— Program Goals

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To prepare for academic work at Missouri Southern English languege ability
To support language learners throughout their time at MSSU with support beyond the IEP.
To provide instruction for English language learners in business or for personal purposes.
To serve the International Mission of Missouri Southern by increasing the impact of international students on campus and in the Joplin community.
To provide English language instruction through native speakers of American English, speakers of World Englishes, and others who are themselves second language learners of English.
To provide many opportunities for learning and using English, including:
- classroom instruction
- conversation partnerships
- on campus language activity groups (reading clubs, Toastmasters, etc.)
- off-campus language activities
- participation in community groups that provide cultural experience
- on campus housing with native speakers of English
To help new residents to the Joplin area learn the language necessary for their needs.

Cooking Activity at the IEP