Academic Catalog Student Handbook

2019-2020 Edition

English/Spkrs Other Lang (ESOL)

ESOL 0110  English as a Second Language (NCBO)  1 Credit   (1 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is a computer based, student self-paced practice to develop reading, grammar, writing, listening and/or speaking skills for non-native speakers and to prepare students to function in educational, vocational and/or personal English language contexts. This course may be repeated to improve proficiency.

Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0311  Introductory Listening and Speaking  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course focuses on developing basic social and pre-academic speaking and listening skills which include pronouncing, describing, giving directions, and comprehending oral directions. This course does not apply toward any degree.

Prerequisite(s): standardized test of English language proficiency.
Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0351  Introductory Composition  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course focuses on strategies and techniques of writing and composition. Open only to non-native speakers.

Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0362  Intermediate ESOL Oral Communication  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course develops listening and speaking skills in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in educational, vocational and/or personal English-speaking contexts.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0311 or meet the required score on a standardized test of English language proficiency. This is an intermediate-level course.
Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0363  Advanced ESOL Oral Communication  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course develops listening and speaking skills in speakers of language other than English and prepares them to function in educational, vocational and/or personal English-speaking contexts.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0362 Intermediate Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers or meet the required score on a standardized test of English language proficiency. This is an advanced-level course.
Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0372  Intermediate Reading and Writing for Non-Native Speakers  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course focuses on strategies and techniques of writing and composition and develops reading proficiency, vocabulary, and writing and grammar skills for academic, career, or personal purposes in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in a multicultural and multilingual society.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0351 and 0321 or meet the required score on a standardized test of English language proficiency. This is an intermediate-level course.
Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0373  Advanced Reading and Writing for Non-Native Speakers  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course focuses on strategies and techniques of writing and composition and develops reading proficiency, vocabulary, and writing and grammar skills for academic, career, or personal purposes in speakers of languages other than English in order to prepare them to function in a multicultural and multilingual society.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0372 or meet the required score on a standardized test of English language proficiency. This is an advanced-level course.
Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0382  Intermediate Grammar for Non-Native Speakers  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course focuses on Standard English grammar usage for academic purposes. Open only to non-native speakers.

Prerequisite(s): Meet the required score on standardized test of English language proficency. This is an intermediate-level course.
Course Type: College Prep

ESOL 0383  Advanced Grammar for Non-Native Speakers  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course focuses on Standard English grammar usage for academic purposes. Open only to non-native speakers.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0382 or meet the required score on a standardized test of English language proficiency. This is an advanced-level course.
Course Type: College Prep