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Brookhaven College is committed to the highest standard of performance in all
of its educational programs and we have
earned the name “The International Campus” by
successfully promoting cultural diversity and understanding beyond
our local boundaries. This is reflected by our large enrollment of international
students representing more than 100 countries and 65 languages.
Language Instruction
The Brookhaven College World Languages Division offers language courses for anyone who wishes to learn a different language. “Foreign” languages, both ancient and modern, are offered in addition to programs in English such as American Sign Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Please see the links at the left for more information about language courses offered at Brookhaven College. Exact course offerings vary per semester, so check eConnect or the online course schedules for current availability.
The ESOL credit curriculum is designed to develop a student’s pre-academic language proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The plan of study consists of 16 courses divided into four proficiency levels and four skill areas: listening-speaking, reading, writing and grammar. The credit curriculum is designed to interface both with other ESOL programs and with developmental studies or college-level programs on each Dallas County Community College campus. A student enters this program by taking an English placement test and then by being placed in courses by a specially trained academic advisor through the Multicultural Center in the Student Services Center, Buildng S.
This program is uniquely for international students on F-1 Visas, commonly referred to as I-20s, who need to improve their English skills before taking college-level courses. The 17-hour per semester Intensive English Program, IEP, includes courses in reading, conversation, writing, grammar skills and American culture. Class discussions are reinforced by language lab work and computer exercises. Courses are focused toward developing academic English language proficiency as preparation to enter college-credit courses. The curriculum includes all of the courses listed in the ESOL program described above plus special courses to familiarize students with American culture.
World Languages Division Contact Information
Michael Dennehy, executive dean, 972-860-4771
Joe Monroy, administrative assistant to the dean,
972-860-4780
Roland Maldonado, division secretary,
972-860-4770
Division office:
Office hours:
- Mondays through Thursdays: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Fridays: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays closed
Language Lab hours:
- Mondays through Thursdays: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sundays closed
Helpful contacts:
Study Abroad
Immerse yourself in another culture and earn college credit!
Faculty
- Andrea Chaney, professor, 972-860-4276, Bldg. L, Rm. L410, ESOL and French
- Carol Cinclair, professor, 972-860-4791, Bldg. L, Rm. L358, ESOL Reading
- Christopher Cyriaque, professor, 972-860-4203, Bldg. L, Rm. L417, ESOL
- Brian McClung, professor, 972-860-4263, Bldg. L, Rm. L408, ESOL and Italian
- Leslie Neal, professor, 972-860-4790, Bldg. L, Rm. L414, ESOL Listening/Speaking
- Eileen Nelson, professor, 972-860-4784, Bldg. L, Rm. L352, French and Spanish
- Kevin Paris, professor, 972-860-4745, Bldg. L, Rm. L411, ESOL
- Bill Sigsbee, professor, 972-860-4360, Bldg. B, Rm. B306, ESOL
- Jamileh Stroman, professor, 972-860-4821, Bldg. B, Rm. B305, ESOL
- Sheri Van Court, professor, 972-860-4683, Bldg. L, Rm. L406, ESOL Grammar/Writing
Support Staff
- Elena Webb, coordinator, 972-860-4328, Bldg. J, Rm. J106, ESOL Writing and Grammar Lab
- Gene Robinson, coordinator, 972-860-4726, Bldg. J, Rm. J104, Language Lab
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