TENNESSEE INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

University of Tennessee at Martin
144 Gooch Hall
Martin, TN 38238 USA

TEL: (901) 587-7340
FAX: (901) 587-7322
E-MAIL: tiep@utm.edu
WEB: http://www.utm.edu/departments/acadpro/intprog/intprog.htm

CONTACT: Sandra D. Baker, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

The Intensive English Program has an excellent curriculum developed over 18 years of serving the English needs of international students. It offers 6 levels of English instruction, including grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as a variety of elective courses, such as English through Music, Folklore, Computers and the Internet, Newspaper Writing, TOEFL Prep., etc. The sixth level, University Preparation, offers advanced listening and reading, note-taking skills, library research and writing techniques, and the opportunity to audit UTM regular curriculum lecture classes.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

8 weeks
23 instructional hours per week.
Tuition                                      $1700
Housing                                       $383
    (optional meal plans available)
Other
    activity fee                               $57
Total                                        $2140

 CLASS SIZE:

Average 11
Maximum 16

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

100

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

university dormitory and apartments available all year.

 HOUSING COSTS:

Housing costs are $765 per semester for a shared dormitory room. Private rooms are available at a higher cost.

 LOCATION:

The University of Tennessee at Martin is located in the city of Martin, a small agriculturally-based community with some light industry. Martin is in northwest Tennessee within driving distance of 3 large metropolitan areas -- Nasyville, Memphis and St. Louis. Historic Reelfoot Lake and the Mississippi River lie to the west, while the extensive Land Between the Lakes lies to the east.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For an application, contact our office at the address listed or obtain it from the TIEP Web site.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

The Office of International Programs provides a year-round program of academic, cultural, and social/recreational activities to its students. Additionally, students may participate in any activity offered by the university.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

The Office of International Programs provides a full range of student services among which are airport pick-up service at the beginning of each term, social activities, shopping trips, various field trips, student counseling and advising, and a host family program.

 TRANSPORTATION:

The University of Tennessee at Martin is within a 5-minute walk to department stores, grocers, and movies.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes