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Come
to Chicago for a fun and exciting learning experience in
our beautiful city!
Chicago,
Communication, and Culture is a three-week educational program
designed for visitors to Chicago who want to explore the
city and improve their English.
Participants
in the program will improve their vocabulary, listening,
and conversation skills through topics about Chicago's unique
culture and history, such as
- Chicago
in Film
- Chicago
Politics: Vote Early and Often
- Chicago
Architecture
-
Chicago Blues and Jazz
- Immigration
and Industry in Chicago
- Prohibition
and Al Capone in Chicago
- Chicago's
Ethnic Neighborhoods
- Chicago's
Sports Teams: Da Bears, Da Bulls, and Da Cubs
The program includes 12-15 hours of classroom study each
week on our UIC campus. Guided visits and tours to Chicago's
most popular events and attractions complete the learning
experience. Optional weekend excursions can be arranged
through our office.
The
program is designed for students with a basic knowledge
of English who are interested in building on their skills.
The
program is open to students who
- are
visitors to the US and hold a B-1 or B-2 (tourist) visa,
- have
entered the United States on a visa waiver,
- have
an F-1 visa and who wish to enrich their summer break
with additional study, or
-
are US citizens or residents.
Please
note that this program is non-intensive--it offers 12-15
class hours per week and does not qualify as full-time study.
For
more information about the program, go to our (Frequently
Asked Questions) FAQs
When
and Where
Monday through Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
plus one afternoon and one evening tour each week
| Summer
2009: |
July 13 - July 30 |
Fee
$800, includes all course materials.
Registration
Registration deadline is June 12, 2009. Late registration
is possible if space permits.
You
can register online on our website:
Chicago,
Communication, and Culture Program Registration
To register
groups, email Terrie Byrne at tbyrn2@uic.edu.
Housing
Campus
housing in University of Illinois furnished residence hall
is available. Housing payment deadline extended to June 12, 2009.
View
Thomas Beckham Hall (pdf: 290kb)
Homestay
The Tutorium offers a Homestay program through OvECS (a
private company). Homestay is an opportunity to live in
a home with an American family located in the Chicago area.
For
more information and the application for the homestay go
to
http://www.azhomestay.com/
For
additional information, email us at tutorium@uic.edu or
call 312.996.8098.
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