English Language Center
1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3707
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 1-307-766-3630
Email: elc@uwyo.edu
The English Language Center offers on-campus courses for language and academic skills support. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes are open to all UW international students. They are designed specifically for the language needs of English-second language speakers. Three EAP courses fulfill UW COM requirements. Here are some of the ELC's valuable course offerings:
EAP 1210: English Composition for International Students (COM 1) provides students with strategies for writing various types of essays. The course emphasizes foundational skills for academic writing through discussion, procedure, and practice.
EAP 2110: Oral Skills engages students in refining English pronunciation, speaking, presentation, oral grammar, and vocabulary skills. Open to graduate students!
EAP 3050: Advanced Academic Writing (COM 2) for international students builds on foundational skills in writing and also emphasizes digital communication.
EAP 4010/5010: Technical Writing for International Students (COM 3) prepares advanced and graduate students from diverse backgrounds for communication demands of the 21st century.
Additional academic skills support for UW students is available through:
UW Writing Center | STEP Tutoring Program | Oral Skills Lab | First Year Seminars
Credit-bearing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are designed to help international students build and improve language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Development in each of these areas is rarely linear; that is, as skills improve in one area, skills in other areas may remain level.
EAP courses are designed to help second-language learners who present shortfalls in specific areas. Skills deficits may not improve spontaneously or quickly over time, but can be addressed early in a student’s career.
Please take time to determine students' needs. TOEFL, IELTS. or Duolingo scores on the SOATEST screen in Banner can help advisors inform students about EAP courses available to help build language proficiency. Common courses are listed below, with approximate test score recommendations.
If credit hours cannot be afforded in a student’s academic schedule, special courses may run for summer sessions. Please contact the English Language Center at elc@uwyo.edu to inquire about possible summer course creation.
English Language Center
1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3707
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 1-307-766-3630
Email: elc@uwyo.edu