ESL Focus - Noncredit Courses
ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200
Development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and basic computer skills through the use of language learning software and online ESL resources. Designed to meet the needs of ESL students at various levels.
ADVISE: Basic literacy in English
Basic pronunciation skills for beginning-level English language learners. Letter-sound correspondence, stress, intonation, and rhythm are introduced.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Pronunciation skills for improved oral communication. Review of formation and production of English sounds. Rhythm, stress, and intonation in ESL intermediate-level words, sentences and conversations.
ADVISE: Native language literacy
Low beginning speaking and listening skills. Participation in short conversations in routine social situations to communicate basic needs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning speaking and listening skills. Participation in simple conversations about common topics in routine social situations.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High-beginning level English language (ESL) reading and writing focus course. Comprehension of simplified written texts about everyday life and work. Writing short paragraphs in common everyday life and workplace contexts.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate speaking and listening skills. Participation in conversations and discussions on familiar and some unfamiliar topics.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low-intermediate level English language (ESL) reading and writing focus course. Comprehension of adapted written texts. Development of short, clearly-organized paragraphs for a variety of purposes.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
High intermediate speaking and listening skills. Participation in discussions and extended conversations on a variety of current topics.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Intermediate-level English language skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are expanded through interactive group projects using digital technology in an abridged course. Exposure to vocabulary and skills in using digital technology and online ESL resources.
ADVISE: Native language literacy
Low beginning speaking and listening focus course. Language for daily life and participation in simple conversations.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning speaking and listening focus course. Comprehension of important points and details in spoken English. Communication in familiar social and workplace contexts.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate speaking and listening focus course. Comprehension of adapted and some authentic narrative and informational oral texts. Participation in discussions on career, social, and academic topics.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
High intermediate speaking and listening focus course. Extended communication on a wide range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of a wide variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational spoken texts.