*For more information, please email tcalc.special@temple.edu.
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Summer Online Class Offerings
Perfect your English from home or anywhere with our online classes.
Intensive Reading and Writing I: The Essay
- Read classic short fiction and non-fiction literature, write summaries and essays, and learn to support an argument in writing using appropriate transitions and details.
Intensive Reading and Writing II: Research and Citation
- Read academic articles and other non-fiction literature and write a short research paper related to the readings. Learn to develop and support a thesis and use citations.
Listening and Speaking I
- Build listening comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development and sociolinguistic competencies. Students view short videos of speakers and other high-interest content.
Listening and Speaking II
- Build listening comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development and sociolinguistic competencies. Students view video lectures, interviews, and other advanced-level content.
American Cinema
- Get extra listening comprehension practice and an in-depth look at aspects of American culture. Students will write and revise film critiques as a way to practice editing skills in writing. They will also participate in discussions of the films through online discussion boards and in class discussions.
Presentation and Pronunciation Skills I and II
- Gain necessary skills to deliver a formal presentation. Learn best practices in PowerPoint design, team building discussions, pronunciation, and improved fluency.
Class Title | Meeting Dates | Meeting Times* |
Intensive Reading and Writing | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT |
Professional Presentations and Pronunciation | Tuesday and Thursday | 8:00 AM - 10:20 AM EDT |
Listening and Speaking | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:10 AM - 1:00 PM EDT |
American Cinema | Tuesday and Thursday | 10:40 AM - 12:30 PM EDT |
- *All meeting times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
- Use a time converter tool to find the exact time difference.
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In-Person Learning | Choose from two tracks:
In-person learning is not available this summer.
1. Academic English Track
- Join this four-week program to quickly improve your language, pronunciation and presentation skills in an immersive environment
- Build listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through traditional classes as well as through American movies and exploring the great city of Philadelphia
- Connect with other special program students on trips like New York City, Washington D.C. and the beach town of Ocean City, New Jersey
Intensive Reading and Writing I: The Essay
- Read classic short fiction and non-fiction literature, write summaries and essays, and learn to support an argument in writing using appropriate transitions and details.
Intensive Reading and Writing II: Research and Citation
- Read academic articles and other non-fiction literature and write a short research paper related to the readings. Learn to develop and support a thesis and use citations.
Listening and Speaking I
- Build listening comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development and sociolinguistic competencies. Students view short videos of speakers and other high-interest content.
Listening and Speaking II
- Build listening comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development and sociolinguistic competencies. Students view video lectures, interviews, and other advanced-level content.
American Cinema
- Get extra listening comprehension practice and an in-depth look at aspects of American culture. Students will write and revise film critiques as a way to practice editing skills in writing. They will also participate in discussions of the films through online discussion boards and in class discussions.
Presentation and Pronunciation Skills I and II
- Gain necessary skills to deliver a formal presentation. Learn best practices in PowerPoint design, team building discussions, pronunciation, and improved fluency.
Discover Philadelphia
- Travel on walking tours throughout Philadelphia to see the amazing murals that fill public spaces and wander through the various free or low-cost art galleries. Note: This class meets off campus and may require public transportation to various sites.
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
Listening & Speaking | American Cinema | Listening & Speaking | American Cinema | Listening & Speaking | |
Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | |
Integrated Reading & Writing | Professional Presentations & Pronunciation | Integrated Reading & Writing | Professional Presentations & Pronunciation | Integrated Reading & Writing | |
Discover Philadelphia | Integrated Evening Activity | ||||
SATURDAY Trip: New York City/Ocean City, NJ |
2. Business English & Culture Track
- In addition to building language skills, business students will develop professional presentations, pronunciation, written communication and business etiquette
- Students will visit local businesses, hear from business leaders and take part in activities including networking workshops and a business-etiquette luncheon
Business English with Professional Presentations Course
Students will learn American business English by
- reading and listening to business texts.
- practicing presentation skills.
- writing formal and informal business correspondence.
Business Culture & Guest Speaker Workshop
Students will focus on the language and culture of American business by
- engaging with guest speakers from a variety of professions.
- taking part in networking workshops.
- participating in a business etiquette luncheon.
Philadelphia Business Visit (not available with on-line format)
Students will learn about and visit local businesses, including large corporations and small businesses owned by local entrepreneurs, in order to
- engage with company representatives.
- learn about the range of business practices.
- experience business culture in fields like media and hospitality.
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
Listening & Speaking | Business English with Professional Presentations | Listening & Speaking | Business English with Professional Presentations | Listening & Speaking | |
Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | |
Integrated Reading and Writing | Business Culture & Guest Speakers | Integrated Reading and Writing | Business Culture & Guest Speakers | Integrated Reading and Writing | |
Philadelphia Business Visit | Integrated Evening Activity | Philadelphia Business Visit | |||
SATURDAY Trip: New York City/Ocean City, NJ |