College of Liberal Arts
The following text is taken from The University of Findlay's current undergraduate and/or graduate catalog. To receive your bachelor of arts degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete BA/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your intensive English language curriculum.To receive your associate of arts degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete AA/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your intensive English language curriculum.The Intensive English Language Program offers instruction in the English language and in American life and culture for non-native speakers of English. This academic program has five levels of instruction, and each level offers courses in listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and composition. In addition, special Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) preparation classes are offered.
Students learn about the United States through the Conversation Partner Program, class activities and discussions, interaction with American students and faculty members on campus, field trips, campus programs, and other community events.
All ENIN courses earn University credit. However, only upper-level courses fulfill ENIN major requirements. Students can earn a major, minor, associate's degree, or certificate in English as an International Language. An ENIN major, minor, or certificate can easily be combined with other majors offered by The University of Findlay.
A major in English as an international language consists of 42 semester hours of ENIN course work (21 hours of core courses and 21 hours of approved electives). The required core courses for the major are ENIN 320, 340, 420, 430, 440, and 450; and BLMC 220 or COMM 218. Students will have taken an English placement test prior to taking the 21 hours of electives. The 21 hours of electives should be selected from the following courses: ART 321; BLMC 220, 350; BUAD 110, 311; CJAD 101; COLL 080, COMM 170, 218, 220, 315; ECON 199 or 200; ENGL 145, 150, 202, 208, 235, 272, 324, 325, 328; ENIN 260; GEOG 101, 200; HIST 110 or 111, 375, 390; JAPN 240; MUSC 233, 270; POLS 110; PSYC 100 or 113; RELI 101; SOCI 250; any 300- or 400-level ENIN course.
An Associate of Arts degree in English as an international language consists of 24 semester hours including ENIN 320, 340, 420, 430, 440, 450, and 451; BLMC 220 or COMM 218.
A minor in English as an international language consists of 21 semester hours including ENIN 320, 340, 420, 430, 440, and 450; BLMC 220 or COMM 218.
A certificate in English as an international language consists of 24 semester hours (two semesters) of credit in ENIN course work and indicates the equivalent levels of language study successfully completed at the University. A grade of "C" or better is required in each of the courses selected to satisfy the certificate program. For certification of language proficiency at a particular level, the following core courses are required:
