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English for Non-Native Speakers
These courses are designed for University of Notre Dame graduate students, faculty, post-docs, visiting faculty, and staff employees whose native language is other than English and who wish to improve skills already at the intermediate level.
ENGL 90110 and 90111 are designed to hone language skills. They focus on oral/aural proficiency to improve communication for students and faculty. A sufficient level of skill for academic study is presumed, and the focus, as outlined in detail in the course descriptions, is on clear articulation and facility with both formal and idiomatic English language. In addition, information on culture and other related topics is provided. It is hoped that these aids will enable the students to feel more confident and successful in their chosen academic endeavors.
Fall and Spring Information
In the fall, two sections of ENGL 90110 (formerly ENGL 505) are offered.
In the spring, one section of ENGL 90110 (formerly ENGL 505) and one section of ENGL 90111 (formerly ENGL 521) are offered.
| MW | 11:45-1:00 | (Fall ENGL 90110:01) | (Spring ENGL 90110:01) |
| MW | 4:30-5:45 | (Fall ENGL 90110:02) | (Spring ENGL 90111:01) |
First priority: enrolled Notre Dame graduate students. Limit of 15 students.
Second priority: faculty, post-docs, visiting faculty, visiting scholars, and other employees.
Third priority: spouses of faculty, post-docs, visiting faculty, and visiting scholars (if space permits).
Fall and spring classes are not open to people outside of the University community.
Students receive a tuition waiver. Other groups receive a one-course tuition benefit through their employment. Those enrolling as employees must have their supervisor's permission and fill out a form at Human Resources.
Fall and Spring Enrollment
To enroll see Maureen Collins, in the Graduate Studies Office (502 Main Building; 574-631-5926), for permission and authorization number. Priority Admission will be followed (see the list above). Employees should also check with Human Resources. Please be sure to register through the Registrar's Office, and be sure to fill out an Enrollment form. Those on the waiting list will be informed as space in the course becomes available.
Summer Enrollment
Please see the Summer Session Web site for complete instructions. In brief, registration is a two -step process: Application/Course Selection and Enrollment before attending classes.
Continuing Notre Dame students register for Summer Session classes using the University’s Web registration system beginning 21 March at http://registrar.nd.edu/registration_summer.shtml. Registration continues through the course add and drop dates published in the Summer Session Bulletin. Course descriptions and reference numbers (CRNs) are in the Bulletin.
Non-Notre Dame students and those listed above in employee status groups may use the paper application forms or apply at the link available at this designated web site. Forms may be obtained from the Director of the Summer Session, Room 111, Earth Sciences Building (Phone: 574 –631-7282).
Non-continuing Notre Dame students should apply as non-degree students. Enrollment is the second step in the process.
All students, including continuing Notre Dame students must enroll before attending classes. To enroll and obtain a printable copy of the course schedule, a student should go to inside ND or visit the Registrar’s office. Enrollment will begin Monday, 21 May, and continue through the add and drop period.
Summer Information
In the summer one section of ENGL 90110 (formerly ENGL 505) is offered. Dates: June 19 - August 2; MTWR 11:30-1:00 pm.
The class is open to all at a sufficient level of skill. Graduate students receive a tuition waiver (unless already enrolled in another course). Faculty, post docs, visiting faculty and scholars, and employees also receive a tuition waiver. Others pay regular summer session tuition for a 3-credit graduate course.
Enrollment in the summer course is on a first come, first served basis, and is open to those outside the University with sufficient skills.
Continuously enrolled students: please register prior to start of summer session.
Non-continuously enrolled students: please apply according to Summer Session rules at the Office of Summer Session. These forms may be obtained from the director of the Summer Session, Dr. Terrence Akai, or the Administrative Assistant in Room 111Earth Science Building (574-631-7282).