English Language Institute:
Spring 2008

The English Language Institute, with its long tradition as the official program of English language instruction to non-native speakers in the Yale community, will offer the following courses for the spring term of 2008. These courses will begin the week of January 28th and continue for eleven weeks. No classes will be held during Yale's spring break in March.

Courses are designed for graduate and professional students, postdoctoral students, research fellows, and visiting scholars. Students not in these categories may be admitted to classes with permission of the director. Because of the strong academic orientation of these courses, students are responsible for completing all assignments, whether written or oral. As with any language course, regular attendance is essential to advance skill levels as well as to receive course credit. Excessive absences will result in the loss of credit for the course.

At the conclusion of the course, students who have successfully completed all requirements, including the attendance requirement, will receive an official certificate. Reports evaluating graduate and professional students, including the letter grade received for the course work, will be sent to relevant departments and to the graduate school.