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ESL 1100 Introduction to English as a Second Language Level I
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An introduction to the English language including its sounds, writing system, vocabulary and structure. Students will experience the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading in a practical scenario with individualized attention. Emphasis will be placed on culture. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 1110 Introduction to English as a Second Language Level II
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A continuation of 1100 building upon previously-acquired language fluency and aimed at augmenting vocabulary and structure in a practical context. Increasing attention will be devoted to individual student practice and needs. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar. Culture will continue to be emphasized. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 1120 Introduction to English as a Second Language Level III
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Prerequisites:
ESL 1120 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
A third level of language study permitting the student to utilize the target language in increasingly complex ways and in more rapid speech patterns. Culture will continue to be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 1150 Introductory Business English Level I
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An introductory level of English designed to present students with the basics in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing in the business context. Cultural business themes will be incorporated into instruction. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 2100 Intermediate English as a Second Language Level I
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Prerequisites:
ESL 1120 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
An intermediate level of English focusing on increased structural accuracy in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will be exposed to print and other media to improve proficiency in the four skill areas. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 2110 Intermediate English as a Second Language Level II
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A continuation of 2100 integrating past vocabulary and structures into new and more sophisticated forms of speaking and enhanced reading comprehension. Students will write cohesive summaries of material read or heard. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 2120 Intermediate English as a Second Language Level III
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ESL 2110 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
A third intermediate level of English language study in which more complex forms of speaking, listening, reading and writing will be developed and reinforced through the use of a variety of materials and activities. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar.<p>By the conclusion of 2120, most of the language's critical structures will have been introduced or practiced. Students will demonstrate increased knowledge of the English language and its effect on the world.<br> | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 2150 Intermediate Communication
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This course is designed to improve one or more language skill areas (speaking, listening comprehension, reading and/or writing) in a customized context. Focus may be centered either in traditional academic or business contexts or a combination of both. Oral presentation skills will be practiced and aural skills honed. Cultural proficiency will be enhanced as well, according to the specific needs of student(s). For business clients, technical vocabulary can integrated into the curriculum. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3100 Advanced English as a Second Language Level I
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Prerequisites:
ESL 2110 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
An advanced level of study of the English language in which students will combine learned elements. They will connect discourse on a variety of topics. They will read and demonstrate comprehension of longer prose of several paragraphs in length. They will demonstrate correct usage of many components of English grammar and will scaffold on that knowledge. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3110 Advanced English as a Second Language Level II
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Prerequisites:
ESL 3100 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
This second level of advanced English language study will expose students to authentic situations to promote mastering listening and reading skills. Students will initiate and sustain conversations on practical, social, professional and abstract topics, hypothesize and support their opinions in spoken and written forms. They will continue to demonstrate correct usage of many components of English grammar and will continue to build on that knowledge. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3120 Advanced English as a Second Language Level III
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Prerequisites:
ESL 3110 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Students participating in this third level of advanced language study will exhibit pronounced accuracy in all four language skill areas and marked cultural proficiency. They will continuously expand vocabulary and master grammatical structures in order to communicate more effectively with others. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3150 Advanced Business English Level III
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An advanced level of business language study designed to increase precision in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Job-specific technical vocabulary is emphasized. Advanced cultural themes are an integral part of course themes and vocabulary. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3160 Accent Reduction
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Designed for students who want to improve their speaking and listening skills. Instruction focuses on subject matter comprehension, discussion, and the improvement of speech articulation and pronunciation. Where a need is indicated, academic and business presentations are included. Those in business learn to improve their oral presentation skills. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3950 Advanced Conversation
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Prerequisites:
ESL 2120 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
An advanced level of language study which focuses on improving participant's oral/aural proficiency by having them initiate and sustain dialogue in diverse subjects. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3980 Advanced Reading and Writing
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Prerequisites:
ESL 2120 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
An advanced level of language in which selected short stories, poems and passages from contemporary literature are read, and comprehension of material is demonstrated through discussion. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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ESL 3990 Advanced Classroom Culture
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Prerequisites:
ESL 2120 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
An advanced level of language study which focuses on acculturation into higher education in the US. Themes include: classroom culture (pedadical norms and expectations), academic integrity (plagiarism: what constitutes plagiarism, forms of and consequences of plagiarizing), critical thinking (what it means and how to apply CT skills in higher education), oral presentations/using visual tools (learning the art of oral presentations/using visual aids to enhance presentations), the group dynamic (working in groups on team-based assignments), American idiomatic expressions (how they are threaded throughout academia). All of these themes are integrated throughout the US higher education system and are the basis for grades. New skills will be practiced in class. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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