Fundamentals of English and Writing is a literature-based writing course. The study of essays and fiction in their historical, cultural and philosophical contexts allows students to develop and understanding and appreciation of two major literary genres. As a feature of the HEOP Summer Enrichment Program, this non-credit summer course will give students the tools geared towards attaining college level writing competence. The main focus will be on writing essays and research papers utilizing the tools of proofreading, editing and citing in MLA format.

The Summer Certificate Program (SCP) is a certificate-bearing course in which students work to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening in an art and design context. Students study 24 Hours per week in this course.

Integrated skills course designed to help students make progress in reading, writing, speaking and listening in an art and design context. Students study 12 Hours per week in this course.

Provides integrated English language skills instruction to Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP) program students, with a focus on speaking skills and academic preparation.

Provides integrated English language skills instruction to Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP) program students, with a focus on listening skills and academic preparation.

Provides integrated English language skills instruction to Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP) program students, with a focus on writing skills and academic preparation.

Provides specific English language skills instruction to Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP) program students who wish to understand the relationship between that which is seen (visual) and that which is spoken or written (verbal).

Provides specific English language skills strategies to Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP) program students in order for them to succeed in lecture and studio classes.

Provides specific English language skills strategies to Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP) program students in order for them to write effectively for college-level courses, including graduate (MFA) thesis preparation and completion.

Provides integrated English language skills instruction to Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP) program students, with a focus on reading skills and academic preparation.

The Intensive English Program accommodates those international students who have yet to satisfy Pratt's Intensive English requirement. Classes of no more than 12 students each emphasize listening and reading comprehension skills through methods and materials that complement students' artistic and academic careers. Students are encouraged to utilize the state-of-the-art computerized Language Resource Center for additional practice, and the Writing and Tutorial Center for one-on-one tutoring and conversation practice. The course is developmental in nature and is not offered for academic credit.

The purpose of this independent study course is to provide international students English language instructional options outside the realm of a standard classroom.