The English Language Center (ELC) creates resources to support our students and campus initiatives. English Guides build pathways to better understand Academic English, language used in campus resources, and U.S. culture.
Each year, a Campus Reading is assigned to the incoming first-year class. ELC Campus Reading Supplements help students read such texts, which may be on unfamiliar topics, and internalize relevant themes from the reading.
Self-paced Learning is for students who need flexibility to learn on their own time. Hybrid resources on Brightspace allow students to complete modules and then schedule appointments with ELC staff to discuss module content as needed.
The ELC endeavors to provide up-to-date resources; however, hyperlinks and campus resources change over time. If you encounter a broken link and are not able to find the information you are seeking through an internet search, please contact the ELC for assistance at elc@vanderbilt.edu.
English Guides
Academic Vocabulary Guide
The Culture and Language of Immersion Vanderbilt
The Culture and Language of Maintaining Academic Integrity
Email Messages Guide
Glossary of Wellbeing Terms
Participating in Campus Film Screenings
Poster Presentation Language
Pronoun Guide
Scholarly Reading Guide
Self-paced Learning
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