(esl) English as a Second Language Courses

Note: Initial selection of an ESL course is determined by results of ESL placement testing.


(4 credits)  ESL 051 - ESL Speech Concepts I
Prerequisite: score of 55-69 on Listening section of Accuplacer test
Develops listening and speaking competency in English. Stresses spontaneous spoken English to develop comprehensibility and fluency. New vocabulary and grammar are acquired and practiced in meaningful contexts. Reading, writing, and the study of vocabulary and grammar are assigned outside of class to facilitate fluent listening and speaking during class meetings. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 052 - ESL Reading and Critical Thinking I
Prerequisite: score of 60-74 on Reading section of Accuplacer test
Provides guided reading, critical analysis, and interpretation of a variety of academic texts in English for the high-beginner level student. New vocabulary and grammar acquired from reading meaningful texts. Practice of language elements and structures assigned outside of class to facilitate analysis and interpretation of texts during class meetings. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 053 - ESL Writing Concepts I
Prerequisite: score of 1 on WritePlacer section of Accuplacer test
Develops academic writing in English. Guides critical analysis of academic texts in English. Supports the development of ideas and the effective structure of essays and a research paper. New vocabulary and grammar are acquired from reading meaningful texts and practiced through meaningful original writing. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 061 - ESL Speech Concepts II
Prerequisite: ESL 051 or score of 70-84 on Listening section of Accuplacer test
Develops listening and speaking competency in English. Stresses spontaneous spoken English to develop comprehensibility and fluency. New vocabulary and grammar are acquired and practiced in meaningful contexts. Reading, writing, and the study of vocabulary and grammar are assigned outside of class to facilitate fluent listening and speaking during class meetings. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 062 - ESL Reading and Critical Thinking II
Prerequisite: ESL 052 or score of 75-94 on Reading section of Accuplacer test
Provides guided reading, critical analysis, and interpretation of a variety of academic texts in English for the high-beginner level student. New vocabulary and grammar acquired from reading meaningful texts. Practice of language elements and structures assigned outside of class to facilitate analysis and interpretation of texts during class meetings. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 063 - ESL Writing Concepts II
Prerequisite: ESL 053 or score of 2 on WritePlacer section of Accuplacer test
Develops academic writing in English. Guides critical analysis of academic texts in English. Supports the development of ideas and the effective structure of essays and a research paper. New vocabulary and grammar are acquired from reading meaningful texts and practiced through meaningful original writing. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 071 - ESL Speech Concepts III
Prerequisite: ESL 061 or score of 85-100 on Listening section of Accuplacer test
Develops listening and speaking competency in English. Stresses spontaneous spoken English to develop comprehensibility and fluency. New vocabulary and grammar are acquired and practiced in meaningful contexts. Reading, writing, and the study of vocabulary and grammar are assigned outside of class to facilitate fluent listening and speaking during class meetings. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 072 - ESL Reading and Critical Thinking III
Prerequisite: ESL 062 or score of 95-111 on Reading section of Accuplacer test
Provides guided reading, critical analysis, and interpretation of a variety of academic texts in English for the high-beginner level student. New vocabulary and grammar acquired from reading meaningful texts. Practice of language elements and structures assigned outside of class to facilitate analysis and interpretation of texts during class meetings. 4 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ESL 073 - ESL Writing Concepts III
Prerequisite: ESL 063 or score of 3-4 on WritePlacer section of Accuplacer test
Develops academic writing in English. Guides critical analysis of academic texts in English. Supports the development of ideas and the effective structure of essays and a research paper. New vocabulary and grammar are acquired from reading meaningful texts and practiced through meaningful original writing. 4 lecture hours

course outline   current classes