Students in the AUAP/EWU program attend an average of 20 hours per week of classes in a a specially designed program. Classes in the AUAP Program are student-centered, communicative, and give students many opportunities for active participation. The following is an overview of the classes offered.

Integrated English Skills I and II
You will improve your ability to understand English and to speak more fluently. You will also develop your reading comprehension and writing skills through the study of English grammar. The textbook for this class will present language using high interest topics and interactive lessons. You will take part in various communicative activities such as group discussions, interviews with Americans, speeches, and presentations. You will use authentic listening materials including movies and the Internet. During "EWU Student for a Day," you will also have an opportunity to visit EWU classes with an American partner. In addition, you will exchange letters with an elementary school student and will visit the school to meet your pen pal and learn about education in the United States.

International Communications (International Relations Majors)
This course is designed to help you recognize the diversity within our global environment and to help you develop the skills and awareness needed to understand and interact successfully within the international community. You will learn appropriate terms and concepts needed for effectively communicating about cultural values, current events, world issues and the demographics of diverse nations and cultures.

Global Issues (Business, Economics and Law Majors)
This course is designed to help you examine the issue of population, resource consumption, national and international conflicts, and poverty throughout the world and to discover the ways they are interconnected. Activities will include discussion, reading, research, web site activities, and watching videos. You will be given a research assignment based on your major field of study.

TOEIC Preparation
You will learn about the different parts of the TOEIC and analyze the types of questions and answer choices that are included in the test. You will learn and practice the various grammar structures and vocabulary items that are likely to be tested. This practice will be done through interactive activities that will help you learn and remember the items taught. There will be activities to help improve listening comprehension and to practice grammar structures in specially designed websites on the Internet. You will take practice tests to help you identify areas you need to study the most. You will also be given many useful hints and strategies for taking the test so that you can be prepared academically, mentally, and physically.

Sports and Recreation
The purpose of this class is to encourage you to participate in lifetime activities that promote social interaction and healthy attitudes about exercise for enjoyment and recreation. Depending on the cycle, you may choose classes such as racquetball, golf, basketball, tennis, Yoga, volleyball, aerobics, softball, and soccer. You wil also improve skills in English by attending many of these classes with American students.