English as a Second Language: ESL

Lower-Division Courses

ESL X01G. English Language Grammar.

Focus on improving understanding and use of English grammar in speaking and writing, as well as an introduction to American idioms.

ESL X01R. English Language Reading.

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.

ESL X01S. English Language Speaking.

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.

ESL X01W. English Language Writing.

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.

ESL X02S. Academic Listening and Speaking.

Focuses on the English language skills necessary for understanding lectures, taking notes, participating in and leading discussions, and giving effective presentations.

ESL X02W. Academic Reading and Writing.

Focuses on the English language skills necessary for reading and discussing academic texts, using new vocabulary, composing short papers, and writing research projects.

ESL X19S. Topics in English as a Second Language.

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.

Upper-Division Courses

ESL X29S. Topics in English as a Second Language.

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.

Graduate Courses

ESL X88S. Oral Communication.

Practicum in speaking skills. Focuses on pronunciation, fluency, grammatical accuracy, vocabulary development, formal presentations, and graduate-level discussions.

ESL X88T. Basic Speaking Skills.

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.

ESL X88W. Academic Writing.

Practicum in writing skills. Focuses on basic syntax and sentence structure, paragraph and essay writing, and basic research writing.

ESL X89S. Advanced Oral Communication.

Focuses on accuracy and development of the speaking skills needed in academic contexts.

ESL X89T. Communication and Teaching Culture.

Focuses on pronunciation, presenting and summarizing information, and relevant topics in intercultural communication.

ESL X89W. Advanced Academic Writing.

Focuses on the writing skills needed for qualifying exams, research, and conference papers.

Professional Courses