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AL 101 Intensive English
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Prerequisites:
Twenty-three hours of concentrated study each week comprising grammar, vocabulary, speed reading, reading comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, listening, note taking, writing, and American culture. The course includes five hours per week of computer assisted instruction in grammar and vocabulary. International students enrolled in AL 101 may not concurrently enroll in academic classes. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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AL 201 Intermediate English
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Prerequisites:
Academic Reading Component: The main objectives of the intermediate reading course are vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and reading efficiency. Students study techniques necessary for comprehending academic texts as well as other materials they encounter daily. Listening and Speaking Component: This intermediate level course includes training in the techniques and skills of lecture comprehension, note taking, oral presentation and group task-solving techniques. Academic Writing Component: Prepares students for the writing tasks they will be asked to perform in their academic programs. Academic writing involves summarizing information, writing descriptions, making observations, and explaining processes. | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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AL 202 Enhanced Intermediate English
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Prerequisites:
AL 202 incorporates an additional nine hours per week of computer-based learning into the traditional AL 201 curriculum. This class is open only to international students who have placed into Intermediate English, but are unable, because of unusual circumstances, to otherwise maintain full-time enrollment. Admission to this class is determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the International Services Office. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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AL 315 Academic Writing and Culture Seminar
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Prerequisites:
The primary objective of this course is to provide an advanced ESL student with the composition skills necessary for graduate and undergraduate class work. Topics include summarizing information, writing descriptions, making observations, and explaining processes. | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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AL 500 International Enrollment
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Prerequisites:
A special enrollment class for international students who have completed all course work, but who must maintain enrollment status while engaged in full-time dissertation, thesis, or other work necessary to the completion of a degree. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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