ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

103: ESL Grammar Laboratory. 3-0-1 (3). Sentence pattern exercises for non-native speakers.

104: ESL Pronunciation Laboratory. 3-0-1 (3). Pronunciation and vocabulary exercises for non-native speakers.

111: Level I English Grammar. 0-3-3. High beginning grammar in context for non-native speakers.

112: Level I Writing. 0-3-3. Basic sentence patterns and paragraph structure for non-native speakers.

113: Level I Vocabulary/Conversation. 0-3-3. Pronunciation, word study, and contextual practice for non-native speakers.

114: Level I Reading. 0-3-3. For non-native speakers at the 1,000-word vocabulary level.

121: Level II English Grammar. 0-3-3. Low intermediate grammar in context for non-native speakers of English.

122: Level II Writing. 0-3-3. A continuation of beginning writing skills for non-native speakers. Emphasis on paragraph organization and structure.

123: Level II Vocabulary/Conversation. 0-3-3. Word study through contextual readings and teacher/test guided conversational practice for non-native speakers.

124: Level II Reading. 0-3-3. For non-native speakers at the 1,500-word vocabulary level.

203: ESL Listening Comprehension Laboratory. 3-0-1 (3). Exercises in listening comprehension skills for non-native speakers.

204: ESL Conversation Laboratory. 3-0-1 (3). Exercises for developing conversation skills for non-native speakers.

231: Level III English Grammar. 0-3-3. High intermediate grammar in context for non-native speakers.

232: Level III Writing. 0-3-3. High intermediate writing skills for non-native speakers. Emphasis on paragraphs and short compositions.

233: Level III Vocabulary/Conversation. 0-3-3. Listening comprehension, auditory cues, vocabulary study and conversational exercises for non-native speakers.

234: Level III Reading. 0-3-3. Reading skills for non-native speakers at the 3,000-word vocabulary level and above.

241: Level IV English Grammar. 0-3-3. Advanced grammar in context for non-native speakers.

242: Level IV Writing. 0-3-3. Advanced composition skills for non-native speakers. Emphasis on essay writing and elementary research techniques.

243: Level IV Vocabulary/Conversation. 0-3-3. Advanced word study to assist non-native speakers in isolating and contextualizing problems within a specific written passage.

244: Level IV Reading. 0-3-3. Reading skills for non-native speakers at the university level.

305: Level V Communication Skills. 0-3-3 (9). Advanced listening, speaking, and body language techniques for non-native speakers studying in the university or assisting or teaching in the American classroom.

454: English Grammar in ESL Teaching. 0-3-3. Preq., Senior standing. Analysis of English grammar specifically for developing instructional techniques used in teaching grammar for communicative competence in ESL. Also listed as EDUC 454. (G)

460: Methods for Teaching and Testing in ESL. 0-3-3. Preq., Senior standing. Theories and techniques for teaching English as a Second Language and evaluating student performance; emphasis on communicative competence. Also listed as EDUC 460. (G)

470: Curriculum Development and Design for ESL. 0-3-3. Preq., Senior standing. Selection of objectives, content, task implementation, and pedagogy for teachers of English as a Second Language. Also listed as EDUC 470. (G)

493: Cross-Cultural Communication for ESL Teaching. 0-3-3. Preq., Senior standing. Concepts of culture and the relationship of language acquisition to the cultural setting with specific application to the teaching of ESL. Also listed as EDUC 493. (G)