English as a Second Language

This course is designed to prepare students for ESL 122 through a review of the basic structures of the English language and an introduction to intermediate grammar structures in both written and spoken forms. Students demonstrate readiness for ESL 122 through mastery of a cumulative final exam. ESL 012 does not count toward a degree. Grade points earned in this course will be included permanently in the student's SPI. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or test score of 55/120. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course is designed to prepare students for ESL 123 by developing reading vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. ESL 013 does not count toward a degree. Grade points earned in this course will be included permanently in the student's SPI. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or test score of 55/120. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course is designed to review the patterns of English sentences, develop paragraph writing, and begin basic essay writing in preparation for ESL 124. As part of the final evaluation students must demonstrate their readiness for ESL 124 by an in-class writing sample. A student who completes ESL 014 must complete ESL 124 before registering for ENG 091, ENG 092 or ENG 101. ESL 014 does not count toward a degree. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or a minimum ESL writing test score of 3. Grade points earned in this course will be included permanently in the student's SPI. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course is designed to develop students' oral/aural skills in preparation for ESL 125. Students will participate in discussions, give presentations, do listening activities, and practice pronunciation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or test score of 48-100. ESL 015 does not count toward a degree. Grade points earned in this course will be included permanently in the student's SPI. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course is designed to foster mastery of advanced structures of the English language, in both written and spoken form. As part of the final evaluation of this course, students will demonstrate proficiency on a cumulative final exam. Prerequisite: ESL 012 with a C- or better or permission of the instructor, or test score of 81/120. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course is designed to develop students' academic English vocabulary and reading comprehension skills to prepare the student for ESL 126 and advanced college-level work. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL 013 with a C- or better or permission of the instructor, or test score of 81-120. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

This course is designed to prepare students for ESL126, ENG 092/ENG101, or ENG 101. Students will apply standard English academic writing structures to compose paragraphs, essays and apply MLA standards to written assignments. As part of the final assessment in ESL 124, students will submit a Writing Portfolio that represents their writing development through the semester. Portfolios will be evaluated by either or both ESL and English Department faculty. The evaluation of the Portfolio will determine if the student passes ESL 124. Prerequisite: ESL 014 with a C- or better or permission of the instructor, or an ESL writing test score of 4-5. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression.

This course is designed to develop students' oral/aural skills through the use of group discussion, presentations and listening activities. Prerequisite: ESL 015 with a C- or better or permission of the instructor, or test score of 72-100. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.

ESL126 is designed to prepare students for ENG 092/ENG101, or ENG101. This course focuses on developing English language proficiency by integrating reading, writing, and learning strategies. Using a theme-based approach, emphasis is placed on critical thinking and reading skills to comprehend, summarize, analyze, and make connections between texts. Students will respond to readings through assignments that require paragraph and essay writing. Students will follow American English, academic writing standards, as well as integrate, quotations and citations in MLA format. Writing assignments will incorporate fundamental skills such as standard English punctuation, sentence, structure, grammar, and appropriate word choices. As part of the final assessment, students will submit a portfolio to demonstrate proficiency to transition to ENG 092/ENG, 101, or ENG 101. A passing grade of C- is required to pass ESL 126. Prerequisites: For all students a pre or co-requisite ESL122 or a score of 99 or above on the ESL grammar placement test. Students with a passing grade in ESL123 or a score of 95 or better on the ESL reading placement test and a passing grade in ESL124, or an ESL writing placement test score of 4 or 5, or in lieu of ESL124 criteria a passing grade in ESL014 of B+ or better. Students may be placed in ESL126 with the permission of the ESL Coordinator. Six lecture hours per week. Six credits will count toward a foreign language elective. Grade points earned in this course will be computed into the student's GPA. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Multicultural and Social Perspectives and Written Communication. 6 credits, Fall Spring. Attendance required for an online course that meets on a specific day and time.