One-week course to help ESL learners ease into US culture, community

Published: 07/16/2014

Each day of “ESL 199: Study of U.S. Community and Culture” will focus on a different aspect of American culture:

• Getting help when needed (medical care and emergency services)
• Health and wellness
• Community resources
• Social etiquette
• Work and school expectations
• What to do for fun

Students taking the course for credit may be required to complete assignments/assessments for successful completion. Tuition starts at $95 (depending on residency and visa status) for one hour of credit or $60 for the non-credit option. The course runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day in Room 214 in the Humanities Building (HUM) at SCC.

Register for the non-credit option through Corporate and Community Development at HUM 103 on campus, online at http://www.stchas.edu/learnforlife, or via phone at 636-922-8233.

For more information on course content, contact Dawn Huffman, assistant professor and Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) instructor, at 636-922-8574.  

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.