ESL

ESL 051 English as a Second Language Level 1
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course that integrates English skills including reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening comprehension. Topics include: American culture, cross-cultural communication, and the immigrant experience.
Prerequisites: None

ESL 052 English as a Second Language Level 2
4 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A continuation of ESL 051. Topics include: American culture, cross-cultural communication, the immigrant experience, and current events.
Prerequisites: ESL 051 (minimum grade C) or appropriate placement test score

ESL 055 English as a Second Language: Grammar
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course for non-native speakers on English grammar skills. Topics include: verb tenses, count and non-count nouns, active and passive voice, and grammatical articles.
Prerequisites: None

ESL 060 English as a Second Language: Pronunciation
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course for non-native speakers on pronunciation of standard American English. Topics include: stress, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary, idioms, cross-cultural communication, and coping strategies.
Prerequisites: None

ESL 198 First Year Special Topics in English as a Second Language
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to English as a Second Language, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

ESL 199 First Year Independent Project in English as a Second Language
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to English as a Second Language that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by English as a Second Language faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

ESL 298 Second Year Special Topics in English as a Second Language
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to English as a Second Language, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

ESL 299 Second Year Independent Project in English as a Second Language
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to English as a Second Language that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by English as a Second Language faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section