The Foundation Program is a one-year preparatory program designed to help students to meet the English and math entrance requirements for their discipline program of choice.
Students only enroll in the necessary preparatory English and math courses according to the UDST placement test scores. Depending on their test scores, students may finish the Foundation Program in as little as one semester.
Students may also be eligible to enroll in discipline program- related credit-bearing courses in the final semester of their Foundation Program pending course availability and overall number of contact hours.
Program Duration
One to Three Semesters
Accreditation
The Foundation English Language Program at UDST is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2016 through August 2026 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Foundation Program is based on an applicant’s future College program. As such applicants must meet the basic program requirements for admissions for entry to the Foundation Program.
Admission to the Foundation Program is competitive and applicants should strive to complete both the University English and Math Placement Tests to the best of their ability.
Program Educational Objectives
Dependent on individual student need, during their Foundation Program (FP) students may be required to complete one or more of the following:
PO01. Listen and respond to listening tasks up to seven minutes long about targeted academic topics
PO02. Read and respond to texts about targeted academic topics up to 750 words
PO03. Give a seven-minute presentation on a targeted academic topic
PO04. Write targeted academic essays of up to 300 words
PO05. Solve, analyze and apply linear equations
PO06. Use graphing techniques, right angle trigonometry, and algebraic manipulations
English Course Learning Outcomes
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INDEPENDENT USER |
High B1 / Low B2 |
FENG1002 Listen to CEFR low B2 level authentic monologues or dialogues on targeted academic topics, in a variety of accents, up to seven (7) minutes in length, spoken at 130 to 160 word per minute in order to demonstrate listening skills and apply listening and notetaking strategies. Speak at a CEFR low B2 level on academic topics in both an unplanned oral exchange and a presentation of up to seven (7) minutes in length, display turn-taking strategies, and use functional language while using correct pronunciation, and word and sentence stress, and intonation patterns. Write straightforward, connected written texts at a CEFR low B2 level on academic topics in order to write responses to and produce reflections on written and spoken texts, and create a process description of 175 words and a two-sided opinion essay of 300 words using accurate writing mechanics. Demonstrate control of CEFR low B2 level vocabulary by applying accurate form, meaning and use. Demonstrate control of CEFR low B2 level grammar by applying accurate form, meaning and use. |
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INDEPENDENT USER |
Mid B1 |
FENG1001 Listen to CEFR mid B1 level monologues and dialogues on academic topics, in a variety of accents, up to five (5) minutes in length, at a speed of 130 to 150 words per minute in order to demonstrate listening skills and apply listening and notetaking strategies. Speak at a CEFR mid B1 level on academic topics in both an oral exchange and a presentation of up to five (5) minutes in length, display turn-taking strategies, and use functional language while using correct pronunciation, and word and sentence stress, and intonation patterns. Write straightforward, connected written texts at a CEFR mid B1 level on academic topics in order to write responses to and produce reflections on written and spoken texts, and create a chart summary report of 175 words and an advantage / disadvantage essay of 250 words using accurate writing mechanics. Demonstrate control of CEFR mid B1 level vocabulary by applying accurate form, meaning and use. Demonstrate control of CEFR mid B1 level grammar by applying accurate form, meaning and use. |
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BASIC USER |
High A2 / Low B1 |
FENG1000 Listen to CEFR high A2 level monologues and dialogues on general topics, in a variety of accents, up to four (4) minutes in length, spoken at 110 to 150 words per minute in order to identify main idea, details and topic changes. Speak at a CEFR high A2 level on general topics in both an oral exchange and a presentation of four (4) minutes in length about a general topic, occurring in simulated, authentic task-related or social situations by doing interactional activities at the appropriate level. Write at a CEFR high A2 level to respond to texts and write essays up to 225 words on general topics. Demonstrate control of CEFR high A2 level vocabulary by identifying and using accurate form, meaning and use. Demonstrate control of CEFR high A2 level grammar by identifying and using accurate form, meaning and use. |
2023-2024 Study Plan
The following study plan is for the full year-long Foundation Program and includes both English and math preparatory classes. Students who test at a higher level may be exempt from some of the courses, thereby shortening the length of their individualized study plan.
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| FENG1000 | English Fundamentals | Min Score on AEP | - | 0 | 20 |
0 |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| FENG1001 | English I | FENG1000 OR Min Score on AEP | - | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| FMAT1000 | Preparatory Mathematics | - | FENG1001 OR Min Score on AEP | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| FENG1002 | English II | FENG1001 OR Min Score on AEP | - | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| * Selected CGE electives for students in the final semester pending number of contact hours and availability. | ||||||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | CEFR DESCRIPTOR | CEFR RANGE |
OOPT RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FENG1000 | English Fundamentals | Basic User – Waystage Plus | A2 – A2.1 | 35-48 |
| FENG1001 | English I | Independent User - Threshold | B1.1 – B1 | 49-56 |
| FENG1002 | English II | Independent User – Threshold Plus | B1 – B1.2 | 57 - 64 |
Grading Basis
70L FP English
60L FP Math
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites: Minimum score on the UDST English Placement Test
This course is designed for CEFR mid A2 students to improve their reading, listening, speaking, writing and language while following an applied learning approach. Upon course completion, students are able to communicate and express themselves at a CEFR high A2 level.
Prerequisites: Minimum score on the UDST Placement Test OR FENG1000
This course is designed for CEFR low B1 level students to improve their speaking, listening, reading, writing, and language while following an applied learning approach. There are two labs associated with the course: a reading and a writing lab. Upon course completion, students can communicate and express themselves at a CEFR mid-B1 level.
Prerequisites: Minimum score on the UDST Placement Test OR FENG1001
This course is designed for CEFR mid B1 level students to improve their reading, listening, speaking, writing and language skills while following an applied learning approach. There are two labs associated with the course: a reading and a writing lab. Upon course completion, students are able to communicate and express themselves at a CEFR low B2 level.
Prerequisites: Minimum score on the University Math Placement Test
Co-requisites: FENG1001
This course helps students develop fundamental mathematical skills and thereby increases their chances for success in future credit mathematics courses. Students learn how to solve linear equations, analyze the equation of a line, and apply linear equations to solve rates and proportions. Students also demonstrate an understanding of graphing techniques, right-angle triangle trigonometry, and algebraic manipulations.
Future Pathways
Upon successful completion of their Foundation Program courses students are eligible to enroll in the Colleges of Business, Engineering and Technology, or Computing and Information Technology.
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