American Literature 
This class exposes students to the wonderfully rich and diverse American literature of the past century.  The students read a variety of texts and discuss them in order to gain insights into American culture and history.

Applying to US Colleges and Universities
This course covers all the stages of applying to a college or university.  The students do research on different colleges and universities, define their criteria in choosing a school, send away for information and fill out applications.

Attitudes Through Idioms 
International  students who have a knack for grammar and pronunciation often feel like they’re over their heads when it comes to understanding English idioms.  In this course, students get a feel for some of the more common idiomatic expressions.  Students who stick with it will find that they're able to come a long way in just six weeks.

Basics of Writing
This class is designed for students whose writing system is different from the Roman alphabet and who face special challenges when writing in English.  The students work individually together to improve such basic writing skills as letter formation, spelling punctuation and capitalization.

Behind the Scenes in Terre Haute
This class gives students the opportunity to learn about the culture of a Midwestern American town through field trips to local educational, religious, recreational, and governmental institutions.  By bridging the gap between language learning inside and outside the classroom, the students gain a deeper understanding of American values and ways of life.

Colorado History and Culture
In this course we read articles and watch videos about history of Colorado and the development of the American West.  Topics include Mesa Verde and the Anasazi, local Native American tribes, cowboys, the Pony Express, the railroads, early mining, and pioneer life.   We take weekly field trip to local places of historical interest.
 
Computer Skills
The purpose of this class is to enable students to use a wide variety of computer applications which can promote English language learning as well as general academic preparedness.  Participants become acquainted with necessary computer terminology and practice using a number of programs and applications.  The focus of this class is not be on theory but rather on actual computer use. Among the topics that will be dealt are:  D0S and Windows use, word processing, data bases, spread sheets, e-mail, the Internet and World Wide Web, newsgroups, listservs, downloading programs, compressing and de-compressing files, MUDS, Computer Assisted Instruction, scanning texts and graphics

Culture Video
The purpose of the module is to give students a medium in which to express themselves.  The interaction among the students serves as a way to learn and use language and encourages cooperative learning among students.  In addition, the students address cross-cultural issues which can cause difficulties for international students.  By addressing these issues, the students may be able to avoid some problems for themselves.  The finished product is kept for viewing by future students.

English for Business
This is a specialized course in which students learn how to use their knowledge of English in various aspects of business.  We write resumes, letters and memorandums; read and discuss case studies; write reports; practice verbal skills such as interviewing; go; on field trips to local businesses; and do computer assignments on the stock market.  We also have individual presentations on advertising, marketing, and other topics students are interested in.

English Through Movies
In this class, the students study one or two American movies.  They answer listening comprehension questions and discuss the characters, their relationships and the plot of each movie.  The goals of the course are to help students improve their listening skills, build vocabulary, increase their understanding of idiomatic English and practice speaking.  The students also gain a better understanding of American culture.
 
English Through Television and Film
This course gives students the opportunity to work with English in “real life” situations while reacting to classic American television shows and recent American popular films.  During the course, the students participate in activities designed to give them an opportunity to employ various language skills.  The material selected for this course is designed to stimulate interesting discussions about American culture, race relations, sex roles, etc.

English Through the Golden Age of American Television
This course uses a variety of classic television programs from the 1950's and 1960's.  Each class focuses on a different television show, such as a situation comedy, American western, dramatic television theater or program of horror and suspense.  The students will participate in several different types of group activities during each class.

Listening and Dictation
At the beginning of this course, the students will improve their listening skills for different situations.  Then they work on dictations to improve their listening, writing, punctuation and written grammar skills.

Pronunciation
This class is designed to increase students’ sensitivity to sounds and help them to improve their pronunciation.  The students work individually and in groups to overcome their specific pronunciation difficulties.

Study Skills
This course is designed to help students evaluate and develop their study skills.  Topics such as scheduling, goal-setting, managing time, reading effectively, note-taking and studying for exams are discussed.  The dynamics of most American classrooms, including the roles of teachers and students, are also be addressed.  The goal is for INTERLINK students to feel more comfortable and be more successful in American classes.

Survival Skills and Community Orientation
This course teaches students the language needed to basic needs (survival English), and introduces them to the university and the community.  Students learn how to order food in a restaurant, make simple telephone calls, do their banking, ask for and give directions, etc.  They also visit certain facilities at the university and in town.
 
Test-Taking Strategies
This course is geared towards students who must take standardized such as the TOEFL, GRE and GMAT.  It is designed to help them feel more comfortable with and perform better on those tests.  The ants are exposed to question types, learn test-taking strategies and practice taking sample tests.

U.S. Culture
This class helps students identity attitudes and beliefs which are common to Americans, as well as explore the reasons for such attitudes and beliefs.  In this class, the students read and discuss American folktales, cross-cultural dialogs, and news articles.  They also respond to cultural surveys and interview Americans.

Understanding Natural Spoken English
Students who can easily understand everything their English teacher says often find it difficult to comprehend what people say outside the classroom.  This is because when Americans speak quickly, their pronunciation changes.  "What do you want to do?" sounds like Whaddayawannado?"  By learning to recognize these changes in pronunciation, students in this course improve their ability to understand natural spoken English.

Video Production in English
The students in this class create and produce a video program. They are involved in all phases (script-writing, interviewing, appearing on camera, videotaping, and editing) of video production.  They have the opportunity to "create" something permanent while working together with other INTERLINK students as well as Americans on the campus and in the community.