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Current catalog year: 2023-2024
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English as a Second Language [change]
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ESLG 0071 - Beginning Reading And Writing - 5 hrs.
A beginning English reading and writing course for non-native speakers. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0072 - Beginning Structure - 5 hrs.
A beginning English structure course for non-native speakers. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0073 - Pronunciation - 2 hrs.
The first of two English pronunciation courses for non-native speakers with emphasis on phonetics, rhythm, stress and intonation and the features of English phrasing. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0074 - Beginning Oral Proficiency - 3 hrs.
A beginning English oral proficiency course for non-native speakers. Development of basic conversation skills utilizing the language laboratory, classroom and extended activities. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0081 - Low Intermediate Reading And Writing - 5 hrs.
The first of two intermediate English reading and writing courses for nonnative speakers. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0071 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0082 - Low Intermediate Structure - 5 hrs.
The first of two intermediate English structure courses for non-native speakers. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0072 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0083 - Pronunciation - 2 hrs.
The second of two English pronunciation courses for non-native speakers. A continuation of ESL-0073. Focuses on increasing accuracy in pronunciation. Addresses individual needs. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0073 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0084 - Low Intermediate Oral Proficiency - 3 hrs.
The first of two intermediate oral proficiency courses for non-native speakers. Emphasis on fluency and communication skills in real life academic and non-academic contexts. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0074 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0091 - Intermediate Reading And Writing - 5 hrs.
The second of two intermediate English reading and writing courses for nonnative speakers. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0081 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0092 - Intermediate Structure - 5 hrs.
The second of two intermediate English structure courses for non-native speakers. Prerequisite: Minimum of "C" in ESL-0082 or placement based on competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0093 - Aural Comprehension - 2 hrs.
A listening comprehension course for non-native speakers. Listening and note taking skills within an academic context. Subject matter comprehension and paralinguistic cues in academic interaction. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0083 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 0094 - Intermediate Oral Proficiency - 3 hrs.
The second of two intermediate oral proficiency courses for non-native speakers. Continued emphasis on refinement of conversation skills. Special emphasis on American idiom in academic and non-academic contexts. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0084 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 1003 - Advanced Structure, Grammar And Composition - 6 hrs.
An advanced course in the study of the English language for non-native speakers emphasizing the acquisition of skills necessary in academic written English. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC. (An F will be given only for cheating or for excessive absences.) Undergraduate students who earn a "C" or better will receive 3 hours of credit for English 1001.
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ESLG 1004 - Advanced Reading And Vocabulary - 3 hrs.
An advanced course in the study of the English language for non-native speakers emphasizing the acquisition of vocabulary and reading comprehension skills appropriate to academic English. Students will receive a grade of A,B,C, or NC. (An F will be given only for cheating or for excessive absences.)
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ESLG 1005 - Advanced Reading, Writing, And Structure - 9 hrs.
An advanced course in the study of the English language for nonnative speakers. This course deals with English structure, reading and writing. Successful completion of this course ("C" or better) satisfies the requirements of English 101. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0091 and 0092 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 1006 - Advanced Oral Language Development - 3 hrs.
An advanced speaking course for non-native speakers. Focuses on academic and pre-professional speaking tasks. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-0093 and ESL-0094 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC. (An F will be given only for cheating or for excessive absence.)
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ESLG 1007 - The American Experience - 3 hrs.
An advanced cultural orientation course for International Students with continued emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing at an advanced level. Prerequisite: A minimum of "C" in ESL-1005 or placement based on competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 1008 - Advanced Reading, Writing, And Structure - 9 hrs.
An advanced course in the study of the English language for nonnative speakers. This course deals with English structure, reading, and writing. Students will receive a grade of A,B,C, or NC. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and a minimum of "C" in ESLG 0091 and 0092 or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 5001 - Second Language Aquisition - 3 hrs.
Theories and practical approaches and techniques for teaching English as a Second Language to elementary, secondary, and adult education students.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 5002 - Social And Cultural Aspects Of Language Acquisition - 3 hrs.
Key social and cultural aspects related to first and second language acquisition. Students explore the interrelated nature of language and culture and the development of sociolinguistic competence in first and second language acquisition.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 5025 - Esl History And Professionalism - 3 hrs.
This course focuses on ESL history, research, policy, and current practice in the teaching field that can be utilized to improve teaching and learning for all ESL students.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
ESLG 5050 - Curriculum Design For Multicultural Environments - 3 hrs.
The course is designed as an overview of the major theories and research related to the nature and role of culture and how cultureal groups and individual cultural identities affect languae learning and school achievement.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.