speaker of English needing additional language instruction prior to undertaking full-time academic study. Speaking and listening skills; improvement of reading speed and comprehension; and development of writing skills. Special fee required for this course. This course does not carry credit towards any degree at the University and does not count in the retention plan.

UMEI011 Integrated English: Elementary (5-10 Credits)

English as a Second Language course for students at the elementary level.

Prerequisite: Placement exam; and permission of EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute department.

UMEI012 Integrated English: Intermediate (5-10 Credits)

English as a Second Language course for students at the intermediate level.

Prerequisite: Placement exam; and permission of EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute department.

UMEI013 Integrated English: Advanced (5-10 Credits)

English as a Second Language for students at the advanced level.

Prerequisite: Placement exam; and permission of EDUC-Dean-Maryland English Institute department.

UMEI028 Special Topics in English as a Second Language (1-2 Credits)

Focuses on particular English language topics for ESL student as indicated by title. Course intended to be taken concurrently with UMEI011, UMEI012, or UMEI013; but may be taken independently with special permission.

Repeatable to: 18 credits if content differs.