ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
About the program
International students who would like to use English
more confidently in the fields of science and
technology benefit from this intensive, four-week
program. They improve their overall English language
skills and develop professional skills—such as
critical thinking, oral presentation and intercultural
communication—needed for scientists, engineers and
technical experts. Program highlights include:
• Visits to UC Davis campus laboratories and
regional high-tech companies
• Full-time instruction (19 hours per week)
• Small classes (about 12 to 16 students)
• Highly qualified and experienced instructors
• Daily recreational, cultural and social activities
• Optional weekend trips to Napa Valley, Yosemite
National Park, San Francisco and Los Angeles
Program objectives
Students will:
• Gain confidence and skills in technical English
speaking and listening
• Strengthen pronunciation and oral presentation skills
• Learn new technical vocabulary and concepts
• Discuss various scientific and technological topics
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
• Gain awareness of current issues in applied science
and technology
• Study new businesses in emerging technologies
• Create and deliver a professional presentation
• Improve their English listening, speaking, reading
and writing ability
extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/international_english/science.asp
Custom programs
We also offer custom programs for student
groups. Contact us for more information.
Who should attend
• International undergraduate and graduate
students majoring in science, engineering
and/or technology
• Adult professionals who would like to improve
their English language skills
University of California, Davis
(UC Davis)
The University of California, Davis is an international
leader in science, technology and engineering. It is
ranked 9th among public research universities in the
United States, and is a university where international
students and scholars are welcome, excellence is
emphasized and students learn in a supportive
environment.
Northern California culture
The UC Davis is located in beautiful Northern
California where students can explore nearby cultural
and historic sites like San Francisco, Lake Tahoe,
Sacramento, Yosemite, Los Angeles and Napa Valley.
Known as the “Bicycle Capital of the United States,”
Davis is an open, welcoming and diverse community
where students are sure to feel welcome and safe.
“This is a very good, very challenging
program. I met people from many countries,
and the instructors were very kind and helpful.” Course
—Hiromasa Inayoshi, student from descriptions
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ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Hot Topics in Science Listening and Pronunciation Placement by English language ability
and Technology for Science and Technology Students will be given an English placement
• Improve analytical skills by reading articles, • Improve pronunciation skills through test and placed in an appropriate level.
listening to lectures, watching audiovisual directed practice Applicants’ English proficiency levels are
programs and discussing current research • Strengthen listening comprehension expected to be low-intermediate and above.
• Develop technical English vocabulary with dictation, close exercises, note-taking
• Discuss and appreciate the power of ideas and other activities
in science and technology that are changing • Focus on frequently used vocabulary and
people’s lives and the world expressions in science and technology “I am majoring in Medicine, and the English
Intercultural Research Project Introduction to Regional Business for Science and Technology Program was
and Industry very useful. The instructors are helpful and
• Develop questions to research a topic
of choice • Prepare for workshops, presentations or encouraging. I love the campus. After the
• Conduct information gathering by site-visits to local high-tech companies and program, I plan to apply to medical school and
interviewing native English speakers on UC Davis research centers and laboratories study cardiology or neurology.”
and off campus • Observe and study applied science and
• Collect, analyze and organize project technology first-hand
—Tamar Mosulishvili, student from Tbilisi,
information • Communicate directly with experts Georgia, Eurasia
• Prepare, practice and give a poster • Enhance knowledge of current
presentation advancements in science and technology

Program dates and fees for 2014-2015 Sample program schedule±

Session Dates Tuition* Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Summer Session I—2014 July 3-August 1, 2014 $1,840 Listening and Pronunciation
8:30-9:20 a.m.
Summer Session II—2014 August 8-September 5, 2014 $1,840 (daily)
Winter Session I—2015 January 9-February 6, 2015 $1,840 Intercultural Research Project
9:30-10:20 a.m.
(daily)
Winter Session II—2015 February 12-March 13, 2015 $1,840
Hot Topics in Science and
Summer Session I—2015 July 2-July 31, 2015 $1,940 10:40-11:30 a.m.
Technology (daily)
Summer Session II—2015 August 7-September 4, 2015 $1,940
11:40 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Lunch (daily)
*Prices subject to change.
Introduction to Regional Business
1:30-2:40 p.m. Pre class and Industry: Workshops, Post class
Presentations and Site-Visits
±The program schedule can vary. This is an example.

Additional program costs

Application and express mail fee.............................................................................................................................................$160 (nonrefundable, one-time fee)
Student Services fee (includes bus pass, library card, email and Internet access, and social events)..............................................$95
Medical insurance (if students do not have medical insurance they are required to purchase it through UC Davis Extension)............ $30 per week (subject to change)

Housing options For more information or to apply

For pre-arranged housing, students should contact our Center For more information, visit our website at
for International Education (CIE) Housing office. Family homestays, extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/international_english/science.asp
shared student apartment living, university dormitories (summer only) Apply online at
and rooms in private houses or apartments are available. extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/international_english/how_to_enroll.asp
Contact: For questions, email us at intlinfo@ucdavis.edu,
Center for International Education Housing call +1 (530) 757-8686, fax +1 (530) 752-8265
Email: ciehousing@ucdavis.edu or send us a note:
Tel.: +1 (530) 757-8988 English for Science and Technology Program
International English and Professional Programs
UC Davis Extension
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95618-4852 U.S.A.

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