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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 102. 3 credits formerly EN 245 Mythology "Myth" means "a story" and this course wichart how mythic stories have been told through ancient sources: epics, drama, short prose, and recorded oral tradition. Moreover, modern manifestations of myth and mythic symbols in film, literature, and popular culture will be connected to the ancient texts to demonstrate the commonality and diversity found across cultures and time. Discussion of myth as theology, cosmology, and psychological/social phenomena will augment the treatment of myth as provocative and substantial literature.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 102. 3 credits formerly EN 200 Seminar in English The English seminar offers an in-depth examination of specialized subjects in English. A particular theme, genre, time period , literary movement or individual writer is selected as the focus of the course. Seminar discussions and student reports are directed at analytical evaluation of the course topic.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Specified score on an ESL Placement Examination. 6 credits formerly ESL 105 Basic English as a Second Language Students entering this course must have fundamental skills in English as determined by the ESL Placement Examination. The goal is to develop reading and writing skills at the high beginning/basic level. Assigned reading inspires individual writing assignments as well as discussions in small and large groups. In addition to learning grammatical principles, students work on effective sentence structures, paragraph development and organizational skills in writing compositions. Additional language practice activities are required and may include the ESL listening lab, the ESL computer lab and/ or other audio-visual media. Assessment will be based on portfolios and quizzes and tests.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Specified score on the ESL Placement Test or placement in ESL 022 or ESL 132. 3 credits formerly ESL 109 Basic ESL Grammar for College Students This class is designed for ESL students to develop competency in the usage of grammatical structures through reading and writing on a high basic to intermediate level. These structures are learned in context, rather than in isolation, through reading, short essay writing, discussions, oral practice, formal exercises and the internet.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 022 or ESL 132 as determined by ESL Placement Exam. 3 credits formerly ESL 100 Communications I for ESL Students This class is designed for high beginning to intermediate level ESL students who especially want to improve their speaking and listening abilities. Activities designed to improve spoken fluency will include role-playing, conversation, small group/ class discussions, oral reports, interviewing, pronunciation work, and the use of videos and tapes. Although the focus of this course is on aural/oral proficiency, various readings will be used to stimulate class discussion, and some written assignments will be required as well. Not offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ESL 022 with a C or better or specified score on an ESL Placement Exam. 6 credits formerly ESL 111 Intermediate English as a Second Language I This course develops fluency in reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Small group and class discussions focus on reading assignments and student writing. As in ESL 022, students work on grammatical principles, effective sentence structures, paragraph development and organizational skills in writing compositions. Additional language practice activities are required and may include the listening lab, the ESL computer lab and/or other audio-visual media. Assessment will be based on portfolios in addition to quizzes and tests.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Completion of ESL 132 with a C or better or placement in ESL 142 as determined by ESL Placement Exam. 3 credits formerly 112 Intermediate ESL Grammar This class is designed for ESL students to develop competency in the use of grammatical structures through reading and writing at an intermediate level. It provides the ESL student with an opportunity to learn these structures in context through formal exercises, oral practice, reading, group discussions, short essays, and the internet. The focus and emphasis of this course will be to use the grammatical structures in a natural and authentic setting.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ESL 132 with a grade of C or better or specified score on an ESL Placement Examination. 6 credits formerly ESL 114 Intermediate ESL II. counts as a Humanities/Liberal Arts elective In this high intermediate level course students continue to strengthen reading and writing skills. Assigned reading (including whole works) and student writing form the basis of small group and class discussions. Students focus on writing and rewriting essays to develop ideas, organization, clarity and accuracy in their writing. Additional language practice activities are required and may include the listening lab, the ESL computer lab and/or other audio-visual media. Assessment will be based on portfolios in addition to quizzes and tests. At least one section of this course may be offered in an online/hybrid version.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ESL 132 with a grade of C- or better, placement into ESL 142 or teacher recommendation. 3 credits formerly ESL 115 Intermediate ESL Grammar II This class is designed for ESL students to develop competency in the use of grammatical structures at a high intermediate level through reading, writing short essays, group discussion, oral practice, formal exercises and Internet activities. Practice outside the classroom is essential. At least one section of this course may be offered in an online/hybrid version.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Eligible for ESL 132. 3 credits formerly ESL 113 Pronunciation Workshop Intended for students in ESL 132 and above, this class will provide extensive, in-depth practice in English pronunciation with special focus on rhythm, stress, and intonation. Basic features of English phonology will be reviewed. Students will learn to evaluate their own speech in order to become more competent, selfassured speakers. Short readings and poetry will be used to facilitate the unique expressive and communicative features of spoken English.
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