English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL 501G English Language Grammar 5 Hours
5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on improving understanding and use of English grammar in speaking and writing, as well as an introduction to American idioms. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any University of Texas at Austin degree. Five lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: English as a second language placement test and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international exchange students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ESL 501R English Language Reading 5 Hours
5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on improving reading skills with an emphasis on understanding and discussing a variety of texts, using effective reading strategies, developing vocabulary, and increasing reading speed. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any University of Texas at Austin degree. Five lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: English as a second language placement test and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international exchange students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ESL 501S English Language Speaking 5 Hours
5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on improving listening and speaking through activities such as note-taking, conversation practice, and participating in discussions. Emphasis on speaking in a variety of contexts; developing appropriate pronunciation, pitch, rhythm, and stress; increasing fluency; and expanding spoken vocabulary. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any University of Texas at Austin degree. Five lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: English as a second language placement test and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international exchange students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ESL 501W English Language Writing 5 Hours
5 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on improving writing skills by increasing writing fluency and accuracy at the sentence, paragraph, and essay levels. Emphasis on structure, organization, and development of ideas. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any University of Texas at Austin degree. Five lecture hours a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to international exchange students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ESL 302S Academic Listening and Speaking 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focuses on the English language skills necessary for understanding lectures, taking notes, participating in and leading discussions, and giving effective presentations. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any University of Texas at Austin degree. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ESL 302W Academic Reading and Writing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focuses on the English language skills necessary for reading and discussing academic texts, using new vocabulary, composing short papers, and writing research projects. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward any University of Texas at Austin degree. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
ESL 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in English as a Second Language 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in Office of Executive Vice President and Provost. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
ESL 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in English as a Second Language 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in Office of Executive Vice President and Provost. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
ESL 388S Oral Communication 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Practicum in speaking skills. Focuses on pronunciation, fluency, grammatical accuracy, vocabulary development, formal presentations, and graduate-level discussions. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
ESL 388T Basic Speaking Skills 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Preparation for the International Teaching Assistant Oral English Proficiency Assessment. Practice focuses on the five tasks required in the assessment: summary, vocabulary list, reading, concept and graph explanations, and personal introduction. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
ESL 388W Academic Writing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Practicum in writing skills. Focuses on basic syntax and sentence structure, paragraph and essay writing, and basic research writing. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
ESL 389S Advanced Oral Communication 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focuses on accuracy and development of the speaking skills needed in academic contexts. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
ESL 389T Communication and Teaching Culture 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focuses on pronunciation, presenting and summarizing information, and relevant topics in intercultural communication. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
ESL 389W Advanced Academic Writing 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focuses on the writing skills needed for qualifying exams, research, and conference papers. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to international students.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral