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The American Language Academy (ALA) at SOU is one of ten private intensive English language programs at the college level in the U.S. The purpose of the ALA program is to cultivate the English language skills of international students whose first language is not English to a level necessary for success in an American college or professional environment. ALA/SOU provides a variety of services, including academic advising, computer-assisted language learning, housing placement, and cultural activities. Back to top of page.American Language Academy CoursesSee Course Prerequisites Policy| ALA 104 Intermediate Intensive English, Level 4 | | 4 credits | | Students read and respond to materials in both oral and written form. They also listen to and take notes on lectures and presentations from media on general topics. Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate an ability to express themselves with growing confidence, accuracy, and clarity in everyday situations. Prerequisite: Completion of ALA Level 3 (noncredit) or a score of 66–80 on the ALA Placement Test (ALAPT). |
| ALA 105 High Intermediate Intensive English, Level 5 | | 4 credits | | Students read and understand complex narratives and expository material related to academic and professional needs. They do so under time constraints, while also listening to and taking notes on lectures from media on academic, professional, and current topics. Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate an ability to express themselves fully and with confidence and accuracy, with little imprecision, as well as extensive fluency and complexity in social, professional, or academic situations. Prerequisite: Completion of ALA Level 4 or a score of 81–90 on the ALA Placement Test (ALAPT). |
| ALA 106 Advanced Intensive English, Level 6 | | 4 credits | | Students listen to and take notes on lectures and presentations of an academic or professional nature; give individual speeches and group presentations on researched topics of academic or professional interest; and read and understand texts under time constraints, including academic and professional literature and media sources of article and book lengths. Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate an ability to express themselves fully and with confidence, competence, and accuracy, with almost no imprecision and total fluency and complexity in social and professional situations. Prerequisite: Completion of ALA Level 5 or a score of 91+ on the ALA Placement Test (ALAPT). |
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