Courses
English As a Second Language
ADVISE: ESLA 3180 or placement in ESL 182
Systematic practice in American English sounds and speech for improved pronunciation, speaking, and listening through the application of intermediate academic listening and speaking skills.
ESL 49 and ESL 182 are companion speaking/listening and composition courses
PREREQ: ESL 182 or placement in ESL 184
Intensive work on pre-college academic skills and strategies in the areas of listening in mainstream classroom lectures, reading of a variety of text types in different academic content areas, and note taking.
Intended for students who need or want additional practice in academic listening and reading.
ADVISE: ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188
Practice in interpreting documents, professional and academic applications and other written instructions, and composing a variety of writings, including those required to apply for admissions, scholarships, internships and employment opportunities, to take advantage of opportunities and funding, and to problem solve and engage effectively in civic life.
ADVISE: ESL 182 or placement in ESL 184
High-intermediate academic listening and speaking skills and strategies with an emphasis on accent reduction by improving overall clarity, voice quality, and physical presentation. Oral communication activities, oral presentations, and listening competency with vocabulary and grammatical structures appropriate to the high-intermediate level.
ESL 69 and ESL 184 are companion speaking/listening and composition courses
ADVISE: ESLA 3180 or placement in ESL 182
Support for non-native speakers of English to improve editing/proofreading skills at the intermediate level; skills to correct common grammar and vocabulary mistakes; skills to improve writing for clarity and coherence.
PREREQ: ESL 184 or placement in ESL 186 ADVISE: ESL 69
Practice in effective communication in academic situations through the use of individual and group presentations, oral reports and summaries, debates, and discussions, in conjunction with pronunciation practice.
Not intended for students who have completed more than one level beyond ESL 188
ADVISE: ESL 75 or ESL 75A or ESL 75B or ESL 75C or ESL 184 or (placement in ESL 186)
Support for non-native speakers of English; advanced grammar for high level texts and composition; editing/proofreading skills to improve quality and accuracy of written pre-college work at the advanced level. Meets requirements for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Advanced Academic English as a Second Language.
This course may benefit students concurrently enrolled in any RÐÇÊÓƵ course that requires writing.
ADVISE: ESL 85 or ESL 85A or ESL 85B or ESL 85C or ESL 186 or (placement in ESL 188)
Support for non-native speakers of English. High-advanced grammar for college and other authentic texts and composition. Editing/proofreading skills to improve quality and accuracy of written college work at the advanced level.
This course may benefit students concurrently enrolled in any RÐÇÊÓƵ course that requires college-level writing.
PREREQ: ESLA 3175 or ESLA 3180 or placement in ESL 182
Training and practice in intermediate reading and writing, with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in reading passages from informational and literary texts to support written work. Practice in a variety of writing tasks. Intermediate language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.
ESL 182 and ESL 49 are companion composition and speaking/listening courses.
PREREQ: ESL 182 or placement in ESL 184
Training and practice in high-intermediate reading and writing with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in reading passages from a variety of academic genres used to support written work. Practice in a variety of writing tasks at the high intermediate level. High-intermediate language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.
ESL 184 and ESL 69 are companion composition and speaking/listening courses.
PREREQ: ESL 184 or placement in ESL 186
Training and practice in low-advanced academic reading and writing, with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in reading academic texts, synthesizing ideas, and developing and revising text-based assignments at the low-advanced level. Low-advanced language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.
ESL 186 and ESL 79 are companion composition and speaking/pronunciation courses.
PREREQ: ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188
Pre-collegiate training and practice in critical reading and analytical writing, with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Research, synthesis, and documentation skills. High-advanced language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.
ESL 188 and ESL 79 are companion composition and speaking/pronunciation courses; this course is designed for ESL students and is not appropriate for native English speakers
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
Preparation for credit ESL courses. Beginning academic listening, speaking, and reading, with an emphasis on listening and reading comprehension, oral fluency, and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in listening to and reading informational and literary texts, and discussion and presentation skills. Language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content. ESLA 3165 and ESLA 3175 can be taken in any order.
ESLA 3165 and ESLA 3175 can be taken in any order.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
Preparation for credit ESL courses. Beginning academic reading, writing, and grammar with an emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in reading informational and literary texts, and writing paragraphs. Language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.
ESLA 3165 and ESLA 3175 can be taken in any order.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
Preparation for credit ESL courses. Training and practice in beginning academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with emphasis on language structure and vocabulary development for non-native speakers of English. Practice in reading informational and literary texts, and writing paragraphs and summaries. Language skills integrated on the basis of academic tasks and content.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESL 3500 (Intermediate Low 5)
Introduction to computers for intermediate-level ESL students. Overview of English terminology used in computer and digital applications: word processing software, the internet, email, spreadsheets, and digital platforms. ESL reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are developed through a variety of projects and interactive work.
Formerly Introduction to Computers for ESL-Intermediate
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
Beginning-level ESL language skills, including vocabulary and grammar. Development of keyboarding skills for speed and accuracy for English communication.
Formerly Keyboarding for ESL Students
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Intermediate English language skills development through collaborative computer projects using online productivity apps or similar cloud-based software with materials and lessons especially adapted for ESL students. Development of communication skills for collaborating with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
An introduction to computers for intermediate-level ESL students. Overview of English terminology used in common computer software and applications. Word processing software and digital platforms to explore the Internet, email, spreadsheets, and presentations. ESL reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are developed through projects and interactive work.
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Intermediate-level ESL communication skills, including vocabulary, grammar, correspondence, and charts and graphs. Development of keyboarding skills for speed and accuracy for English communication.
Formerly ESL Keyboarding
ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200
In-depth preparation for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization test. ESL listening, speaking, reading, writing, and interview skills to enhance readiness for the test.
ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200; Literate in native language
Preparation for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization test. ESL reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to enhance readiness for the test.
ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200
Introduction to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) naturalization test, including ESL reading, writing, listening, and speaking related to test content.
ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200
Development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and basic computer skills through the use of language learning software and online ESL resources. Designed to meet the needs of ESL students at various levels.
ADVISE: Native language literacy
Basic pronunciation skills through understanding of English sounds. Stress, intonation, and rhythm are introduced.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning reading skills development. Comprehension of adapted written materials on familiar topics. Beginning vocabulary and word analysis skills.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning writing skill development. Paragraphs on familiar topics and basic personal and practical correspondence. Basic editing skills.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate reading skill development. Comprehension and analysis of a variety of adapted and authentic written English materials. Expansion of word analysis skills.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate writing skill development. Strategies for writing clear, structured multi-paragraph texts and correspondence addressing a variety of purposes.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Pronunciation skills for improved oral communication. Review of formation and production of English sounds. Rhythm, stress, and intonation in intermediate level conversations.
ADVISE: Native language literacy
Low beginning speaking and listening skills. Participation in short conversations in routine social situations to communicate basic needs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning speaking and listening skills. Participation in simple conversations about common topics in routine social situations.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate speaking and listening skills. Participation in conversations and discussions on familiar and some unfamiliar topics.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
High intermediate speaking and listening skills. Participation in discussions and extended conversations on a variety of current topics.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Intermediate-level English language skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are expanded through interactive group projects using digital technology in an abridged course. Exposure to vocabulary and skills in using digital technology and online ESL resources.
ADVISE: Native language literacy
Low beginning speaking and listening focus course. Language for daily life and participation in simple conversations.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning speaking and listening focus course. Comprehension of important points and details in spoken English. Communication in familiar social and workplace contexts.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate speaking and listening focus course. Comprehension of adapted and some authentic narrative and informational oral texts. Participation in discussions on career, social, and academic topics.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
High intermediate speaking and listening focus course. Extended communication on a wide range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of a wide variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational spoken texts.
ADVISE: Developing literacy in native language
Orientation to the classroom and development of ESL literacy skills. Emphasis on basic oral English and development of pre-reading and pre-writing skills.
Formerly ESL Literacy
Development of ESL literacy listening and speaking skills, pre-reading and pre-writing skills. Orientation to classroom procedures.
ADVISE: Literate in native language
Low beginning 1 language skills. Language for daily life and limited participation in basic conversations. Listening, speaking, and reading readiness. Introduction to writing skills.
ADVISE: Native language literacy
A short course of low beginning 1 language skills. Language for daily life and limited participation in basic conversations. Listening, speaking, and reading readiness. Introduction to writing skills.
ADVISE: Literacy in native language
Beginning English skills. Language for daily life and participation in basic conversations. Listening, speaking, and reading skills development are emphasized. Simple writing is introduced.
ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200
Low beginning 2 language skills. Language for daily life and participation in simple conversations. Listening, speaking, and reading development. Simple writing is introduced.
ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200
A short course of low beginning 2 language skills. Language for daily life and participation in simple conversations. Listening, speaking, and reading development. Simple writing is introduced.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning 3 language skills. Communication in limited familiar social and workplace contexts. Comprehension of simplified reading texts. Sentence writing and introduction to paragraphs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
A short course of high beginning 3 language skills. Communication in limited familiar social and workplace contexts. Comprehension of simplified reading texts. Sentence writing and introduction to paragraphs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
High beginning English skills for school, work, and everyday needs. Development of listening, speaking, and reading skills. Production of sentences and brief paragraphs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3300 or placement in ESLN 3400
High beginning 4 language skills. Communication in familiar social and workplace contexts. Comprehension of simplified reading texts that include some unfamiliar language. Basic paragraph writing.
ADVISE: ESLN 3300 or placement in ESLN 3400
A short course of high beginning 4 language skills. Communication in familiar social and workplace contexts. Comprehension of simplified reading texts that include some unfamiliar language. Basic paragraph writing.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate low 5 language skills. Participation in extended conversations and short discussions on familiar career, social, and academic topics. Comprehension of short, adapted informational and narrative texts. Development of short paragraphs for a variety of purposes.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Low intermediate 5 language skills in an abridged course. Participation in extended conversations and short discussions on familiar career, social, and academic topics. Comprehension of short, adapted informational and narrative texts. Development of short paragraphs for a variety of purposes.
Formerly Intermediate Low 5 - Listening/Speaking
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Intermediate English skills. Participation in discussions on familiar career, social, and academic topics. Comprehension of adapted written and spoken texts. Development of short, clearly-organized paragraphs for a variety of purposes.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Intermediate level English skills for students with varying English language proficiencies for education, employment and social settings. Development of intermediate ESL listening and reading skills. Participation in discussions on a range of current topics. Development of short written texts for a variety of purposes. Individual work on language structures and forms according to need.
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Low intermediate 6 language skills. Participation in discussions on career, social, and academic topics. Comprehension of adapted and some authentic narrative and informational texts. Development of clearly organized paragraphs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Low intermediate 6 language skills in an abridged course. Participation in discussions on career, social, and academic topics. Comprehension of adapted and some authentic narrative and informational texts. Development of clearly organized paragraphs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
High Intermediate 7 language skills. Extended communication on a range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of adapted and authentic literary and informational texts. Development of multiple paragraph texts.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
High Intermediate 7 language skills in an abridged course. Extended communication on a range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of adapted and authentic literary and informational texts. Development of multiple paragraph texts.
ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700
Intermediate-high language skills. Participation in discussions on a variety of topics. Comprehension of adapted and authentic written and spoken texts. Development of paragraphs and short written texts for a variety of purposes.
ADVISE: ESLN 3700 or placement in ESLN 3800
High intermediate 8 language skills. Extended communication on a wide range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of a wide variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational texts. Development of multiple-paragraph texts in a variety of genres.
ADVISE: ESLN 3700 or placement in ESLN 3800
High intermediate 8 language skills in an abridged course. Extended communication on a range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of a variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational texts. Development of multiple-paragraph texts in various genres.
ADVISE: ESLN 3800 or placement in ESLN 3900
Advanced low language skills. Extended communication on a diverse range of complex topics. Comprehension of a wide variety of authentic informational and literary oral and written texts. Multiple paragraph texts in a variety of genres.
ADVISE: Developing literacy in native language
Short ESL literacy course. Development of basic speaking, pre-reading and pre-writing skills. Orientation to the classroom.
Formerly ESL Literacy Abridged
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Intermediate English to develop written and oral communication skills, strategies, and cultural knowledge for successful communication in the North American workplace.
ADVISE: ESLN 3300 or placement in ESLN 3400
Development of high beginning ESL written and oral communication skills for employment in the restaurant industry. English terminology for cooking utensils, supplies, common tasks, and safety in restaurants.
ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500
Development of intermediate ESL conversational strategies for appropriate interactions at work and in a variety of social situations in the United States. Discussions about U.S. workplace culture.
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Development of English reading and writing skills that support a successful job search for non-native English-speaking students. Emphasis is on the language required to use online job search tools, find and analyze job descriptions, and create professional resumes and cover letters that closely fit specific jobs. This is the first of two courses in the ESL job search series.
Formerly ESL for Job Search
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Communicative intermediate English language skills, computer vocabulary, and terminology used in the digital workplace environment. Computer applications for documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and data management with ESL language support. Additional focus on language development necessary for following procedures, problem-solving, and describing charts and graphs.
Formerly Computer VESL – High Intermediate
ADVISE: ESLN 3300 or placement in ESLN 3400
Development of high beginning ESL oral communication skills for employment in the construction industry. English terminology for job duties and responsibilities, tools, equipment, materials, measurement, and safety.
ADVISE: Health care background; ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
Designed for health care professionals with high intermediate English language proficiency. Integrated language skills for career options and requirements in health care, patient-centered communication techniques, interaction patterns among health co-workers, assertive communication, and health care systems and traditions. Prepares students for RÐÇÊÓƵ health care programs.
ADVISE: Health care background; ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)
Designed for health care professionals with high intermediate English language proficiency. Integrated language skills for job search documents and interviews, interaction patterns on health care teams, discussion of treatment options with patients and alternative health perspectives, and communication strategies among culturally diverse patients and health workers. Prepares students for RÐÇÊÓƵ health care programs.
ADVISE: ESLN 3500 or placement in ESLN 3600
Development of intermediate English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills that support a successful job search for non-native English-speaking students. Emphasis is on the English required to describe job qualifications and successfully network and interview for jobs. This is the second of two courses in the ESL job search series.
ADVISE: ESLN 3300 or placement in ESLN 3400
Development of high beginning ESL oral communication skills for employment in the custodial industry. English terminology for job duties and responsibilities, tools, equipment, measurement, chemicals, and safety. Job search skills are included.
ADVISE: ESLN 3300 or placement in ESLN 3400 (Beginning High 4)
High beginning English to develop communication strategies for successful interaction in the workplace.
ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300
Beginning-level English to develop basic workplace skills as a successful employee, including U.S. culture, health and safety, basic rights, and effective communication.