English as a Second Language

Name	Title	Credits	School
ESLI-002	Basic Business English	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course is designed to enhance students' English ability to communicate across multicultural business environments. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-003	Intermediate Business English	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course is designed to further enhance students' ability to use English to communicate in multicultural business settings. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-068	Basic English	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-077	Int Reading/Writing	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course offers students instruction to improve their reading and writing skills. In-class work is augmented by computer assisted instruction. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-078	Intensive Conv	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Students have the opportunity to improve their speaking and listening skills through informal conversation, group work, and individual presentations. This course uses audio and video materials as well as computer-assisted intruction in addition to lectures. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-086	Intermed Reading	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
The course is designed to expand students' reading skills, vocabulary, and command of idioms. Students read and discuss short stories, essays, and news articles. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-087	Intermediate Writing	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
The emphasis of this course is on the conventions of the written language. Students practice writing in a variety of styles. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-088	Intermediate Course in Speaking and Listening Comprehension	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course is designed to develop oral fluency, pronunciation, and accent reduction. The use of audio-video materials helps the students develop their listening comprehension skills. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-096	Characteristics of American Culture	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course is designed for speakers of English as a second language who wish to improve their conversation as well as their writing and reading skills. The course examines the beliefs, behaviors and experiences that may be unique to the United States. Students will read and discuss various documents (e.g., the Bill of Rights) as well as current essays. In addition, noteworthy TV programs, films, and speeches will be presented in class. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 4-0-0
ESLI-097	Advanced Reading and Writing Course	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course is designed mainly for students who need to prepare themselves for academic writing. Students read and discuss essays and learn the conventions of essay writing through examples and practice. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-098	Advanced Course in Speaking and Listening Comprehension	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course emphasizes stress and intonation, and the appropriate use of idioms. Students learn to speak with ease in social, professional, and academic settings. Besides participating in class discussion, students are expected to make formal presentations. The use of audio-visual materials helps the students develop their listening comprehension skills. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-100	The Sounds of American English: A Course in Accent Reduction	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course is designed for speakers of English as a second language who are somewhat fluent in English but need to improve their pronunciation skills .Students will have the opportunity to practice the sounds of American English extensively with the guidance of a professional instructor. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-595	Technical English	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
An advanced course that stresses the techniques and forms of scientific and technical writing for ESL students. It is primarily for graduate students who are studying computer science, engineering, environmental technology, and related fields. Students practice writing resumes, reports, manuals, memos, and analysis essays. In addition, students will learn research techniques and write a research paper. Role-playing of job situations increases fluency and confidence. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-596	Business English	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
An advanced course that emphasizes the development of vocabulary and idioms used in the business world. Students also learn research techniques and write a research paper, resume, cover letter, memos, and a proposal. Role-playing of job situations increases fluency and confidence. This course is primarily for students in the M.B.A. program and similar graduate majors, but any qualified student may register for it. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-597	American Culture in Film	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course introduces ESL students to the various aspects of American culture as depicted in films. The course emphasizes the development of listening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Students watch, discuss, and write about films. In addition, they will learn research techniques and write a research paper. This course is recommended for graduate students in communication arts, but any qualified student may register for it. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
ESLI-598	Academic Writing	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
An advanced course that focuses on the writing conventions expected of students in N. American colleges and universities. Students will learn to write thesis and topic sentences, transition, specific supporting details, introductory and concluding paragraphs. Students will learn research techniques including identifying reliable sources and discriminating between fact and opinion, and will practice writing a research paper. Throughout the semester, sentence structure and grammar rules will be stressed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0