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ESLG
0081 Intermediate Grammar
(4-0-4)
This course is designed to develop the students’ understanding of and skills at
using essential grammatical structures of Standard English in writing. It provides
a review of lexical and syntactic features of the parts of speech, phrases,
clauses, and the concepts of coordination and subordination as well as
grammatical trouble spots such as the idiomatic use of prepositions, verbals, and
articles. It includes paragraph writing and editing in preparation for the essay
process.
Placement: ESLG 0071 with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the
ESOL skills assessment test.
Offered: On demand.
ESLG
0091 Advanced Grammar
(4-0-4)
This course is designed to enhance the students’ understanding of and skills at
using advanced syntactic structures correctly and effectively in writing. It
provides a review of compound and complex sentence patterns of Standard
Written English as well as grammar trouble spots according to individual and
class needs.
Placement: ESLG 0081 with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the
ESOL skills assessment test.
Offered: On demand.
ESLG
0095 Writing
(4-0-4)
This course focuses on refining organizational and editing skills and individual
needs of the students who need only to pass the Departmental Essay
Competency Exam in order to exit the writing portion of the ESL Program.
Offered: On demand.
ESLL
0070 Basic Listening and Speaking
(4-0-4)
The course focuses on comprehending and conducting brief conversations
supported by clues in context, as well as letter and word pronunciation.
Placement: Placement from ESOL skills assessment test.
Offered: On demand.
ESLL
0080 Intermediate Listening and Speaking
(4-0-4)
This course focuses on producing and understanding conversations about self,
basic academic and/or occupational interests and situations, and multiple verb
tenses.
Placement: ESLL 0070 with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the
ESOL skills assessment test.
Offered: On demand.
ESLL
0090 Advanced Listening and Speaking
(4-0-4)
This course focuses on complex discussions and understanding of academic,
social, and/or business lectures. Advanced idiomatic expressions, inferences,
and emotional overtones are studied, as well as shifts in registers, reductions,
blends, and American Culture protocols.
Placement: ESLL 0080 with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the
ESOL skills assessment test.
Offered: On demand.
