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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL 080CN Conversation III
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Advanced-level conversational skills for increased fluency and comprehension. Includes conversational conventions,
vocabulary, critical thinking skills, language functions, and non-verbal communication.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 070 or higher with a C or better, or required score on ESL assessment test.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ESL 080CU American English and Culture through Film
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Intermediate-level study of American English and culture through film. Includes exploration of American cultural values
and icons. Also includes an emphasis on the development of listening comprehension skills, speaking, and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 070 or higher with a C or better, or required score on ESL assessment test.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
Offered: Fall.
ESL 080GR English Grammar III
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Intermediate level grammar with a focus on English in everyday life. Includes verb tense and mood, sentence structure
and parts of speech.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 070 with a C or better, or required score on ESL assessment test.
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 080 is highly recommended.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ESL 080PR Pronunciation III
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Pronunciation for non-native English speakers at the advanced level. Includes strategies for continued pronunciation
improvement, use of pronunciation keys and symbols, suprasegmentals, and increased fluency within communicative
contexts.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 070 or higher with a C or better, or required score on ESL assessment test.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ESL 085 Academic English I
6 cr. hrs. 6 periods (6 lec.)
High-intermediate-level, integrated academic skills for non-native speakers of English. Includes four content-based unit
including texts and discourse on academic topics, high-intermediate grammatical structures, writing about topics relevant
to academic course work, word processing, using the internet, and goal setting.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 080 with a C or better or required score on ESL assessment test.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ESL 085CU Exploring American Film
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Advanced English language skills development through exploration of topics on American film. Includes analysis and
discussion of genres and artistic elements of popular American films. Also includes an emphasis on development of
listening comprehension skills, speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 080 or higher with a C or better or concurrent enrollment, or required score on ESL assessment test.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ESL 085GR Academic Grammar I
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Advanced level grammar with a focus on written English in academic contexts. Includes verb tense and mood, sentence
structure, parts of speech and other structures.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 080 with a C or better, or required score on ESL assessment test.
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 085 is highly recommended.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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