American Language and Culture (ALC) Program

Since 1977, the American Language and Culture Program at Stanford University has been jointly offered by Stanford University Summer Session, the English for Foreign Students at the Stanford Language Center, and VIA. Participants explore contemporary U.S. culture through morning English-language classes, sociology lectures, and field trips. Two 70-student sessions are offered.

Program goals are for participants to:

• Build English academic and communication skills
• Increase understanding of contemporary culture in the United States
• Develop appreciation of the cultural backgrounds of all participants