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4.00 Credits
This course introduces non-native English speakers to academic writing. Students learn to write focused, unified paragraphs and short compositions through the process of idea generation and development, paragraph organization, and revision. Students use grammar appropriate for specific purposes and develop self-editing skills. Prerequisite:A minimum grade of C in SL100 ESL2: Beginning English Skills 2, or an appropriate placement test result.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the non-native English speaker to thegrammar necessary to speak and write academic English effectively.Topics include verb tenses, varied sentence structures, and modals at the intermediate level. Prerequisite:A minimum grade of "C" in SL 100 ESL 2: Beginning English Skills 2, or an appropriate placement test result.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces non-native English speakers to the idiomatic usage and listening and speaking skills necessary for academic settings. Main ideas and supporting points are listened for, summarized, and discussed in distinguishing between literal and idiomatic meanings. Prerequisite:A minimum grade of "C" in SL100 ESL 2: Beginning English Skills 2, or an appropriate placement test result.
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3.00 Credits
This course assists intermediate-level, non-native English speakers in improving their English skills, including reading,writing, speaking, and listening. Skills are evaluated at the beginning of the course, and a prescriptive program is designed to meet individual needs.
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2.00 Credits
This course offers newly arrived non-native speakers opportunities to continue their English language development while experiencing American culture and college life. Students develop language skills that prepare them for further coursework in ESL and other academic disciplines. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are integrated in thematically designed lessons which include classroom instruction, practicum, and out-of-class activities. Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker with basic English skills.
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4.00 Credits
This courses introduces non-native English speakers to the writing of well-organized and well-developed essays. It focuses on form and content, improving the clarity and sophistication of written expression in English. Prerequisite:A minimum grade of "C" in SL106 ESL 3: Intermediate Composition, or appropriate placement test result.
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3.00 Credits
This course assists advanced-level, non-native English speakers in improving their English skills, including reading,writing, speaking, and listening. Skills are evaluated at the beginning of the course, and a prescriptive program is designed to meet individual needs.
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2.00 Credits
This course teaches non-native English speakers the fundamentals of American English pronunciation. Emphasis is placed on the pronunciation of language in real speaking contexts to improve oral comprehensibility of speech through intensive practice of stress, rhythm, and intonation. Prerequisite:A minimum grade of "C" in SL100 ESL 2: Beginning English Skills 2, or an appropriate placement test result.
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3.00 Credits
This course gives an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live.The concepts and theories discussed relate to humanity, its culture and society, and to those forces that contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces that contribute to conflict and social problems.Topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population, and patterns of social organization.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores two of the major social institutions,marriage and family. Sociological theory provides an understanding of the interconnection between these institutions and other social institutions, such as the economy, religion, education, and government. Changing forms and functions of marriage and family are examined in historical and cross-cultural perspectives,while aspects and issues confronting contemporary families are topics of importance. Prerequisite: SO101 Introduction to Sociology.
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