English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL CULTR  ESL - American Culture Through Media for English Language Learners

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Lecture: 4-72   

Speaking, listening, reading, and vocabulary using the context of the study of American culture as presented through various American media. Critical thinking, cultural awareness, and communication skills.

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ESL FDN  ESL - Foundations

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Lecture: 14-400   

Foundation level integrated English skills. Basic skills in vocabulary and grammar. Includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing for students with low literacy levels in English or native language. Topics include academic success, family, school, community, and daily life while incorporating intercultural perspectives and cultural awareness. Activities include letter recognition and production, numbers, pronunciation, and vocabulary acquisition.

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ESL GVRA  ESL - Grammar and Vocabulary Review A

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Lecture: 4-72   

Beginning level grammar and vocabulary review for English Language Learners. Practice with simple tenses, gerunds and infinitives, modals, questions, quantifiers, comparative and superlative adjective forms, and vocabulary. Focus on supporting students enrolled in beginning level ESL courses.

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ESL GVRB  ESL - Grammar and Vocabulary Review B

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Lecture: 4-72   

Intermediate level grammar and vocabulary review for English Language Learners. Practice with present and past verb tenses, phrasal verbs, conditionals, quantifiers, adjective clauses, vocabulary-building strategies, and idiomatic expressions. Focus on supporting students enrolled in intermediate level ESL courses.

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ESL GVRC  ESL - Grammar and Vocabulary Review C

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Lecture: 4-72   

Advanced level grammar and vocabulary review for English Language Learners. Practice with verb forms and tenses, dependent clauses, noun and article usage, vocabulary-building strategies, and idiomatic expressions. Focus on supporting students enrolled in advanced level ESL courses.

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ESL GVRP1  ESL - Grammar and Vocabulary Review A for Beginners (Pre-1)

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Lecture: 4-72   

Literacy level grammar and vocabulary review for English Language Learners. Practice with the be verb, subject pronouns, subject-verb agreement, word order, nouns, and vocabulary. Focus on supporting students enrolled in literacy-level ESL courses.

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ESL LANG1  ESL Language Skills Laboratory

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Lab: 1-640

Language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar using various computer software programs. Designed for English as a Second Language (ESL) students awaiting admission into the ESL program and those already enrolled.

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ESL LANG2  VESL Language and Computer Skills Lab

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Lab: 1-640

English language and computer skills for Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) students. Focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, and various computer software programs.

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ESL LANG3  English for Special Uses

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Lecture: 4-100   

Speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary, and study skills related to career education and academic purposes. Critical thinking, cultural awareness, and autonomous learning strategies.

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ESL LVL1  ESL - Level 1

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Lecture: 14-320   

Beginning-low English vocabulary and basic grammar. Includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills practice on topics of personal interests, career, and life experiences. Varied topics incorporate integrated skills and foster cultural awareness and include a diversity of intercultural experiences and perspectives. Activities include conversation practice, active listening, and vocabulary acquisition to encourage academic success, civic participation, and lifelong learning.

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ESL LVL2  ESL - Level 2

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Lecture: 14-320   

Beginning-high English vocabulary and basic grammar. Includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills practice on topics of personal interests, career, and life experiences. Varied topics incorporate integrated skills and foster cultural awareness and include a diversity of intercultural experiences and perspectives. Activities include conversation practice, active listening, and vocabulary acquisition to encourage academic success, civic participation, and lifelong learning.

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ESL LVL3  ESL - Level 3

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Lecture: 14-320   

Intermediate-low English communication and grammar. Includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Varied topics that embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds designed to cultivate an inclusive and equitable learning environment while promoting cultural awareness, empowering students to thrive academically and interpersonally. Activities include team projects, presentations, and exams in preparation for academic and career success, civic participation, and cultural sensitivity.

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ESL LVL4  ESL - Level 4

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Lecture: 14-320   

Intermediate-high English communication and grammar through practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Varied topics that embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds designed to cultivate an inclusive and equitable learning environment while promoting cultural awareness, empowering students to thrive academically and interpersonally. Activities include team projects, presentations, and exams in preparation for academic and career success, civic participation, and cultural sensitivity.

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ESL LVL5  ESL - Level 5

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Lecture: 14-320   

Advanced-low English communication and study skills for English language learners who wish to transition into college-level and career education courses. Topics incorporate diverse experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in order to further cultural awareness, confidence, and success in academic and workplace and other social settings. Activities include teamwork, projects, presentations, and exams to support academic and career success, civic participation, and strategies for lifelong learning.

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ESL LVL6  ESL - Level 6

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Lecture: 14-320   

Advanced English communication and study skills for English language learners who wish to transition into college-level and career courses. Topics incorporate diverse experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in order to further cultural awareness, confidence, and success in academic and workplace and other social settings. Activities include teamwork, projects, presentations, and exams to support academic and career success, civic participation, and strategies for lifelong learning.

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ESL PLVL1  ESL - Pre-Level 1

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Lecture: 14-400   

Literacy-level English skills. Basic skills in vocabulary and grammar. Includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Varied topics incorporate integrated skills and foster cultural awareness and include a diversity of intercultural experiences and perspectives. Activities include conversation practice, listening activities, and vocabulary acquisition to encourage academic success, civic participation, and lifelong learning.

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ESL PRONA  ESL - Pronunciation A

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of beginning level American English pronunciation skills for English Language Learners. Beginning recognition and practice of vowel letters and correlation to vowel sounds, syllables and syllable stress, consonant letters and correlation to consonant sounds, and intonation in yes/no and information questions in cross-cultural communicative contexts.

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ESL PRONB  ESL - Pronunciation B

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of intermediate level American English pronunciation skills for English Language Learners. Focus on the sound system in vocabulary, syllable stress in polysyllabic words and phrases, and intonation patterns for questions and statements, and connected speech in cross-cultural communicative contexts.

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ESL PRONC  ESL - Pronunciation C

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of advanced level American English pronunciation skills for English Language Learners. High-level practice of stress, intonation, and speech sounds with a focus on improving articulation, including American English phonetic awareness and phonemic articulation in cross-cultural communicative contexts.

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ESL PRONP  ESL - Pronunciation A for Beginners (Pre-1)

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of literacy level American English pronunciation skills for English Language Learners. Beginning recognition and practice of vowel and consonant sounds, correlation of letters to sounds, syllables, syllable stress, and intonation in yes/no questions in cross-cultural communicative contexts.

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ESL READA  ESL - Reading A

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of beginning level reading skills for English language learners. Topics based on personal life and experience, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities focus on pre-reading, skimming, main ideas, details, and vocabulary building.

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ESL READB  ESL - Reading B

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of intermediate level reading skills for English language learners. Various reading topics incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities focus on pre-reading, skimming, main ideas, details, reaching conclusions, vocabulary building, and summarizing.

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ESL READC  ESL - Reading C

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of advanced level reading skills for English language learners. Various reading topics incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities focus on pre-reading, skimming, main ideas, details, conclusions, vocabulary building, summarizing, and critical thinking. 

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ESL READP  ESL - Reading A for Beginners (Pre-1)

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Lecture: 4-100   

Low-beginning reading skills that establish the foundation for English language development. Topics based on personal life, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities include pre-reading, skimming, main ideas, and vocabulary building.

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ESL SPKA  ESL - Speaking A

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of beginning level English listening comprehension and speaking skills. Topics based on personal life and experience, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Focus on vocabulary development, simple conversations, and short presentations.

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ESL SPKB  ESL - Speaking B

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of intermediate level English listening comprehension and speaking skills. Speaking with clarity and fluency while presenting ideas and opinions. Ability to actively listen and engage in familiar conversation topics. Topics based on personal life and experience, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives.

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ESL SPKC  ESL - Speaking C

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of advanced level English listening and speaking strategies for academic preparation, workplace advancement, and civic participation. Focus is on fluency, vocabulary, and appropriate social register. Topics based on personal life and experience, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives.

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ESL SPKFD  ESL - Speaking Foundations

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of foundation level English listening, comprehension, and speaking skills. Topics based on personal life and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities include alphabet practice, repetition exercises, listening and responding to basic commands, and pronunciation practice.

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ESL SPKP1  ESL - Speaking A for Beginners (Pre-1)

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of literacy level English listening comprehension and speaking skills. Activities include repetition exercises, listening and responding to simple conversations, retelling stories, and pronunciation practice. Topics based on personal life and experience, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives.

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ESL TOEFL  TOEFL Preparation (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Lecture: 4-100   

Advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in preparation for standardized tests, such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

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ESL VHLTH  English for Health Professionals

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Lecture: 4-100   

Speaking, writing, vocabulary, and study skills related to careers in healthcare. Critical thinking, cultural awareness, teamwork, and autonomous learning strategies.

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ESL VSPK  VESL Speaking

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Lecture: 4-100   

Advanced level oral communication skills to prepare non-native English speakers for transition to college and workforce. Focus on fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, and appropriate speech register.

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ESL VWRT  VESL Writing

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Lecture: 4-100   

Advanced level written communication skills to prepare non-native English speakers for transition to college and workforce. Focus on preparation for academic writing, workplace writing skills, and development of editing strategies.

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ESL WRTA  ESL - Writing A

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of beginning level writing skills for English language learners. Topics based on personal life and experience, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities focus on combining sentences and building vocabulary.

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ESL WRTB  ESL - Writing B

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of intermediate level writing skills for English language learners. Various writing topics incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities focus on paragraph structure, editing strategies, and building vocabulary.

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ESL WRTC  ESL - Writing C

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Lecture: 4-100   

Development of advanced level writing skills for English language learners. Various writing topics incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities focus on building writing and editing skills relevant to academic, workplace, and personal success.

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ESL WRTFD  ESL - Writing Foundations

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Lecture: 4-100   

Literacy level English writing skills that introduce the foundation for English language development. Topics based on personal life and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities include vocabulary building and writing basic sentences.

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ESL WRTP1  ESL - Writing A for Beginners (Pre-1)

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Lecture: 4-100   

Low-beginning English writing skills that establish the foundation for English language development. Topics based on personal life, school, work, and American customs incorporate a diversity of cultural experiences and perspectives. Activities include vocabulary building and sentence-level writing.

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ESL 72  American English Pronunciation

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Lecture: 36   

Pronunciation for English language learners with emphasis on analysis of individual strengths and weaknesses. Focus on improving articulation, stress, intonation patterns, and listening.

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ESL 80  Intermediate to Advanced Writing and Reading

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Lecture: 90   

Intermediate to advanced accelerated writing and reading for English Language Learners with an emphasis on preparation for academic writing, critical thinking, and vocabulary development.

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ESL 81  American Language Intermediate Reading

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Lecture: 72   
Advisory: Eligibility for ESL 80 or ESL LVL5 or ESL LVL6

Intermediate reading and vocabulary for English language learners.

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ESL 90  College Preparation Writing for English Language Learners

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Lecture: 90   

Introduce advanced English Language Learners to academic reading, writing, and communicating while nurturing reflection and critical thinking skills for engaging in college-level course work. Students complete writing assignments based on readings in different genres, utilize synthesized information from a variety of class sources, and establish a formal writing style in academic English in preparation for college-level writing

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