ESL

English as a Second Language (ESL)

300-Level Courses

ESL 301 : Advanced Academic English for International Students.

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
PREREQUISITE:	For bilingual foreign students.
DESCRIPTION:	Integrated skills course for nonnative English speakers, primarily focused on academic listening, speaking, and the basic skills needed for success at an American university.

Course Outcomes

ESL 302 : Advanced English Pronunciation for International Students.

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
PREREQUISITE:	For bilingual foreign students.
DESCRIPTION:	Improving the speaking ability of nonnative English students, emphasizing rhetorical and communication strategies, pronunciation, stress, rhythm, intonation, and fluency.

Course Outcomes

ESL 303 : College Reading and Study Skills for International Students.

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
PREREQUISITE:	For bilingual foreign students.
DESCRIPTION:	Learning strategies to improve reading speed and to understand materials used in university classes.
NOTE:	Should be taken during the first year (for nonnative English speakers).

Course Outcomes

ESL 304 : Academic Writing for International Students.

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
PREREQUISITE:	For bilingual foreign students.
DESCRIPTION:	Learning how to write essays, reports, and research papers acceptable in an American university
NOTE:	Should be taken before ELang 105 or Engl 150.

Course Outcomes

ESL 305 : Applied Grammar for International Students.

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
PREREQUISITE:	For international students.
RECOMMENDED:	Concurrent enrollment in ESL 304 or ELang 105.
DESCRIPTION:	Increasing correct grammar use in academic writing.

Course Outcomes

400-Level Courses

ESL 404 : ESL Advanced Composition.

WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
PREREQUISITE:	For graduate international ESL students.
DESCRIPTION:	Research and writing techniques for prethesis work.

Course Outcomes