English as a Second Language Courses (ESL)

ESL:0050 ESL: Transitional Communication Skills 0 s.h.

Foundational speaking skills (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary); development of foundational listening skills for the U.S. academic setting and society.

ESL:0100 ESL: Transitional Oral Skills 0 s.h.

Speaking skills for the U.S. academic setting and society; pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary; structured opportunity to develop foundational fluency.

ESL:0130 ESL: Transitional Listening 0 s.h.

Development of foundational listening skills; focus on listening skills necessary for success in a U.S. academic setting.

ESL:0160 ESL: Transitional Grammar 0 s.h.

English structure; troublesome grammar patterns.

ESL:0190 ESL: Transitional Writing 0 s.h.

Foundational grammatical constructions; vocabulary use expected of university students; organization styles, coherence, and analytic methods used in academic writing.

ESL:0200 ESL: Transitional Reading 0 s.h.

Increase reading speed and comprehension of academic-style writing and vocabulary; exercises, discussion, and note-taking assignments to develop critical analysis skills.

ESL:1000 First-Year Seminar 1 s.h.

Small discussion class taught by a faculty member; topics chosen by instructor; may include outside activities (e.g., films, lectures, performances, readings, visits to research facilities).

ESL:1005 ESL Special Topics 1 s.h.

Small discussion class taught by a faculty member; topics chosen by instructor; may include outside activities (e.g., films, lectures, performances, readings). Same as CLAS:1005.

ESL:1006 Independent Study in Academic Language and Skill Support 1 s.h.

Academic language skills and resources to achieve academic success including writing, effective reading strategies, vocabulary building, listening and note taking, speech fluency and clarity; exploration of study skills and strategies; cultural expectations in U.S. academic settings including academic integrity; culture shock; time management skills; techniques to stay motivated and manage stress; overcoming barriers to student success; assignments emphasize demonstration of language skill development and self-reflection. Requirements: completion of all ESL requirements.

ESL:1650 College Success for International Students 1 s.h.

Skills and resources to help international students achieve academic success; reflection on academic habits and experiences; exploration of study skills and strategies; cultural expectations in U.S. academic settings including academic integrity; culture shock and immigration issues that can impact international students at the UI; development of techniques for time management and goal setting; techniques to stay motivated and manage stress; overcoming barriers to student success; discussions and assignments emphasize self-reflection on class topics including time management, study skills, and cultural identity. Same as CLAS:1650, CSI:1650.

ESL:4100 English as a Second Language: Academic Oral Skills 3 s.h.

Speaking skills for the U.S. academic setting and society; pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary; structured opportunity to develop fluency.

ESL:4130 English as a Second Language: Academic Listening Skills 3 s.h.

Development of listening skills for students whose first language is not English; focus on listening skills necessary for success in a U.S. academic setting; academic lectures, note-taking skills, fast-paced classroom discussions. Requirements: undergraduate standing.

ESL:4160 English as a Second Language Grammar 3 s.h.

English structure; troublesome grammar patterns.

ESL:4190 English as a Second Language: Academic Writing 3 s.h.

Complex grammatical constructions, discourse considerations, formal vocabulary use expected of university students; organization styles, types of argumentation, analytic methods used in academic writing. Requirements: undergraduate standing.

ESL:4200 English as a Second Language: Academic Reading Skills 3 s.h.

Increasing reading speed and comprehension of university-level writing and vocabulary; exercises, discussion, and note-taking assignments to develop critical analysis skills.

ESL:6000 English as a Second Language: Writing Skills for Graduate Students 3 s.h.

Discourse considerations; styles of organization, types of argumentation, methods of analysis expected of graduate students. Requirements: TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 81 (internet-based).