Program Overview

Intensive English Program General English (IEPH)

The Intensive English Program General English (IEPH) at Oregon State University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop students' English language skills.

Course Descriptions

• IEPH 021NC, LISTENING/SPEAKING 2, 9 Credits: This course focuses on the development of listening and speaking skills beyond the basic level. Students participate in discussions, conduct interviews, and make short oral reports using everyday English vocabulary.
  • Prerequisite: (IEPG 011NC (may be taken concurrently) with C or better and IEPH 011NC [C]) or IEPG 021NC (may be taken concurrently) [C] or INTO Combined LS Level with a score of 2.
  • This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
• IEPH 029NC, SPECIAL TOPICS, 3,6 Credits: This course offers various special topics, including:
  • ST/ENGLISH THROUGH ANIMATION (6): Develops the ability to understand authentic spoken English through watching animated popular TV segments.
  • ST/ENGLISH THROUGH MUSIC (6): Strengthens listening and idiomatic vocabulary skills through music in English.
  • ST/ENGLISH FOR TOURISM (6): Teaches vocabulary and common spoken English for working in the tourism industry and traveling.
  • ST/ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS (6): Focuses on specialized vocabulary for communicating professional information clearly and fluently.
  • ST/GLORIOUS FOOD (3): Explores the vocabulary of cooking and food preparation, emphasizing cross-cultural communication.
  • ST/PRESENT YOURSELF (6): Develops the necessary skills for giving effective presentations on a range of topics in various situations.
    • This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
• IEPH 039NC, SPECIAL TOPICS, 6 Credits: This course offers various special topics, including:
  • ENGLISH THROUGH MOVIES (6): Explores culture and the English language through the careful viewing of major motion pictures.
  • ST/FANFICTION (6): Develops comprehension skills, vocabulary, and grammar structures while learning about the culture of the story.
    • This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
• IEPH 049NC, SPECIAL TOPICS, 6 Credits: This course offers various special topics, including:
  • ST/MOVIE MAKING (6): Improves English skills and builds self-confidence by focusing on movie-making projects.
  • ST/AMERICAN STUDIES (6): Introduces students to the culture and history of America through diverse readings, videos, audio recordings, and first-hand experiences.
  • ST/TECHNOLOGY TOOLS (6): Explores social networking sites and develops skills such as linking, posting, and uploading.
  • ST/CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (6): Examines what culture is, what influences it, and how it affects communication.
  • ST/IT'S NEWS TO ME (6): Develops reading and vocabulary comprehension skills, and conversation skills through the use of adapted and authentic media sources.
  • ST/BUSINESS VOCABULARY BUILDING (6): Improves the use of business English vocabulary and idioms.
  • ST/ALL ABOUT OREGON (6): Introduces students to the diversity of Oregon culture, geography, geology, history, and folklore.
    • This course is repeatable for 99 credits.