Department Philosophy
The philosophy of the English as a Second Language and
Linguistics Department is to provide a student-centered
and encouraging environment for all students. Instructors
strive to facilitate meaningful language learning, provide
students with the tools necessary to become independent
language learners, and honor differences in learning
styles.
The ESL and Linguistics faculty recognize that students’
needs change as they develop their language skills.
At the beginning level, instructors attempt to make
students comfortable using their new language by offering
many opportunities to practice listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. At the intermediate and
advanced levels, instructors expect students to take
more responsibility for their learning. At all
levels, the ESL and Linguistics faculty use the cooperative
approach to learning.
Mission Statement
The purposes of the Department are:
- To provide quality academic English language
instruction for students whose native language is not
English;
- To prepare students for further academic study in
the U.S., for employment, or for professional
advancement;
- To provide English language instruction for
personal enrichment;
- To provide students with the advising they need to
successfully reach their academic or professional
goals;
- To provide leadership in the areas of
intercultural understanding and cooperation;
- to provide learner-centered instruction;
- To provide degree-credit courses in linguistics;
- To provide linguistics courses which meet the
requirements for the Illinois State Board of Education
ESL Teacher Approval.
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Programs
• Intensive English Program
• Part-time Program
• Linguistics
Teacher Approval
• Linguistics
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How to Apply
• Application Process
• Student Visa
Why Attend Harper?
• What is a community
college?
Faculty and Staff
•
Department Philosophy and
Mission
• Full-time Faculty,
Professional and Support Staff Profiles
Student Life
• Student Profiles
• International Student
Club (ISC)
• ISC
Web Site
Money Issues
• Cost for ESL
Classes
• Payment Methods
•
Financial Aid
Directions
• Directions
to Harper College
• Campus
Map
• Bus
Route 696 to Harper
• Bus
Route 699 to Harper
Contact Us:
Buildiing F,
Room F340
Harper College
847.925.6226 (voice)
847.925.6082 (fax)
esl@harpercollege.edu
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