English As A Second Language, ESL*

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 110. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

ESL*013, 3 Credits, Writing and Reading I 

The low beginning level of the ESL sequence. Students entering this class must have fundamental skills in English, as determined by the ESL Placement Test. Students work to achieve greater proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements.

ESL*015, 3 Credits, Grammar I 

The low beginning level of the ESL sequence. Students entering this class must have fundamental skills in English, as determined by the ESL Placement Test. Students work on basic skills in grammar and sentence structure. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements.

ESL*123, 3 Credits, ESL Writing & Reading II

The high beginning level of the ESL sequence. Students continue working to achieve greater proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Placement according to test scores, successful completion of ESL*013, or ESL faculty advice. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements.

ESL*125, 3 Credits, ESL Grammar II

The high beginning level of the ESL sequence. Students continue working on basic skills in grammar and sentence structure. Placement according to test scores, successful completion of ESL*015, or ESL faculty advice. Credit does not count toward meeting degree requirements.

ESL*133, 3 Credits, Writing and Reading III

The low intermediate level of the ESL sequence. Students in this class work to achieve greater proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Placement according to test scores or successful completion of ESL*123 or ESL faculty advice.

ESL*135, 3 Credits, Grammar III 

The low intermediate level of the ESL sequence. Students in this class work to achieve greater proficiency in basic grammar and sentence structure. Placement according to test scores or successful completion of ESL*125 or ESL Faculty advice.

ESL*139, 3 Credits, Pronunciation III

This course is designed to address the problems of pronunciation using the basic concepts of rhythm, intonation, and grouping. Students perform speaking activities, practicing the concepts and integrating exercises for listening practice. This course may be taken concurrently with any ESL course. Recommended: Eligible for ESL*133 or ESL*135 (or higher).

ESL*143, 3 Credits, Writing & Reading IV

The high intermediate level of the ESL sequence. Students continue working to achieve greater proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Placement according to test scores, successful completion of ESL*133, or ESL faculty advice.

ESL*145, 3 Credits, Grammar IV

The high intermediate level of the ESL sequence. Students in this class continue working to achieve greater proficiency in basic grammar and sentence structure. Placement according to test scores, successful completion of ESL*135, or ESL faculty advice.

ESL*153, 3 Credits, Writing and Reading V 

The low advanced level of the ESL sequence. Students in this class continue to master the reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills necessary for successful college-level work. Placement according to test scores or successful completion of ESL*143 or ESL faculty advice.

ESL*155, 3 Credits, Grammar V 

The low advanced level of the ESL sequence. Students in this class continue to develop the mechanics of good writing through work on advanced grammatical structures. Placement according to test scores or successful completion of ESL*145 or ESL faculty advice.

ESL*157, 3 Credits, Oral Communications V 

This course is open to non-native speakers of English who are at the intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in English. Students will practice listening and speaking skills on a variety of topics and situations. There will also be work on pronunciation problems in English.

ESL*173, 3 Credits, Writing & Reading VI

The high advanced level of the ESL sequence. Students in this class continue to master the reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills necessary for successful college-level work. Placement according to test scores, successful completion of ESL*153, or ESL faculty advice.

ESL*175, 3 Credits, Grammar VI

The high advanced level of the ESL sequence. Students in this class continue to develop the mechanics of good writing through work on advanced grammatical structures. Placement according to test scores, successful completion of ESL*155 or ESL faculty advice.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 110-111