Levels of Study

Level 1 Basic

ESOL 1301 Readings in English
Emphasizes the development of reading skills, beginning the transition to utilizing academic and literary texts.

ESOL 1305 Elements of Effective Writing in English
Emphasizes the development of paragraph writing skills in various styles using process writing techniques.

ESOL 1302 English Idioms
An overview of English idioms, American colloquial usage, and other specialized vocabulary for the academic classroom.

ESOL 1303 Basics of English Grammar
A grammar review for non-native speakers of English; course includes a study of parts of speech and sentence structures.

Level 2 Intermediate

ESOL 1323 Intermediate English Grammar

A grammar intensive course for non-native speakers of English; course includes a study of parts of speech, appropriate use of verb tenses, and complex sentence structures.

ESOL 1321 Intermediate Reading
Emphasizes the development of academic reading skills, utilizing university-level academic and literary texts.

ESOL 1325 Elements of Effective Writing in English-Intermediate
Emphasizes the development of academic essay writing skills in various styles using process writing techniques. Introduces research skills and proper APA format.

Level 3 Advanced

ESOL 1335 Advanced Writing and Grammar
Emphasizes writing skills for academic purposes. Introduces academic vocabulary, research skills, plagiarism prevention as well as proper citation, and proper word choice for clear written communication

ESOL 1430 Advanced Oral Communication A communicative competency course emphasizing the improvement of listening skills, academic note taking, and proper pronunciation utilizing university-level academic content. Lab attendance required.

ESOL 1331 Advanced Reading and Grammar
Emphasizes the development of academic reading skills, utilizing university-level academic and literary texts. Includes intensive grammar instruction including parts of speech, appropriate use of verb tenses, and complex sentence structures.