English as a Second Language Course Descriptions

ESL - 001. Academic Oral Communication I (0)

Focus is on active listening and speaking skills that are necessary to function successfully in a university class. Development of listening strategies, note taking techniques, presentation skills and discussion skills are emphasized. Cross Listed With: ESL - 111

ESL - 002. Academic Reading/Writing I (0)

Focus is on improving students' abilities in reading comprehension and vocabulary skills and on the organization and writing of paragraphs and short essays. Cross Listed With: ESL - 110

ESL - 003. Grammar I (0)

Focus is on intermediate English grammar structures and functions. Cross Listed With: ESL - 113

ESL - 004. Special Topics I (0)

Focus is on the integration of English language skills in learning and discussing cultural and academic issues.

ESL - 007. Graduate Writing/Speaking Practicum (0)

Focus on academic writing and speaking skills needed by graduate students. (ESL 601 open to IME students ONLY.) Cross Listed With: ESL - 030ESL - 601

ESL - 008. ESL Writing (0)

Focus is on preparing non-native speakers of English for college level writing by developing accuracy and fluency in written communication. Cross Listed With: ESL - 135

ESL - 011. Academic Oral Communication Skills II (0)

Focus on active listening skills in academic and non-academic situations. Development of note taking techniques and discussion and writing skills needed when responding to academic lectures. Cross Listed With: ESL - 121

ESL - 012. Academic Reading/Writing II (0)

Focus is on reading university-level material more rapidly and more efficiently, and on demonstrating comprehension through an articulate oral or written response and on the skills needed for writing academic reports and essays. Cross Listed With: ESL - 120

ESL - 013. Grammar II (0)

Focus is on advanced English grammar structures and functions.

Cross Listed With: ESL - 123

ESL - 015. Seminar Series (0)

Focus on specific aspects of English such as idioms or vocabulary and overall improvement in English language skills.

Cross Listed With: ESL - 115

ESL - 016. TOEFL (0)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 460 and above/ibtTOEFL 48 and above. Focus on test taking and skill areas covered on the TOEFL test: listening, speaking, writing, and reading/vocabulary. Some focus on written structure also. Emphasis is on building test taking and language skills needed to do well on the TOEFL.

Cross Listed With: ESL - 116

ESL - 017. Pronouncing American English (0)

Designed for non-native speakers who wish to have more American pronunciation and speech patterns and who wish to gain confidence in using English in academic, professional and social situations. Cross Listed With: ESL - 132

ESL - 030. Graduate Writing/Speaking Practicum (3)

Focus on academic writing and speaking skills needed by graduate students. (ESL 601 open to IME students ONLY.) Cross Listed With: ESL - 007ESL - 601

ESL - 041. Integrated Skills I (0)

Low intermediate level. Focus on improving students' basic English skills of grammar, reading, vocabulary, and writing.

ESL - 042. Oral Communication Skills I (0)

Low intermediate level. Focus on conversational skills, pronunciation, and vocabulary in daily situations.

ESL - 051. Integrated Skills II (0)

Focus is improving students' basic English skills of grammar, reading, vocabulary, and writing with some discussion.

ESL - 052. Oral Communication Skills II (0)

Intermediate level. Focus is on listening and speaking skills in daily situations Academic oral skills are also introduced.

ESL - 061. Integrated Skills III (0)

Low advanced level. Focus is on integration of the basic English skills of grammar, reading, vocabulary, and writing.

ESL - 062. Oral Communication Skills III (0)

Low advanced level. Focus is on listening and speaking skills in daily situations and academic settings.

ESL - 071. Integrated Skills IV (0)

High advanced level. Focus is on integration of the basic English skills of grammar, reading, vocabulary, and writing for academic purposes.

ESL - 072. Oral Communication Skills IV (0)

High advanced level. Focus is on listening and speaking skills in daily situations and academic settings.

ESL - 073. Business English (0)

Focus is on integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing using business content.

ESL - 110. Academic Reading/Writing I (8)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 460-497/ibtTOEFL 48-60. Focus is on improving students' abilities in reading comprehension and vocabulary skills and on the organization and writing of paragraphs and short essays. Cross Listed With: ESL - 002

ESL - 111. Academic Oral Communication I (4)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 460-497/ibtTOEFL 48-60. Focus is on active listening and speaking skills that are necessary to function successfully in daily life and in a university class. Cross Listed With: ESL - 001

ESL - 113. Grammar I (4)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 460-497/ibtTOEFL 48-60. Focus is on intermediate English grammar structures and functions. Cross Listed With: ESL - 003

ESL - 115. Seminar Series (2)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 460-547/ibtTOEFL 48-80. Focus on specific aspects of English such as idioms or vocabulary and overall improvement in English language skills. Cross Listed With: ESL - 015

ESL - 116. TOEFL (3-4)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 460-547/ibtTOEFL 48-78. Focus on test taking and skill areas covered on the TOEFL test: listening, speaking, writing, and reading/vocabulary. Some focus on written structure also. Emphasis is on building test taking and language skills needed to do well on the TOEFL. Cross Listed With: ESL - 016

ESL - 120. Academic Reading/Writing II (8)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 500-547/ibtTOEFL 62-78. Focus is on the skills needed for writing academic reports and essays, on reading university-level material more rapidly and more efficiently, and on demonstrating comprehension through an articulate oral or written response. Cross Listed With: ESL - 012

ESL - 121. Academic Oral Communication II (4)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 500-547/ibtTOEFL 62-78. Focus on active listening and speaking skills that are needed to function successfully in a university class. Development of listening strategies, note taking techniques, oral production skills and formal presentation skills. Cross Listed With: ESL - 011

ESL - 123. Grammar II (4)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 500-547/ibtTOEFL 62-78. Focus is on advanced English grammar structures and functions. Cross Listed With: ESL - 013

ESL - 132. Pronouncing American English (2)

Designed for non-native speakers who wish to have more American pronunciation and speech patterns and who wish to gain confidence in using English in academic, professional and social situations. Cross Listed With: ESL - 017

ESL - 135. ESL Writing (4)

Prerequisite: paper and pencil TOEFL 550-587ibtTOEFL 79-95. Focus is on preparing non-native speakers of English for college level writing by developing accuracy and fluency in written communication. Cross Listed With: ESL - 008