2024 Summer English Language Program Application 
Application for the 2024 Summer English Language Program is open to Master’s and Ph.D. students in any discipline who are beginning their academic programs in Summer or Fall 2024. The program will be held in person on campus August 5-16. Please note that acceptance into the program is not on a first-come, first-served basis. Your application will be determined by a holistic review of your responses below. We make a concerted effort to accommodate a balanced number of Master's and PhD students from diverse academic fields. 

Please review the program details on the Sheridan Center's English Language Support page here before completing your application: https://tinyurl.com/z89z7vjx

Use this form to apply by 11:59pm EST, June 1. Please contact Dr. Joy Shuyuan Liu, Assistant Director of English Language Support, at joy_s_liu@brown.edu with any questions.
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Email *
Name(s) (First Last) *
Optional: Your preferred name or nickname
Brown Email Address *
Pronouns (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them)
Academic Level *
Department *
First/Primary Language(s) *
Until now, how much time (if any) have you spent in the US? *
I will be in Providence and available to attend all sessions in person Monday-Friday, August 5-16, 9:00am-12:00pm ET. *
If your response to the above statement is "No," please explain.
How would you describe your experience learning English thus far? What are some key challenges you anticipate or have experienced in using English in your graduate academic and social life? Please address the questions in at least 100 words.  *
In 250-350 words and in as much detail as possible, share: 1) why you would like to participate in this program, and 2) in what ways this program may assist you in preparing for your academic career at Brown.  *
Based on your learning needs and goals, please indicate your level of interest in the following ELP topics:  *
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Neutral
Not very interested
Not at all interested
Linguistic skills and strategies for email communication
Conversational strategies for small talk
Contributing to class discussions
Requesting and receiving feedback from advisors
Pronunciation (articulation, intonation, pausing, word stress)
Giving academic presentations
Working effectively with sources in academic writing
Building a productive relationship with advisor(s)
Preempting and resolving miscommunication in academic interactions
If there are additional topics or topic that you hope to be acquainted with, please list the topic(s) below:
Optional: Please use this space to share any additional information that may support your participation in this program.
How did you learn about the program? (Select all that apply.) *
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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