English Language and Culture Program
About our program
Linfield's English Language and Culture Program (ELCP) is a unique opportunity. You can earn credit in all program courses toward a bachelor's degree here while working alongside American students improving your language skills and making connections both inside and outside the classroom. Join us for one semester, one year, enter a pathway or degree-seeking program. We can't wait to host you!
Listening and Speaking
Acquire oral language skills to function with confidence in formal and informal conversations in social and academic settings. Study regularly with American conversation partners.
Reading and Writing
Develop reading and writing skills to prepare essays, reports or analytical papers on topics using appropriate grammar and discourse patterns. Study regularly with peer writing assistants.
Culture and Community
Gain an understanding of the cultures of the United States. Engage with American students beyond the classroom with courses like community service and discovering American cultures through film. Participate in field trips and excursions to cultural sites in Oregon.
Study with Americans
Share your own unique cultural perspectives, languages and world-views through coursework and experiential activities with your American peers.
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