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Spring 2013 Saturday Courses at the Arlington Campus

The English Language Institute offers two courses for non-native English-speaking:

  • working professionals, or those wishing to enter the job market or change careers

  • graduate and undergraduate students

  • embassy personnel

English Communication and Public Speaking for Professional and Academic Success (ELI-061-002)

Do you struggle with making presentations at work or school? Are you unsure how to effectively participate in meetings, discussions or negotiations? Would you like to express yourself in English more assertively?

Enroll in this course and reach your personal and professional goals through effective use of English. Step-by-step strategies applied to real-life situations will help you improve your command of English.

  • Give effective professional presentations

  • Engage in discussions, debates and negotiations

  • Develop assertive communication skills

  • Polish your writing skills

  • Improve your command of grammar

  • Increase your vocabulary

  • Understand American values and culture

  • Earn 2.4 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

DATES:   January 26 to APril 13 (12 weeks)
TIME:      Saturdays, 10:50 am - 12:30 pm
PLACE:   3351 Fairfax Drive, Founder's Hall, Room 324
COST:     $520

Advanced Writing for Academic and Professional Success (ELI-062 -001)

Do you find it difficult to communicate in writing? Do you struggle when writing essays, articles, or technical reports? Would you like to express yourself in writing more effectively?

Enroll in this course and develop or refine your writing skills. Be more successful with a stronger command of English!

  • Organize your thoughts logically, clearly and concisely

  • Write for a variety of professional audiences

  • Learn to effectively support your ideas

  • Develop American-style editing skills

  • Identify and correct errors in grammar and sentence structure

  • Improve your vocabulary

  • Earn 2.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

DATES:   January 26 to April 13 (12 weeks)
TIME:      Saturdays, 9 -10:40 AM
PLACE:   3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington Founders Hall, Room 324
COST:     $520

Two Ways to Register in Advance

(You will need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files.)

  1. Mail-In Registration

    • Fill out the enrollment form (PDF) and mail with payment (check or money order payable to "George Mason University" to)

    Nataliya Schetchikova
    English Language Institute (MSN 4C4)
    George Mason University
    Fairfax, VA 22030

2. In-Person Registration

  • Fill out and bring in the registration form (PDF) with payment (check, money order, or cash) to:

    English Language Institute (MSN 4C4)
    George Mason University     Northern Neck 108
    Fairfax, VA 22030

    Hours:
    Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Click here to download an enrollment form (.pdf file) for the evening courses.

The courses will be conducted at George Mason University's Arlington Campus, one block from the Virginia Square - GMU metrorail station.

Click here to view more information about the Advanced Writing for Academic and Professional Success and English Communication for Professional Success courses.

The ELI also offers special writing courses for enrolled graduate students through the ELI Support Services program. These course is taught on the Fairfax and Arlington Campuses. Click here for more information on the Writing for International Graduate Students courses.



English Language Institute
MSN 4C4
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA
22030-4444 USA
E-mail:
Fax: (703) 993-3664
Phone: (703) 993-3660
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