Address:
IEP
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6297
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone:
(304) 293-3604
Fax:
(304) 293-8642
Email Contacts:
iep@mail.wvu.edu
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About the IEP at West Virginia University
 Student Diversity
 Students from
many different countries attend the IEP each semester, with approximately
one third of the students coming from the Middle East, one third from
South America, and one third from Asia. This diversity ensures that
students in the IEP have adequate opportunities to speak English inside
and outside class and to learn about each others' cultures.
Academic
Study
The diversity
in the IEP is also reflected in the international student populations
at West Virginia University, since approximately one third of IEP students
become undergraduate students and another one third enter graduate programs.
The remaining third are students who want to improve their English proficiency
for personal or professional reasons.
Curriculum
Students at
all levels of the program (elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels)
follow a core curriculum of Communication Skills, Reading, Writing,
Grammar, Vocabulary and elective courses. In addition, students attend
several elective courses, such as TOEFL Preparation, Business English,
English through the Arts, English through Drama, and U.S. Popular Culture.
ESL Credit
Courses
In addition
to the non-credit IEP courses, IEP teachers also teach the following
ESL credit courses for students who are already admitted into the University.
- ESL Academic Reading/Writing
- ESL Research and Writing
- Academic Speaking/Listening
- ITA Fluency
Extra-Curricular
Activities
In addition
to learning English in the classroom, students are encouraged, to participate
in extracurricular activities arranged by the activities coordinator
in the IEP. In the fall and spring semesters, a Conversation Partner
Program matches up IEP students with native speakers for one-on-one
conversation, and for group conversation students can attend the Conversation
Table at a local restaurant or coffee house. In addition, there are
regular outings to restaurants, shopping, and local attractions.
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