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: 14-280   

Foundation level English skills for students with low literacy levels in English or native language. Fundamental skills in letter recognition and production, numbers, pronunciation, and vocabulary acquisition through the practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

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ESL LANG1  ESL Language Skills Laboratory

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Lab: 1-320

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: 1-200

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: 4-56   

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.

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ESL LVL2  ESL - Level 2

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Lecture: 14-320   

Beginning-high English vocabulary and grammar. Includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.

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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. Activities include team projects, presentations, and exams in preparation for academic and career success as well as civic participation.

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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. Activities include team projects, presentations, and exams in preparation for academic and career success as well as civic participation.

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ESL LVL5  ESL - Level 5

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Lecture: 14-320   

Advanced-low English communication and study skills for transition into college-level and career and technical education (CTE) courses. Activities include teamwork, projects, presentations, and exams to ensure 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 transition into college-level and career and technical education (CTE) courses. Activities include teamwork, projects, presentations, and exams to ensure 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: 14-280   

Literacy-level English skills. Basic skills in vocabulary and grammar through practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

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ESL PRONA  ESL - Pronunciation A

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Lecture: 4-72   

Beginning level American English pronunciation for English Language Learners. Beginning recognition of 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.

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ESL PRONB  ESL - Pronunciation B

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Lecture: 4-72   

Intermediate level American English pronunciation for English Language Learners. Focus on the sound system in vocabulary, syllable stress in polysyllabic words and phrases, intonation patterns for questions and statements, connected speech, and exposure to and acceptance of varieties of spoken English.

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ESL PRONC  ESL - Pronunciation C

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Lecture: 4-72   

Advanced level American English pronunciation 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.

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

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(May be taken three times for credit)
Lecture: 4-72   

Literacy-level American English pronunciation 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.

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ESL READA  ESL - Reading A

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Lecture: 4-72   

Beginning level reading skills for academic and workplace success. Pre-reading, skimming, main ideas, details, and vocabulary building.

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ESL READB  ESL - Reading B

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Lecture: 4-72   

Intermediate level reading skills for academic and workplace success. Pre-reading, skimming, main ideas, details, conclusions, vocabulary building, and summarizing.

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ESL READC  ESL - Reading C

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Lecture: 4-72   

Advanced reading skills for academic and workplace success. 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: 4-72   

Literacy-level reading skills for academic and workplace success. Pre-reading, skimming, main ideas, and vocabulary building.

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ESL SPKA  ESL - Speaking A

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Lecture: 4-72   

Beginning level English listening and speaking skills. Focus on vocabulary development, simple conversations, short presentations, and pronunciation.

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ESL SPKB  ESL - Speaking B

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Lecture: 4-72   

Intermediate level English oral proficiency in areas of pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking. Speaking with clarity and fluency while presenting ideas and opinions. Ability to actively listen and engage in familiar conversation topics.

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ESL SPKC  ESL - Speaking C

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Lecture: 4-72   

Advanced level English listening and speaking strategies for academic preparation, workplace advancement, and civic participation. Focus is on fluency, vocabulary, and appropriate social register.

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ESL SPKFD  ESL - Speaking Foundations

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Lecture: 4-72   

Foundation level English listening comprehension and speaking skills. 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: 4-72   

Literacy level English listening comprehension and speaking skills. Activities include repetition exercises, listening and responding to simple conversations, retelling stories, and pronunciation practice.

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

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Lecture: 4-72   

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: 4-56   

Advanced 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: 4-56   

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: 4-56   

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: 4-72   

Beginning level reading and writing skills using familiar topics and American customs. Focus is on combining sentences and learning vocabulary.

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ESL WRTB  ESL - Writing B

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Lecture: 4-72   

Intermediate level reading and writing using a variety of reading materials and writing topics. Focus is on paragraph structure, editing strategies, and vocabulary in context.

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ESL WRTC  ESL - Writing C

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Lecture: 4-72   

Advanced level reading and writing proficiency using a range of genres. Process writing to facilitate academic preparation and workplace advancement. Focus on interpretation of authentic material and development of editing strategies.

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ESL WRTFD  ESL - Writing Foundations

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Lecture: 4-72   

Reading and writing skills that introduce learners to the foundations of English literacy. Material is based on personal life and familiar topics.

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

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Lecture: 4-72   

Reading and writing skills that establish foundation for English literacy. Material is based on personal life, familiar topics, and American customs. Focus is on vocabulary, introduction to reading passages, and accuracy in sentence-level writing.

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ESL 21S  ESL Accent Reduction

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Lecture: 36   

Pronunciation for non-native speakers with emphasis on analysis of individual strengths and weaknesses. Focus on improving articulation, stress, intonation patterns, and listening.

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ESL 70  Basic to Intermediate Writing and Reading

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Lecture: 90   

Basic to intermediate level accelerated writing and reading for non-native speakers with an emphasis on preparation for academic writing, critical thinking, and vocabulary development.

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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 non-native speakers with an emphasis on preparation for academic writing, critical thinking, and vocabulary development.

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ESL 90  Accelerated Writing for English Language Learners

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Lecture: 90   

Introduce advanced English Language Learners to academic reading, writing, and communicating in a thematic context while nurturing metacognitive and critical thinking skills for engaging in college-level course work. Students complete substantial writing assignments based on readings in different genres, utilize synthesized information from on a variety of class sources and library research, and establish authorship and voice in academic English.

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