This course is designed to improve the listening and speaking skills of international professionals at the UI (visiting scholars, post-docs, researchers). The class will give participants the opportunity not only to attain greater conversational fluency, but also to practice language needed for professional interactions such as discussions and presentations.
Please note that we are not able to issue immigration documents for this course.
Course name: IIE Communication Skills for Professionals, 103:002
Date: January to May, May to July, or August to December (contact the ESL Programs Office for exact dates)
Because this course depends upon enrollment and teacher availability, it may not be offered every semester. Please check with the ESL Programs Office to find out when it may be offered next.
Time: 4:30-5:20
p.m., Monday through Thursday in the fall or spring.
5:00-5:50
p.m, Monday Through Friday in the summer.
Cost: Tuition
is $960 for a 16-week session, $550 for an 8-week session. The
University also requires student feesincluding: computer fee, student
services fee, activities fee, student union fee and building fee
which total $187.00. If you are enrolled in other University classes,
then you are already paying these fees and will only need to pay
the tuition fee.
Semester hours: Zero
TO APPLY:
1. Download, print, and complete an application.
2. Include a check for the $100 tuition deposit. (If your department will sponsor you, please contact our office at 319-335-5630 to obtain a Departmental Payment form; in this case, a tuition deposit is not required.)
3. We will contact you near the beginning of the semester to tell you the location of your class and the name of your teacher.
For further information, contact
ESL Programs
1112 University Capitol Centre
319-335-5630
iiep@uiowa.edu