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by Prof. Armand Beatty 4 min read

What courses does the EIS program offer?

During the academic year, EIS provides LL.M. students one-hour, small-group consultations focusing on specific language issues (e.g., word choice, grammar). Legal writing faculty refer qualifying students to the program. Students should bring writing samples, not including graded assignments or assignments submitted for a course, to each session.

What classes should I take my first year at Duke University?

EIS 1-on-1 Speaking Consultations. Individual appointments focusing on course presentations, conference talks, oral exams, and interviews. Students should come to each session with a specific speaking task as well as a list of aspects of language they wish to work on. Students may receive feedback on pronunciation, word choice, grammar, and ...

How do I apply to Duke graduate school as an international student?

EIS Courses. Other EIS Services. EIS Support for Visiting Scholars. P artnership with Duke Law School Contact. Brad L. Teague, Ph.D. Assistant Dean and Director English for International Students North Building, Room 406 304 Research Drive Campus Box 103960 Durham, NC 27708 919-613-8129 [email protected]

What is the difference between EIS and academic writing I?

Apr 30, 2021 · CourseLeaf Section Scheduler (CLSS) Departments use CourseLeaf Section Scheduler (CLSS, pronounced “class”) to submit scheduling requests to the Office of the University Registrar (OUR). The OUR then updates the data in DukeHub. CLSS tracks scheduling requests and checks for compliance with the Course Scheduling Policy. CLSS URL.

EIS Language Services for the Duke Law School

EIS has partnered with the Duke Law School to offer the following language services:#N#​

EIS 1-on-1 Consultations (International J.D. Students)

Incoming international J.D. students complete the EIS placement exams upon arrival at Duke to assess their proficiency in written and spoken English.

EIS Small-Group Consultations (LL.M. Students)

During the academic year, EIS provides LL.M. students one-hour, small-group consultations focusing on specific language issues (e.g., word choice, grammar). Legal writing faculty refer qualifying students to the program. Students should bring writing samples, not including graded assignments or assignments submitted for a course, to each session.

Other EIS Services

In addition to administering the English placement exams and offering courses, The Graduate School supports other services for international graduate and professional students whose first language is not English.

EIS 1-on-1 Language-Focused Writing Consultations

One-on-one sessions focusing on sentence-level language issues (e.g., grammar, word choice, punctuation).

EIS 1-on-1 Speaking Consultations

Individual appointments focusing on course presentations, conference talks, oral exams, and interviews. Students should come to each session with a specific speaking task as well as a list of aspects of language they wish to work on. Students may receive feedback on pronunciation, word choice, grammar, and presentation skills.

Do international students have to take English placement exams?

Much of your success in graduate study in the United States will rest on your ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Therefore, international graduate students whose first language is not English are required to take oral and written English placement exams administered by the EIS program upon matriculation.

How long is the Zoom oral exam?

In the written exam, you will write a summary and response to a reading. This exam will take approximately 1 hour. The oral exam consists of a Zoom interview with one or more instructor (s); this interview will last approximately 20 minutes and will be recorded.

What is the Office of the University Registrar?

The Office of the University Registrar works with school and departmental staff in the following schools to create and schedule courses and classrooms each term: Graduate School, Nicholas School of the Environment, Pratt School of Engineering, Sanford School of Public Policy, and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences.

What is HEOA in education?

Effective Fall 2010 the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires all institutions receiving federal financial aid to "publish," in time for registration, a list of all required and recommended books and other course materials for all classes offered at the institution.

Do classes meet in person?

In-Person: the class meets only in person. For faculty who choose to schedule classes on the weekends, the class scheduling periods still apply. Meeting Start and End Times: All classes, regardless of length, must align with the listed start and end times. Specifically, while classes may end before the listed end time, ...

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Exam Schedule

  • The English language placement exams for fall matriculates take place before or during Orientation Week. The exams for spring matriculates take place in the week before classes begin. In fall 2021, the exams will be administered online. You will need a picture ID and your Duke NetID and password. You must take your exams within the dates and times provided by EIS and your d…
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Who Has to Take The Exams

  • You are required to take a writing exam and a speaking exam if you meet allof the following criteria: 1. You are an admitted student. 2. Your first language is something other than English. 3. You are pursuing one of the following degrees at Duke: 3.1. Ph.D.* 3.2. Master of Arts 3.3. Master of Science* 3.4. Master of Arts in Teaching 3.5. Master of Biostatistics (School of Medicine) 3.6…
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Exemptions and Non-Exemptions

  • You are exempt if
    1. You are a non-degree student.
  • YOU MAY BE EXEMPT IF
    1. You meet all of the following criteria: 1.1. Received a TOEFL waiver from The Graduate School 1.2. Completed a four-year undergraduatedegree in an English-speaking institution in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States 1.3. Scored above the 5…
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Exam Format

  • In the written exam, you will write a summary and response to a reading. This exam will take approximately 1 hour. The oral exam consists of a Zoom interview with one or more instructor(s); this interview will last approximately 20 minutes and will be recorded.
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Exam Results

  • Your exam results will be sent to your Duke e-mail address before classes begin. The email will indicate which EIS courses you are required to take. If you are placed into EIS courses, they are Graduate School requirements and you must complete them to receive your degree. EIS courses are intended to be taken early in your academic career. If you are placed into GS 720 and/or GS 7…
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