Writing & Linguistics Department

Creative Writing Linguistics English Second Language

ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE


ESL 0090A-Reading and Writing I 6-0-4
A beginning level reading and writing class for non-native speakers of English. (4 hours institutional credit).

ESL 0090B-Listening and Speaking I 6-0-4
A beginning level class designed to help non-native speakers of English develop communication skills through a variety of listening and speaking activities. (4 institutional credit hours).

ESL 0090C-Grammar I 5-0-4
A basic structure class for beginning non-native speakers of English. (4 hours institutional credit).

ESL 0090D-Computer I 0-3-3
A class designed to help beginning non-native speakers of English students learn how to use the computer as a way of improving their language skills. (1 hour institutional credit).

ESL 0090E-American Culture I 4-0-3
An introduction to the customs, behaviors, and attitudes most prevalent in US society, including experiential learning through field trips. (1 hour institutional credit).

ESL 0091A-Reading and Writing II 6-0-4
A intermediate reading and writing class for non-native speakers of English. (4 Hours institutional credit).

ESL 0091B-Listening and Speaking II 6-0-4
An intermediate level class designed to help non-native speakers of English develop communication skills through a variety of listening and speaking activities. (4 hours institutional credit).

ESL 0091C-Grammar II 5-0-4
An intermediate structure class for non-native speakers of English. (2 hours institutional credit).

ESL 0091D-Computer II 0-3-3
An intermediate class designed to help non-native speakers of English learn how to use the computer as a way of improving their language skills. (1 hour institutional credit).

ESL 0091E-American Culture II 4-0-3
A study of the various aspects and interactions of family, work, and student life in the United States, including experiential learning through field trips. (1 hour institutional credit).

ESL 0092A-Reading and Writing III 6-0-4
An advanced level reading and writing class for non-native speakers of English. (4 hours institutional credit).

ESL 0092B-Listening and Speaking III 6-0-4
An advanced level class designed to help non-native speakers of English develop communication skills through a variety of listening and speaking activities. (4 hours institutional credit).

ESL 0092C-Gammar III 5-0-4
An advanced structure class for non-native speakers of English. (2 hours institutional credit).

ESL 0092D-Computer III 0-3-3
An advanced class designed to help non-native speakers of English learn how to use the computer as a way of improving their language skills. (1 hour institutional credit).

ESL 0092E-American Culture III 4-0-3
A study of major issues that have shaped, and are reshaping, the American culture, including experiential learning through field trips. (1 hour institutional credit).

ESL 0093-English as a Second Language I 5-2-6
An intensive course designed for students whose native language is not English. Includes listening and speaking skills, reading comprehension, with an emphasis on vocabulary development, basic grammar review, and writing clear, logical, well-structured essays. Students may be required to pass this course before they are recommended to enter WRIT 0095 or ENGL 1101, depending on their proficiency. Prerequisites: Placement dependent upon successful score on Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency and a writing sample.

ESL 0095-English as a Second Language II 2-2-3
Designed for students whose native language is not English. Includes group discussion skills, interpretation of short readings, advanced grammar review, and writing clear, logical, well- structured essays. Students may be required to pass this course before they can enter ENGL 1101. Prerequisites: Placement dependent upon successful score on Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency and a writing sample.