English
as a Second Language (ESLP)
090—English Reading and Writing, 1-6
Cr.
Focuses on foundational English reading
and writing skills. Exposes students to a variety of reading and emphasizes
writing for clarity and ideas. Credits not applicable toward
graduation. Credits included in term credit load for student status. Grade
points calculated in the grade point average.
095—English Reading and Writing, 1-6
Cr.
Focuses on listening and speaking
skills by exposing students to a variety of spoken English, including different
accents, intonation, and spaces of speech so that students develop their
ability to understand spoken English. Credits not applicable toward
graduation. Credits included in term credit load for student status. Grade
points calculated in the grade point average.
100—College Writing, 1-6 Cr.
Designed for international students who
are planning to matriculate or immigrant students needing writing improvement.
Focuses on writing reports, essays, journals, speeches and research papers, as
well as on using narration, description, observing and reporting, profiling and
exposition.
105—College Skills, 1-6 Cr.
This course focuses on preparing
advanced English language students to enter U.S. university level courses
effectively by emphasizing the importance of class participation, discussion
and critical thinking. It will utilize material comparable to that found in
general education required courses like religious studies, literature,
philosophy and history. The course will cover note-taking skills as well as
strategies for being a successful, balanced student.