ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

ESL 103 English as a Second Language: Writing I 3 credits
This course focuses on paragraph development, including an emphasis on sentence structure and the writing process. Students learn grammar in the context of specific writing activities. Students respond in writing to prompts and short readings. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED and appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 104 English as a Second Language: Writing II 3 credits
This course refines paragraph writing skills while introducing and developing the essay. Students learn more complex grammar and sentence structure. Students write paragraphs and essays, in response to simple prompts and readings. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED and ESL 103 passed with a grade of “C” or higher, or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 105 English as a Second Language: Writing III 3 credits
This course develops students’ skills in essay writing. Students focus on writing and revising longer pieces using complex structures and appropriate rhetorical modes. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED and ESL 104 passed with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 113 English as a Second Language: Reading I 3 credits
This course focuses on reading skills and vocabulary development. Students develop and demonstrate reading comprehension through class discussions and written responses in complete sentences and short paragraphs. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED and appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 114 English as a Second Language: Reading II 3 credits
This course emphasizes reading longer passages and increasing academic vocabulary. Students develop and demonstrate comprehension and critical reading skills through class discussions and written responses in paragraphs and short essays. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED; and ESL 113 passed with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 115 English as a Second Language: Reading III 3 credits
This course focuses on the critical reading skills necessary to understand content course readings. Students demonstrate their ability to comprehend, analyze and synthesize information through class discussions and more complex writing assignments. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses
is a “C”.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED; and ESL 114 passed with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 132 English as a Second Language: Intermediate Listening/Speaking 3 cr
Non-native speakers of English learn basic and intermediate spoken English skills necessary for social and academic interaction. The course explores American language customs, practical grammar, and correct pronunciation, including elements of intonation, stress, and rhythm.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED; and ESL 133 passed with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 133 English as a Second Language: Speaking I 3 credits
This course focuses on the speaking and pronunciation skills that are necessary in an academic setting. Students practice speaking by responding to open-ended questions in response to class readings or discussions on a topic. Students prepare and give brief presentations in class using academic vocabulary. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English and High school diploma or GED and appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 143 English as a Second Language: Note-Taking I 3 credits
In this course, students learn to develop a system of note-taking while listening to short academic lectures. Students use their lecture notes and course reading to complete a variety of academic assignments, such as, responding to comprehension questions in sentence and paragraph form. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisite: Non-native speakers of English and High School Diploma or GED and appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 144 English as a Second Language: Note-Taking II 3 credits
In this course, students continue to develop a system of note-taking while listening to academic lectures. Students use their lecture notes and course readings to summarize and synthesize information in paragraphs and short essays. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisite: Non-native speakers of English and High School Diploma or GED and appropriate placement score or ESL 143 passed with a grade of “C” or higher

ESL 145 English as a Second Language: Note-Taking III 3 credits
In this course, students refine their academic note-taking skills in preparation for content area courses. Students use their lecture notes and course readings to summarize, synthesize and evaluate information in paragraphs and essays. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a “C”.
Prerequisite: Non-native speakers of English and High School Diploma or GED and appropriate placement score or ESL 145 passed with a grade of “C” or higher.

ESL 231 English as a Second Language: Advanced Listening/Speaking 3 credits
This course helps non-native speakers of English develop the oral language fluency necessary for social and academic interaction. Students gain advanced skills to understand spoken English and to increase their facility in spoken English. The course focuses on assisting students to acquire a larger vocabulary in order to participate more easily in social and academic situations.
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English; High school diploma or GED; and ESL 132 passed with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S