San Jose State University Studies in American Language [San Jose, CA] American Communication and Culture Program LOCATION 1 hour from San Francisco International Airport and 15 minutes from Mineta International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS High-quality classroom instruction and exposure to American culture through field trips and activities. Gain full access to on-campus learning and academic facilities, and transportation services. Live in the Silicon Valley, the nation's center of technology, and experience nearby San Francisco, "America's Favorite City." A Message from School Karen O'Neill Director, Studies in American Language Greetings from sunny San Jos�! Welcome to Studies in American Language (SAL) at San Jos� State University! Today, I invite you to learn more about our program and apply to SAL through ApplyESL.com. Since 1975, SAL has offered our students excellent English language instruction to meet their academic, practical and professional needs.... >> Read Entire Message DATA Type : Public Establishment : 1975 Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP,AAIEP Enrollment : 280 - 320 Average Class Size : 14 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: Yes Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Medium Activities : Weekly Location : Urban Transportation : Bus Train CONTACT INFORMATION Studies in American Language San Jose State University Industrial Studies #227 San Jose, CA, 95192-0215 ,  TEL: 408-924-2660 FAX: 408-924-2669 E-mail: sal@salmail.sjsu.edu View Course & Apply Online Academic and TOEFL Preparation American Communication and Culture Program The American Communication and Culture Program is offered in 3-week sessions. Students enrolled in the program receive 20 hours of classroom instruction each week. The program's objective is to improve students' oral communication and conversational skills. Students receive intensive instruction that is designed to develop their four basic skill areas of speaking, writing, reading, and listening while simultaneously participating in a highly-interactive classroom. Elective courses are available to meet students' personal interests and may include: Conversation Strategies and Practice, Current Events, Popular Culture in TV/Film, Business English, and Pronunciation Practice. Students complement their newly-acquired English skills by participating in weekly field trips arranged by SAL; in the past, trips have included excursions to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, the beautiful coastal cities of Monterey and Carmel, the Tech Museum, and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. Class sizes generally range from 5 to 15 students per classroom. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction and for students to receive individual attention from their teachers. CLASS SIZE 5-15 students CLASS LEVELS N/A COURSE LENGTH 3 weeks MINIMUM AGE 18 years old REQUIREMENT N/A VISA INFORMATION I-20 will not be issued HOUSING Homestay Off-Campus Residence DATES  2008 7/28 - 8/15 (3W) 8/04 - 8/22 (3W) APPLICATION FEE US$ 100 TUITION FEE 2008 3 WEEKS US$ 1,350 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE US $435 (Homestay) HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 3 WEEKS US$ 600 N/A US$ 800 OTHERS Airport Pickup Service US$ 65 (San Jose) Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Housing fees include meals. Housing Placement Fee is for Homestay only.