Mission
Gannon
University's English as a Second Language Program prepares non-native speakers
to achieve the language competency necessary to succeed in an English language
medium of instruction at the post-secondary level. The program guides students
in their cultural adjustment to the United States by developing and
strengthening their language ability, academic skills, and intercultural
competence. Through its academic programming, as well as specialized services
provided to English language learners, the program supports the University's
mission by its commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.
Goals
- Create
a professional, respectful, and warm learning environment
- Increase
and strengthen students’ English language skills and abilities
- Be
students’ home-away-from-home
- Foster
the development of cultural competence
- Facilitate
engagement with the GU campus and Erie community
- Introduce
and guide students in their cultural and academic adjustment to the US
- Invite,
encourage, and facilitate critical and independent thinking
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Engage and support the profession by being
members and contributors to the TESOL field