English to Speakers of Other Languages

This is a low-intermediate/intermediate course designed to give students instruction in grammar to improve written English. The course will focus on a variety of grammar structures, especially related to grammar problems that are most common in writing. This course will cover areas of difficulty in grammar such as: parts of speech; verbs, nouns, and articles; subject-verb agreement, modals; prepositions; adjectives; sentence patterns; sentence types; and common grammar errors. Credits do not count toward degree requirements.

This is an intermediate course designed to give students instruction in grammar to improve written English. The course will focus on helping students to notice the gap between their current language skills and correct English. A variety of grammar structures, especially related to grammar problems that are most common in writing, will be discussed. This course will cover areas of difficulty in grammar such as: nouns; articles; pronouns and possessive adjectives; verb tense review; problems with verbs; subject-verb agreement, prepositions; word forms; adjectives; modals; gerunds and infinitives. Credits do not count toward degree requirements.

This is an intermediate/advanced course designed to give students instruction in grammar to improve written English. The course will focus on a variety of grammar structures, especially related to grammar problems that are most common in writing. This course will cover areas of difficulty in grammar such as: verb tenses; passive voice; conditionals; word order and word combinations; adjective, adverb, and noun clauses; fragments, run-ons, and comma splices; parallel structure; and confusing words and structures. Credits do not count toward degree requirements.

This course is for non-native speakers of English. The main focus is developing oral and aural communication skills. Goals for students include improving communication skills for school, work and daily life. Class activities will include oral journals, oral presentations, listening activities, and field studies. Credits do not count toward degree requirements.

This course is for non-native speakers of English. The main focus is continued development of oral and aural communication skills. Goals for students include improving communication skills for school, work, and daily life. Class activities will include oral journals, oral presentations, listening activities, and technology integration. Credit do not count toward degree requirements.

This course provides intensive preparation for the ESL student who will be attending college classes for the first time or the student who is already in college. Students will learn to adapt to the United States social and educational systems. Emphasis is placed upon independent and critical thinking skills and problem solving. Grammar and mechanics are addressed in context. Activities will include writing, authentic readings, and peer-editing. Credits do not count toward degree requirements.

This is an intermediate course designed to give students ample practice in writing paragraphs and developing essays. The course will be focused on a variety of writing tasks building on prior knowledge of paragraph structures. Writing will include continued development of paragraphs and an introduction to essays. Students will benefit from reading, vocabulary and grammar exercises that support improved writing and language skills. Credits do not count toward degree requirements.

This course is for non-native speakers of English. The course emphasizes essay development, grammar and usage, pronunciation, sentence structure, and supporting paragraph development. Reading selections will strengthen comprehension skills and academic vocabulary. The course includes a special emphasis on problematic written and oral skills for the ESL student. Online and workbook activities will be incorporated as part of the curriculum. Credits do not count toward degree requirements.