ESL - English as a Second Language

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Courses

ESL 051 English as a Second Language Level 1
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

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. 4 Lecture Hours. 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

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