| ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) |
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| ESL 004 |
Intermediate
ESL Structure |
3 cr |
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| An intermediate-level
study of syntax and grammar. |
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| ESL 005 |
Intermediate
ESL Reading and Vocabulary |
3 cr |
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| Emphasis
on developing reading speed, comprehension, and
vocabulary through reading of a variety of intermediate-level
texts. |
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| ESL 006 |
Intermediate
ESL Composition |
3 cr |
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| Concentration
on sentence structure and development of the paragraph. |
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| ESL 008 |
Intermediate ESL Oral Skills
|
3 cr |
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| Concentration
on listening, comprehension, and speaking fluency. |
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| ESL 014 |
Advanced ESL Structure
|
3 cr |
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| An
in-depth study of syntax and grammar. |
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| ESL 015
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Advanced ESL Reading and Vocabulary
|
3 cr |
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| Emphasis
on developing speed, comprehension and vocabulary
through reading of a variety of texts. |
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| ESL 016 |
Advanced ESL Composition
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3 cr |
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| Designed
to give a foundation in composition and to serve
as a preparatory course for English 101. It consists
of three areas of concentration: sentence structure,
paragraph organization and essay organization
and development. |
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| ESL 017 |
English for Academic Success
|
3 cr |
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| Emphasis
is on classroom oral presentations using PowerPoint.
Library research skills, note-taking, lecture
comprehension and other skills that international
students need for academic success are also taught. |
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| ESL 018
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Advanced ESL Oral Skills
|
3 cr |
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| Emphasis
is placed on communication, both oral and aural,
in a variety of situations. Designed to enhance
fluency in listening and speaking, and includes note-taking on recorded lectures and making class presentations. |
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| ESL 019 |
ESL Pronunciation
|
3 cr |
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| Concentration
is on improving pronunciation through
the study of American English phonemes, stress, rhythm and intonation. |
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| ESL 020 |
TOEFL Preparation
|
3 cr |
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| A
preparatory class for the computer-based Test
of English as a Foreign Language. Students practice
with exercises and test for the three sections
of the TOEFL: Listening Comprehension, Structure
and Written Expression, and Vocabulary and Reading
Comprehension. |
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| ESL 021 |
American Short Story
|
3 cr |
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| Students
are familiarized with great American authors and
their work of fiction in written and dramatized
forms. Listening skills are
developed through video presentations, writing
skills through book reports, reading skills through
analysis of texts, and oral skills through oral
reports. |
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| ESL 022 |
U.S. Culture
|
3 cr |
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| Students
are sensitized to the difficulties inherent in
cross-culture encounters, and they are provided
with information about American life to help them
in their cultural adjustment. |
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| ESL 023 |
Current Events
|
3 cr |
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| Designed
to stimulate students' language development through
discussion, debate, and readings on topics of
current interest in the news. |
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| ESL 024 |
Basic Word Skills
|
3 cr |
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| Emphasis
is on word building through a study of roots,
prefixes and suffixes. Academic and reading vocabulary
is acquired. Dictionary skills are also emphasized. |
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| ESL 025 |
English on the Internet
|
3 cr |
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| Students
improve a number of English skills by exploring
the numerous ESL web sites for TOEFL preparation,
pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary acquisition,
slang, humor and many other areas. Writing is
practiced via e-mail, and students create their
own web page. |
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| ESL 026 |
The English Verb
|
3 cr |
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| An
intensive review of the English verb system, including
tense, voice and aspect. Ample examples, plus
written and oral exercises and activities, are
designed to make students more secure in their
usage. |
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| ESL 027 |
Practical Vocabulary and Idioms
|
3 cr |
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| Students
rapidly extend their vocabulary through intensive
study of high-frequency words arranged thematically,
such as by profession or in everyday situations.
Groups of special expressions linked to certain
verbs, slang expressions, and idioms are also
taught. |
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| ESL 028 |
Beginning English
|
3 cr |
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| An
introduction to the language for people who know
little or no English. The goal is to achieve a
basic proficiency in understanding, speaking,
reading and writing English. |
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| ESL 029 |
Business English
|
3 cr |
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| The
focus is primarily on acquisition of English business
vocabulary through an examination of American
business procedures and practices. Students also
practice composing resumes, memos, reports, business
letters and other business writing. |
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