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| ESL Courses The English department offers special courses and designated sections (followed by “E”) of standard courses for students whose native language is not English. ENGL 107E -
Grammar Lab I
for ESL Students ENGL 108E - Grammar Lab II for ESL Students Intermediate level of self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete at least five essays and grammar exercises and have individual conferences with the instructor. A file will be kept on each student to record his/her progress. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. ENGL 109E - Grammar Lab III for ESL Students Advanced level of self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete at least five essays and grammar exercises and have individual conferences with the instructor. A file will be kept on each student to record his/her progress. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
A composition course for foreign students and recent immigrants whose native language is not English. Course work will emphasize academic essay patterns and writing techniques. Students may be assigned additional grammar work, if necessary. NOTE: May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department. Students may not get credit for both ENGL 100 and ENGL 110. This course must be repeated each semester until a grade of "C" or better has been earned. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Students whose first language is not English study American literature, especially contemporary novels and short stories, as a means to better understand our culture and language. The texts assigned for this course are not modified, though extensive vocabulary and grammar work may precede each assignment. Students interpret each reading and support these views in writing and during class discussions. NOTE: May apply towards the Writing Minor.
An intermediate writing course for
ESL students who have completed
a first-year composition
course, but who feel they need
additional preparation before taking
ENGL 391 or 393. Students
will compose reviews, summaries
and short expository papers that
integrate primary and secondary
research, with particular attention
to the correct use of quotations
in written English. Coursework
includes advanced syntax and the
proper citation for source material.
This course shows students
how to locate, gather and
arrange information to produce
sophisticated arguments. The
course will contain readings
drawn from various disciplines.
This course prepares students to use the language of science and technology in the format and style appropriate to their disciplines (engineering, information sciences, health sciences, etc.). Assignments include technical reports, proposals, progress reports, completion reports, memos, instructions, special topics in grammar and rhetoric, and work involving data tables. It is recommended that students have completed the Math/Science general education requirement before enrolling in this course. NOTE: May apply towards the Writing Minor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor; junior or senior status, and completion of ENGL 100 or ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. |
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