Academic Resources

Entering into a new educational system can be challenging.  DePauw University provides many support options to help international students better adjust to the American and liberal arts style of education.

English Language Support
During orientation, students whose native language is not English will be required to take an English assessment.  If it is determined that the student would benefit from supplemental English assistance to increase his/her language skills, the student will be required to enroll in English 110, College Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English, a bridge course to the required first-year, English 130.

ENG110, a course offered through the English Department in conjunction with the Office of International Education and Off-Campus Study, is designed to support students who are non-native speakers of English.  Classes focus on the academic English proficiencies students need to excel in their various fields of study.  

Using an integrated skills approach, students practice writing clearly, precisely and fluently in standard American English. Special emphasis is given to advanced reading, speaking and listening skills, including complex grammatical forms and structures, and to the forms and methods of academic writing.

Students who register for English 110 will receive one full DePauw credit.

Individualized language tutoring and pronunication lessons for non-native speakers of English are also encouraged and easily scheduled by appointment.

S Center's Conversation Partners
DePauw offers additional language practice through its Speaking and Listening "S" Center. International students can schedule appointments for conversations with the Center's student tutors, either individually or in small groups. If a student is also taking pronunciation lessons, he/she can practice with a student tutor. Besides practicing the English language through enjoyable conversations, friendships are developed throughout the semester and beyond.

The Academic Resource Center (ARC)
The Academic Resource Center provides students with support to help students to reach their academic potential.  They offer a variety of programs on note-taking, learning skills assessment, time management, graduate school testing and more.  Included in the ARC are The Writing Center, The Quantitative Reasoning Center, and The Speaking and Listening Center.  Tutoring is also available for a variety of subjects free of charge.

To ensure that you are meeting all of the academic requirements for your intended major, be sure to refer to the Academic Catalog.

Conversation Cafe' - Partners in Language
If you have a desire to teach your language to native English-speaking students, we have an opportunity for you! Many DePauw students who study foreign languages would like an international speaking partner in their study of their second language. You can help them through conversations in your native language. We will direct you to the appropriate language departments so that you can arrange your own .

 

Special Programs

DePauw Leadership International is a program launched in the fall of 2007. The DePauw international student is poised for a rigorous and provocative experience learning how diverse ideas in America contribute to the fabric of American culture and to the exploration in a global society.

Through seminars, students increase their awareness of and gain knowledge in local, state, national and international topics. Participants gain first-hand exposure to innovative ideas and diverse viewpoints from experts that lead to a better understanding of American culture. Seminar topics focus on American economic, political, educational, social and cultural issues. Students develop a network for life-long friendships. The common goal of DePauw Leadership International's participants is to lead their countries into the future through ethical and peaceful leadership practices.

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