English as a Second Language Program

Administrative Office

Lone Mountain, Room 142

Phone: (415) 422-6862

Email: esl@usfca.edu

website: http://www.usfca.edu/esl

Johnnie Johnson Hafernik, Program Coordinator

The Department of Communication Studies at USF provides two programs of instruction to students for whom English is not their first language and who wish to improve their English skills.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for Matriculated Students

ESL classes for matriculated international students are open only to students who have been conditionally admitted to the University and need to improve their English skills. Courses in this program are taught at high intermediate and advanced levels.

ESL Courses

• ESL - 110 Academic Reading/Writing I
• ESL - 111 Academic Oral Communication I
• ESL - 113 Grammar I
• ESL - 115 Seminar Series
• ESL - 116 TOEFL
• ESL - 120 Academic Reading/Writing II
• ESL - 121 Academic Oral Communication II
• ESL - 123 Grammar II
• ESL - 132 Pronouncing American English
• ESL - 135 ESL Writing
• ESL - 030 Graduate Writing/Speaking Practicum

Please see "ESL Course Descriptions".

Intensive ESL Classes for Non-Matriculated Students

In addition to the University ESL courses for matriculated students, the Department of Communication Studies offers intensive English instruction (20-26 hours per week) from intermediate to advanced levels during the Fall and Spring semesters, and three four-week sessions during the Summer. Individuals not admitted to USF degree programs may use these classes to improve their English skills for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

Intensive English Program Courses for Non-matriculated Students

• ESL - 003 Grammar I
• ESL - 001 Academic Oral Communication I
• ESL - 002 Academic Reading/Writing I
• ESL - 013 Grammar II
• ESL - 011 Academic Oral Communication Skills II
• ESL - 012 Academic Reading/Writing II
• ESL - 016 TOEFL
• ESL - 015 Seminar Series
• ESL - 017 Pronouncing American English
• ESL - 007 Graduate Writing/Speaking Practicum

Please see "Intensive English Program Course Descriptions.