The English Language Program is located in the Learning Commons in Stone Row. The mission of the program is to provide a variety of ways to support students whose second language is English, in order for them to successfully and comfortably reach their academic goals.
BLC 107 – full academic year-long course / 4 credits per semester
This year-long class is designed to give international non-native speakers (lower intermediate/intermediate level) both an intensive English language experience, with deep practice in the full range of skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary ) as well as an integrated overview of the Liberal Arts experience through the exploration of various fields of study Bard has to offer. Through this investigation, students will develop the academic and study skills needed to survive this challenging English language academic environment. Permission of the instructor is required. Class size: 14
Grammar for Writers
BLC 110 – semester-long course / 4 credits
This writing-intensive class is designed for upper-intermediate/advanced non-native speakers of English. The issues which will be examined include grammar, usage, and style, with an emphasis on their application to academic writing. Special attention will be given to problems created by language transfer issues and to the particularities of English. Smaller class size, interactive exercises, and individual conferences will help students develop a clearer and more sophisticated expression in their writing. Students may sign up for this class online but must meet with the professor before finalizing registration. Class size: 14