English As a Second Language Handbook...Exam. The test is given in The Language Center/ESL Program at TCC Northeast Campus, 3727 E. The test is given in The Language Center/ESL Program

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ENGLISH AS A

SECOND LANGUAGE

© Tulsa Community College August 2017

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Welcome and thank you for considering our English as a

Second Language program (ESL) and our Intensive English program (IEP) here at Tulsa Community College! We are

committed to helping you become more proficient in Ameri-can English and developing the skills important to succeed in

college and the workplace.

As a student, you will not only learn English, but also have an opportunity to experience American culture through the

many college and community activities held throughout the year.

Please take advantage of the many privileges and benefits

that ESL students enjoy here at TCC:

Use of the Language Center

Free tutoring

Use of the Library

Use of the Fitness Center

Use of the Computer Labs

Membership in Student Clubs and Organizations

Access to Student Counselors

Access to Student Discount Tickets for Special Events

We encourage you to join the International Association and

other clubs to practice English, visit new places on cultural

fieldtrips, and make new friends.

Don’t forget to visit the Language Center which is designed to help with the development of language skills outside of

the classroom. In this center, you can access computer pro-grams, books, videos, and other language learning materials.

Daniel Chaboya

ESL Director

Our ESL faculty and staff look forward

to serving you and contributing to your success here at TCC. We also are

excited about meeting you and learn-

ing about your culture and languages. Together we will share, learn, and

grow in an academic environment that values intercultural awareness and

communication.

Hope to see you on campus and in

class very soon!

Daniel Chaboya ESL Director

Tulsa Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability,

status as a veteran, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination

law in its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid

and education programs, activities or services.

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Take a Placement Test & Get Academic Counseling:

Call the Language Center, (918) 595-7536, and make an appointment for the free ESL Placement

Exam. The test is given in The Language Center/ESL Program at TCC Northeast Campus, 3727 E.

Apache (Apache and Harvard), room 1521, which is located on the first floor of the Student Union.

Other testing locations are available (See page 6 for details).

After completing your ESL Placement Exam, the ESL counselor will discuss the results with you and

help you choose ESL classes to meet your needs. The ESL counselor will also answer any questions

you have about the ESL program and will help you with the application and enrollment.

Submit an Application:

Credit students only: Submit an application online at www.tulsacc.edu or come to the Language

Center where staff can assist you. You will receive your TCC student ID number by email in 5 to 7

days. You must submit your immigration documentation at the TCC Welcome Center/Registrar’s Of-fice. In addition, if possible, please bring your high school transcript and any college or university

transcripts you have. Additional documents may be required. Please contact the ESL counselor with

any questions or for more information.

Non-credit learners only: ESL staff will submit your application for you when you enroll.

Enroll in Classes:

The ESL counselor will assist you in completing your enrollment. After you have registered for classes,

you will receive a copy of your class schedule. Please bring it with you during the first week of

classes and when you go to the bookstore to buy your textbooks.

Pay Your Fees:

Credit students only: Pay for your classes at the Bursar’s Office in the Student Union or online

using MYTCC, (www.tulsacc.edu and click on “MYTCC”.) The first time you use MYTCC, click

“change”. Your username is your student ID number including the “T”. You should set up three

security questions when prompted. Your “old password” is your date of birth (MMDDYY). You should

create a new password that is at least 6 characters long, with at least one upper case letter and at

least one number. You will login with your student number and your new password.

Credit students may also choose to enroll in the TCC payment plan. For more information, please go

to the Bursar’s office or see the ESL counselor.

Non-credit learners only: Please pay for your classes in the Language Center at the time of

enrollment. You may pay with cash, credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard), or by check.

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Buy Your Text Books:

Your instructor will give you information about the textbook that is required for the class.

Textbooks are sold in the Campus Book Store located in the Student Union. Please bring your

class schedule. If you need help, please ask an ESL staff member.

Get an ID Card:

ID cards are made in the Student Life Office near the Fitness Center.

Credit students only: Please bring your student ID number and a photo ID. You must

wait at least 24 hours after enrolling to receive your ID.

Non-credit learners only: The cost is $5 per semester. Please bring a photo ID and your

receipt showing that you paid for the ID card. If you have questions, please contact the

Language Center.

Please DO NOT throw your ID card away at the end of the semester. The cost to

replace it is $20. Your ID card will be revalidated each semester when you pay

your tuition and fees.

Activity Date

Enrollment and Fee Payment for fall classes April 3 - August 28

Classes Begin Monday, August 28

Late enrollment, Add, Drop and Fee payment

continues

August 28 - September 1 Monday - Friday

100% Refund on Drops

(12 week fall classes)

August 28 - September 1 Monday - Friday

Labor Day — College Closed Monday, September 4

Final Exams November 15 - 16 Wednesday -Thursday

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Policy

All applicants who indicate English as a second language shall be required to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language prior to enrollment in college-level courses.

Procedure

One of the following standards is used to determine English Language Proficiency for all first time

applicants prior to enrolling in college-level credit courses:

1. Standardized Testing: Students must meet one of the following minimum scores for admission to TCC without taking ESL:

2. Intensive English Program (IEP): Students must score 460 or higher on the paper-based

TOEFL®, 140 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL®, 48 or higher on the Internet TOEFL®

administered at a Special Testing Center or an International Testing Center, or 5.0 or higher on the IELTS examination prior to beginning the IEP. After achieving an acceptable score, students

must successfully complete a minimum of 12 weeks of study at an IEP approved by the Oklaho-ma State Regents immediately prior to TCC admission. At least two-thirds of the 12 weeks must

be instruction at an advanced level.

3. High School Performance: Students must successfully complete the high school core require-

ments in an English-speaking high school or graduate from an English-speaking high school and demonstrate competency through the Policy on Remediation and Removal of High School Curricular Deficiencies. Students must take the college placement test in the Testing Center. The results will be used to demonstrate proficiency in English and math to determine the

appropriate remediation.

4. Previous College Performance: Students must provide an official transcript showing a

minimum of 24 college-level credit hours with passing grades from an accredited American

college or university.

Exam Minimum Score

Internet-Based TOEFL®

(iBT) 61

Computer-Based TOEFL® 173

Paper-Based TOEFL® 500

IELTS 5.5

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ESL Placement Testing

Any student who wishes to enroll in ESL classes for the first time must take the ESL Place-

ment Exam. The ESL Placement Exam measures reading, writing, listening, speaking and

grammar and is used to ensure that the student is enrolled in ESL classes at the appropriate

level. The following are some common questions about the ESL Placement test:

How much does it cost? There is no charge for the ESL Placement Exam.

How much time does it take? The ESL Placement Exam takes approximately 1½

hours.

How can I register for the exam? Choose a testing location and call for an appoint-

ment.

Where is the ESL Placement Exam given? The ESL Placement Exam is given at the

following locations:

Please call (918) 595-7536 if you have any questions.

TCC ESL Department/Language Center

TCC Northeast Campus, Room 1521

3727 E Apache Tulsa OK 74115

(918) 595-7536

TCC Education Outreach Center

2201 S Garnett Rd Tulsa OK 74129

(918) 595-2020

International Language Center

TCC Southeast Campus, Room 1120

10300 E 81st St Tulsa OK 74133

(918) 595-7750

(appointment required)

International Language Center

TCC Metro Campus, Room MC 413

909 S Boston Ave Tulsa OK 74119

(918) 595-7309


The Language Center

TCC West Campus, Room I244

7505 W 41st St Tulsa OK 74107

(918) 595-8088


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Tuition:

The following chart shows the approximate tuition rate for non-resident and resident credit students.

Non-credit rates are also listed. Please note that other fees may apply. Most courses require a text-

book, which is not included in tuition.

Non-Credit ESL Classes:

Tuition must be paid in full at the time of enrollment by cash, check or credit/debit card. Please note that textbooks are not included in the tuition. There is no payment plan available.

Credit ESL Classes:

Tuition must be paid in full at the time of enrollment and can be paid by cash, check, or credit/debit

card or the student must enroll in the payment plan. For more information or to enroll in the payment

plan, please go to MYTCC on the TCC website or visit the Bursar’s Office. To log into MYTCC, your

username is your student ID number including the “T”. You should set up three security questions

when prompted. Your “old password” is your date of birth (MMDDYY). You should create a new

password that is at least 6 characters long, with at least one upper case letter and at least one

number. You will login with your student number and your new password.

Approximate Credit & Non-Credit ESL Course Tuition Rate*

3 credit-hour courses

Non-Credit Credit Resident* Credit Non-Resident*

1 Course $342.00 $398.01 $1,028.01

2 Courses $684.00 $796.02 $2,056.02

3 Courses $1,026.00 $1,194.03 $3,084.03

4 Courses $1,368.00 $1,592.04 $4,112.04

5 Courses $1,710.00 $1,990.05 $5,140.05

2 credit-hour courses

1 course $228.00 $265.34 $685.34

*The Welcome Center (Registration & Admissions) in the Student Union determines resi-

dency status (credit student only). Tuition is subject to change.

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Additional fees: Credit students only: There is a $5.00 per semester ID fee and a one-time $20 admission

fee.

Non-credit learners only: There is a $5.00 per semester ID fee .

Books: Books are approximately $40 -$70 per course. Prices will vary for each course.

Refunds: For 12 week classes, 100% refund during the first week of the class only. No refund after

first week.

Dropping Classes: Credit students only: If a credit student does not plan to attend a course, it is the student’s

responsibility to officially drop his or her class(es) by notifying the Registrar’s Office by the end of the refund period. Please contact the ESL Counselor if you need assistance.

Non-credit learners only: Non-credit learners should contact their instructor(s) and the ESL Counselor or ESL Director before the end of the refund period.

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Fall 2017

August 28– November 16

TCC Northeast Campus Daytime Schedule

Call # Course ID Course Name Time

Monday and Wednesday

19717 ESLN 0992-201 ESL Beginning 1 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM

19449 ESLA 0243-201 ESL Writing Basics 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19462 ESLA 0443-201 ESL Writing Intermediate 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM



19494 ESLA 0743-201 ESL Writing Advanced 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19524 ESLA 0233-201 ESL Grammar Basics 1 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM

19459 ESLA 0433-201 ESL Grammar Intermediate 1 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM



19491 ESLA 0733-201 ESL Grammar Advanced 1 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM

19499 ESLA 0833-201 ESL Grammar Advanced 2 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM

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Fall 2017

August 28 – November 16

TCC Northeast Campus Daytime Schedule


Tuesday and Thursday

19719 ESLN 0992-203 ESL Beginning 1 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM

19446 ESLA 0223-201 ESL Reading Basics 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19456 ESLA 0423-201 ESL Reading Intermediate 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19475 ESLA 0623-201 ESL Reading Intermediate 3 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19488 ESLA 0723-201 ESL Reading Advanced 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19452 ESLA 0253-201 ESL Speaking Basics 1 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM

19465 ESLA 0453-201 ESL Speaking Intermediate 1 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM

19484 ESLA 0653-201 ESL Speaking Intermediate 3 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM

19496 ESLA 0753-201 ESL Speaking Advanced 1 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM

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Fall 2017

August 28 – November 16 TCC Northeast Campus Daytime Schedule


Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings

19444 ESLA 0213-201 ESL Listening Basics 1 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

19454 ESLA 0413-201 ESL Listening Intermediate 1 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

19473 ESLA 0613-201 ESL Listening Intermediate 3 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

19486 ESLA 0713-201 ESL Listening Advanced 1 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

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Fall 2017

August 28 – November 16

TCC Northeast Campus Evening Schedule Call # Course ID Course Name Time

Monday and Wednesday Evenings

19718 ESLN 0992-202 ESL Beginning 1 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM

19505 ESLN 0113-201 ESL Basics 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM



19510 ESLN 0213-202 ESL Comprehension 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

19512 ESLN 0313-201 ESL Proficiency 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM


19515 ESLN 0413-202 ESL Mastery 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings

19720 ESLN 0992-204 ESL Beginning 1 6:00 PM - 7:20 PM





19515 ESLN 0413-201 ESL Mastery 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

19517 ESLN 0473-201 ESL Topics Mastery 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

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Fall 2017

TOEFL® Preparation Classes December 4 - December 14

TCC Northeast Campus

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

19518 ESLN 0741-201 ESL Intermediate TOEFL Reading Prep 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19519 ESLN 0751-201 ESL Intermediate TOEFL Grammar Prep 1 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

19521 ESLN 0841-201 ESL Advanced TOEFL Reading Prep 1 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

19699 ESLN 0851-201 ESL Advanced TOEFL Grammar Prep 1 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

19698 ESLN 0751-202 ESL Intermediate TOEFL Grammar Prep 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

19700 ESLN 0851-202 ESL Advanced TOEFL Grammar Prep 1 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

TOEFL® Preparation Class Tuition

1-credit hour classes

Non-Credit Credit Resident* Credit Non-Resident*

1 Course $114.00 $132.67 $342.67

2 Courses $228.00 $265.34 $685.34

*The Welcome Center (Registration & Admissions) in the Student Union determines resi-

dency status (credit student only). Tuition is subject to change.

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The International Student Services Office is the admission and academic advisement office for students on an F1 student visa. We also provide new student orientation, as well as assistance with change of non-immigrant status, work permission and reinstatement. We welcome your application and look forward to the opportunity to assist you in your goal to attend the TCC English as a Second Language program. To apply, download the application from our website at:

www.tulsacc.edu/iss

Contact Information

Fax: (918) 595-7478 E-mail: [email protected]

Address: International Student Services Tulsa Community College 3727 East Apache Tulsa, OK 74115-3151

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Where is it? The Language Center is located in room 1521 on the first floor of the Student

Union at the Northeast Campus

When is it open? The Language Center is open during the following hours during the

semester:

Mon -Thurs 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sun Closed

What can I do? You can…

* Study for the TOEFL® * Practice grammar skills * Watch language learning videos * Practice your reading skills

* Practice your pronunciation skills * Get free tutoring * Practice your listening skill

The International Association is a campus organization open to all TCC students, especially ESL and international students! It’s purpose is to provide a fun environment to learn about and share other

cultures.

An organizational meeting is held at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Regular meet-ings are generally held on Thursdays at 12:10 PM in the Language Center at Northeast campus in

Room 1521.

The International Association has sponsored the international fashion show, traditional dances, and music from many countries, parties and field trips to museums such as the Gilcrease Museum and

Cherokee Heritage Center, as well as other places of interest including the state capitol and Woolaroc.

For more information please contact:

Salli Wandke: (918) 595-8411 Tom Rowe: (918) 595-8480

Daniel Chaboya: (918) 595-7544

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Daniel Chaboya, ESL Program Director

The Language Center, NESC 1521

(918) 595-7544

[email protected]

Pam Chew, Assoc. Professor Foreign

Language and ESL


(918) 595-8479

[email protected]

Tom Rowe, Associate Professor of ESL


(918) 595-8480

[email protected]

Katie Brockett, Assistant Professor of ESL


(918) 595-7449

[email protected]

Salli Wandke, ESL Academic Counselor


(918) 595-8411

[email protected]

Kathy Norman, Evening Lab Specialist


(918) 595-7536

[email protected]

Jeri Woodburn, ESL Specialist


(918) 595-7402

[email protected]

Gloria Kirkpatrick, Instructional Specialist


(918) 595-7536

[email protected]

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Northeast Campus Testing Center

Main Academic Building 1st Floor

Phone: (918) 595-7534

International Student Services & Visa

Information

Student Union 1st Floor

Phone (918) 595-7478

Northeast Campus Welcome Center (Registration & Admissions)


Phone: (918) 595-2000

Northeast Advisement & Campus Career

Services


Phone: (918) 595-8483

Facet Center (Computer Center)

Phone: (918) 595-7592

Library

NE A1 (Enterprise Building)

Main Academic Building 1st Floor

Phone: (918) 595-7501

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The Northeast Campus of Tulsa Community College is located at the intersection of North Harvard and Apache.

The address is:

Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus 3727 East Apache Street Tulsa, OK 74115-3151 The Language Center is located in room 1521 on the first floor of the Student Un-ion near the Campus Store and Welcome Center. We recommend that you park in the parking lot on the east side of the campus.

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ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

TULSA, OKLAHOMA

PERMIT NO. 428

Tulsa Community College

Northeast Campus

3727 East Apache Street

Tulsa, OK 74115

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English As a Second Language Handbook...Exam. The test is given in The Language Center/ESL Program at TCC Northeast Campus, 3727 E. The test is given in The Language Center/ESL Program