The Communication and Culture Program (CCP) is a comprehensive four-week program with four hours of instruction each day. It is ideal for participants of all English levels who want an intensive learning experience within a short time frame. This program is offered in both winter and summer and focuses on American culture and conversational fluency. The core classes are Intercultural Research Project, U.S. Society and Culture, Listening and Pronunciation, and Everyday Expressions and Idioms.
Participants must have a high-school diploma or be at least 18 years old to enroll in this program.
The Program
•Four weeks long—20 hours of instruction each week
•Offered four times per year: January, February, July and August
•Highly-qualified and experienced teachers
•Open to students of all English-speaking levels
•Small class size (14-18) for high interaction among instructors and students
•Optional trips to Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, Napa Valley and Los Angeles
•UC Davis students as conversation partners both in- and out-of-class
•Daily recreational, cultural and social activities with UC Davis student leaders
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Academic and Business Electives
Advanced students may choose one elective from the following:
•Academic Preparation Skills
•Business Communication Skills
•Everyday Expressions and Idioms
•Critical Thinking
Placement by English Language Ability
Students are placed according to their written and oral evaluation upon arrival at UC Davis. This program is open to students of all skill levels.
Field Trips
During this program, optional trips are planned to scenic, cultural and historic places like San Francisco, Sacramento, Yosemite, the Napa Valley wine region and Los Angeles. The field trips (which vary each quarter) offer a unique opportunity to see California and experience American culture with fellow students and Recreational Program Leaders.
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English for Global Business Program - 4 weeks
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The English for Global Business Program is designed to help participants improve their knowledge of global business as well as their English proficiency. It is ideal for students who major in business-related fields or who wish to improve their English proficiency within business contexts. The program is offered in summer, and focuses on global business issues, including skill-building for a transnational workplace and learning how organizations integrate innovation and sustainability into their business practices.
The core classes are Hot Topics in Global Business, Business Communication Skills, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, and Intercultural Business Research Project. Students also practice English once a week in class with UC Davis conversation leaders.
The Program
•Four weeks long—20+ hours of instruction each week
•Offered twice each summer and winter
•Highly-qualified and experienced teachers
•Small class size (12-18) for high interaction among instructors and students
•Optional weekend trips include Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles
•Daily recreational, cultural and social activities with UC Davis student leaders
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Program objectives
Students will:
•Gain confidence and skills in communicating within business contexts and giving oral presentations
•Develop collaboration and leadership skills through group projects
•Learn about best practices in business, and see how U.S. companies innovate in a global economy
•Talk to industry experts and entrepreneurs from sustainability and high-tech industries
•Think critically and analytically about business cases and readings
•Learn more about American culture and customs Northern California culture
University of California, Davis
UC Davis is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world, where excellence is emphasized and students learn in a supportive environment. Located between Sacramento (capital of California) and San Francisco/San Jose (home of high-tech innovation), UC Davis is known for its translational research in areas of energy, bio-tech and bio-medical fields. Davis is an ideal place to learn how global businesses work—from startups to large international companies. Located at the crossroads of three (San Francisco, San Jose/Silicon Valley, and Sacramento) of the top four clean-tech metropolitan areas in the United States, Davis is a center for sustainability and entrepreneurship.
The Courses
Business Communication Skills
Class length: 50 minutes (five days per week)
Improve speaking and pronunciation skills through directed practice in various functions of business communications, including:
•Handling telephone calls
•Understanding meeting procedures and terminology
•Presenting and responding to opinions
•Word choices, attitudes and using diplomatic language
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Class length: 50 minutes (five days per week)
•Learn about the initial phase of research and development, followed by beta testing
•Gain skills to analyze business and market trends, data and reports
•Evaluate various business situations
•Discuss recommended courses of action
•Engage in role-plays to stimulate practical learning
•Consider flexibility in searching for a career
Intercultural Business Research Project
Class length: 50 minutes (five days per week)
•Learn to make an effective oral and visual (poster or PowerPoint) presentation
•Improve communicative and interviewing skills
•Conduct, collect and organize data
•Improve your business presentation skills in English
•Enhance collaborative and leadership skills
Hot Topics in Global Business
Class length: 50 minutes (five days per week)
•Improve critical thinking and analytical skills by reading articles, listening to lectures and watching audiovisual programs focused on global business themes
•Enhance your understanding of cross-cultural management
•Learn current approaches to innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship that are changing the future of our business world
Placement by English Language Ability
Participants will be given an English placement assessment upon arrival and placed in appropriate levels accordingly. Applicants English proficiency levels are expected to be low-intermediate and above.
Field Trips
During this program, optional trips are planned to scenic, cultural and historical places like Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The field trips (which vary each quarter) offer a unique opportunity to see California and experience American culture with fellow students and recreational program leaders.
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English for Science and Technology - 4 weeks
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International students who would like to use English more confidently in the fields of science and technology benefit from this intensive, four-week program. They improve their overall English language skills and develop professional skills - such as critical thinking, oral presentation and intercultural communication - needed for scientists, engineers and technical experts. Program highlights include:
•Visits to UC Davis campus laboratories and regional high-tech companies
•Full-time instruction (20+ hours per week)
•Small classes (about 12 to 16 students)
•Highly qualified and experienced instructors
•Daily recreational, cultural and social activities
•Optional weekend trips to Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Los Angeles
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Program objectives
Students will:
•Gain confidence and skills in technical English speaking and listening
•Strengthen pronunciation and oral presentation skills
•Learn new technical vocabulary and concepts
•Discuss various scientific and technological topics
•Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
•Gain awareness of current issues in applied science and technology
•Study new businesses in emerging technologies
•Create and deliver a professional presentation
•Improve their English listening, speaking, reading and writing ability
Who should attend
•International undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science, engineering and/or technology
•Adult professionals who would like to improve their English language skills
Placement by English language ability
Students will be given an English placement assessment and placed in an appropriate level. Applicants English proficiency levels are expected to be low-intermediate and above. Participants must have a high school diploma or be at least 18 years old to enroll in this program.
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Intensive English - 10 weeks
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Students have been coming to the University of California, Davis to learn English since 1977. Here in California they fulfill their dreams and create their futures. This 10-week program is offered year-round—in fall, winter, spring and summer quarters—and includes a total of 200 hours of instruction at eight different levels of proficiency. It is ideal for those wanting to learn English for academic, professional or social purposes.
Participants must have a high school diploma or be at least 18 years old to enroll in this program. Students under the age of 18 may want to consider one of our Youth Programs or Summer Camps.
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them to succeed and become leaders in global, English-speaking environments.
The IEP Program
•Eight levels—from beginning to advanced
•Level determined by placement exam
•20 hours of instruction per week, including one - two hours of self-paced work in the International Learning Center (ILC)
•Small classes (approximately 12-18 students)
•Free paper-based TOEFL test at the end of each quarter
•Highly qualified and experienced instructors
•Daily recreational, cultural and social activities with UC Davis student leaders
•Midterm, paper-based TOEFL test
•Optional weekend trips may include Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles
Wide selection of elective courses:
•Intermediate and Advanced TOEFL Preparation
•Everyday Expressions and Idioms
•Vocabulary Enrichment
•Volunteer Experiences and Service Learning
•Public Speaking Skills
•Communication Skills
•Business Communication classes
•Pronunciation
•Academic Listening
•Film Studies
•English Through Drama
•U.S. Culture and Society
•Advanced Media and Discussion
•University Seminar
Core classes depend on proficiency level and include:
•Grammar
•Composition
•Reading and Vocabulary
•Listening and Speaking
•Critical Thinking
Study Alongside American Students
With approval, 800-level students can audit and/or take one or two undergraduate courses for credit on the UC Davis campus. The university offers classes in more than 100 departments, from psychology to engineering to art.
Partial-Term Enrollment
Students can attend the first part of any 10-week session as long as they give advance notice to the IEPP office. They must attend a minimum of four weeks of the 10-week session.
Access to Academic Support
Students receive academic advising, including help with university applications. Lectures, workshops, individual meetings and information sessions are offered quarterly to ensure successful adaptation into U.S. academic culture.
Topics have included Time Management, Preparing for Exams, Applying to U.S. Universities and Resume Writing.
Placement by English Language Ability
Intensive English Program students are placed in one of eight proficiency levels based on a written and oral evaluation. Basic- and intermediate-level students focus on core grammar, listening and speaking skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary and composition courses in addition to a learning resource component for more extensive skills practice. High intermediate students can choose from elective courses, such as Intermediate Communication Skills, American Slang and Idioms, Drama, Pronunciation, U.S. Culture and Society, and Intermediate TOEFL Preparation. More advanced English-speaking students choose from among various core classes and electives, such as Advanced Reading, Advanced Media Discussion, Public Speaking, Current Business Trends, Advanced Writing and TOEFL Preparation. Some students choose to take courses for credit on the UC Davis campus or at UC Davis Extension.
Some students stay up to a year, progressing through greater levels of mastery. Students who plan to attend graduate school in the United States or work in an American setting often spend at least one quarter improving their English skills in the Intensive English Program in order to prepare.
Field Trips
Each quarter, optional trips are planned to scenic, cultural and historic places like San Francisco, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Napa Valley wine region, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The field trips (which vary each quarter) offer a unique opportunity to see California and experience American culture with fellow students and Recreation Program Leaders.