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EDLD 728 - Independent Study
1-9 credit(s)
Under direct supervision of PhDEL faculty, students will spend one or more semesters working independently and delving deeply into specific IPEL topics of interest. This indepth study will add value to the development of individual research agendas including dissertation research. Offered in Spring.
Prerequisite(s): EDLD 702 , EDLD 704 .
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EDLD 730 - Dissertation Pro-Seminar
3 credit(s)
Course will direct students in developing a focused research agenda and dissertation topic, building information-management and time-management skills, publishing one’s work, making professional presentations, and creating and writing an annotated bibliography. In addition, students will learn how to effectively access reference databases, along with practical information about conducting literature reviews as the foundation for conducting IPEL research. Offerd in Spring.
Prerequisite(s): EDLD 702 ; EDLD 706 ,EDLD 708 , EDLD 710 ; EDLD 712 ; EDLD 714 ; EDLD 716 .
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EDLD 740 - Dissertation
1-9 credit(s)
Building on the work completed in EDLD 730 , this course supports the student’s continued progress toward completing the dissertation. The course will focus on three primary objectives: 1) Understanding the dissertation process; 2) Establishing and meeting goals toward dissertation completion; and 3) Creating an IPEL research agenda and publication track record. Students will be required to set and meet specific goals and timelines, and learn how to use specific project planning tools in order to maintain a workable time schedule. Research, writing, and rewriting will be an integral part of this course. Offered in Spring.
Prerequisite(s): EDLD 730 .
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English as a Second Language These are language acquisition courses that do not apply to undergraduate degrees at Pacific University.
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ESL 010A - Beginning Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course introduces students to the basics of English grammar. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas
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ESL 010B - Beginning Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course introduces students to the basics of English grammar. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas
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ESL 011A - High Beginning Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course reviews the basics of English grammar and expands upon these. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 011B - High Beginning Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course reviews the basics of English grammar and expands upon these. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 012A - Low Intermediate Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course reviews the basics of English grammar and expands upon these by offering multiple opportunities for using these skills in communicative interaction. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 012B - Low Intermediate Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course reviews the basics of English grammar and expands upon these by offering multiple opportunities for using these skills in communicative interaction. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 013A - Intermediate Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students work with all the verb tenses in English grammar as well and learn a variety of other grammar points. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 013B - Intermediate Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students work with all the verb tenses in English grammar as well and learn a variety of other grammar points. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 014A - High Intermediate Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students work with all of the verb tenses in English grammar and learn a variety of additional, complex grammar points. Regular practice with TOEFL-style grammar exercises will help prepare students for English language exams. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 014B - High Intermediate Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students work with all of the verb tenses in English grammar and learn a variety of additional, complex grammar points. Regular practice with TOEFL-style grammar exercises will help prepare students for English language exams. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 015A - Low Advanced Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course introduces and reviews advanced English grammar concepts. Regular practice with TOEFL-style grammar exercises will help prepare students for English language exams. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 015B - Low Advanced Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course introduces and reviews advanced English grammar concepts. Regular practice with TOEFL-style grammar exercises will help prepare students for English language exams. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 016A - Advanced Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course reviews advanced English grammar concepts and allows students to polish up on any areas of grammar with which they may struggle. Regular practice with TOEFL-style grammar exercises will help prepare students for English language exams. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 016B - Advanced Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course reviews advanced English grammar concepts and allows students to polish up on any areas of grammar with which they may struggle. Regular practice with TOEFL-style grammar exercises will help prepare students for English language exams. Students engage in activities which allow them to see how the language works while enhancing language acquisition in all skill areas.
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ESL 020A - Beginning Reading & Vocabulary A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps beginning level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 020B - Beginning Reading & Vocabulary B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps beginning level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 021A - High Beginning Reading & Vocabulary A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high beginning level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 021B - High Beginning Reading & Vocabulary B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high beginning level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 022A - Low Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low intermediate level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 022B - Low Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low intermediate level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 023A - Intermediate Reading & Vocab A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps intermediate level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 023B - Intermediate Reading & Vocab B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps intermediate level students develop their reading skills in English. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 024A - High Intermediate Reading & Vocab A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high intermediate level students develop their reading skills in English. There is a focus on academic-style readings and reading test practices. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 024B - High Intermediate Reading & Vocab B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high intermediate level students develop their reading skills in English. There is a focus on academic-style readings and reading test practices. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 025A - Low Advanced Reading & Vocabulary A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low advanced level students develop their reading skills in English. There is a focus on academic-style readings and reading test practices. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 025B - Low Advanced Reading & Vocabulary B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low advanced level students develop their reading skills in English. There is a focus on academic-style readings and reading test practices. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 026A - Advanced Reading & Vocab A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps advanced level students develop their reading skills in English. There is a focus on academic-style readings and reading test practices. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 026B - Advanced Reading & Vocab B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps advanced level students develop their reading skills in English. There is a focus on academic-style readings and reading test practices. Students increase their active and passive vocabulary while learning essential reading strategies.
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ESL 030A - Beginning Reading & Writing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps beginning level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 030B - Beginning Reading & Writing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps beginning level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 031A - High Beginning Reading & Writing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high beginning level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 031B - High Beginning Reading & Writing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high beginning level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 032A - Low Intermediate Reading & Writing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low intermediate level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 032B - Low Intermediate Reading & Writing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low intermediate level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 033A - Intermediate Reading & Writing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps intermediate level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 033B - Intermediate Reading & Writing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps intermediate level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 034A - High Intermediate Reading & Writing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high intermediate level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 034B - High Intermediate Reading & Writing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps high intermediate level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 035A - Low Advanced Reading & Writing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low advanced level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 035B - Low Advanced Reading & Writing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps low advanced level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 036A - Advanced Reading & Writing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps advanced level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 036B - Advanced Reading & Writing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course helps advanced level students develop their reading and writing skills in English. Students learn to become critical readers and thinkers in order to successfully integrate their reading and writing skills to meet future academic needs.
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ESL 040A - Beginning Speaking & Listening A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with beginning level English develop a functional fluency, using English in a variety of contextualized situations and applying communicative strategies necessary for improving listening comprehension as well as oral production.
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ESL 040B - Beginning Speaking & Listening B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with beginning level English develop a functional fluency, using English in a variety of contextualized situations and applying communicative strategies necessary for improving listening comprehension as well as oral production.
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ESL 041A - High Beginning Speaking & Listening A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with high beginning level English develop a functional fluency, using English in a variety of contextualized situations and applying communicative strategies necessary for improving listening comprehension as well as oral production.
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ESL 041B - High Beginning Speaking & Listening B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with high beginning level English develop a functional fluency, using English in a variety of contextualized situations and applying communicative strategies necessary for improving listening comprehension as well as oral production.
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ESL 042A - Low Intermediate Speaking & Listening A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with low intermediate level English continue to work on functional language while developing the language needed for a wider variety of topics. Students learn to go beyond simple description and start to express analysis. Note-taking skills are also developed.
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ESL 042B - Low Intermediate Speaking & Listening B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with low intermediate level English continue to work on functional language while developing the language needed for a wider variety of topics. Students learn to go beyond simple description and start to express analysis. Note-taking skills are also developed.
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ESL 043A - Intermediate Speaking & Listening A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with intermediate level English continue to work on functional language while developing the language needed for a wider variety of topics. Students learn to go beyond simple description and start to express analysis. Note-taking skills are also developed.
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ESL 043B - Intermediate Speaking & Listening B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with intermediate level English continue to work on functional language while developing the language needed for a wider variety of topics. Students learn to go beyond simple description and start to express analysis. Note-taking skills are also developed.
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ESL 044A - High Int Speaking & Listening A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with high intermediate level English continue to work on functional language while developing the language needed for a wider variety of topics. Students learn to go beyond simple description and start to express analysis. Note-taking skills are also developed.
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ESL 044B - High Int Speaking & Listening B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course is designed to help students with high intermediate level English continue to work on functional language while developing the language needed for a wider variety of topics. Students learn to go beyond simple description and start to express analysis. Note-taking skills are also developed.
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ESL 045A - Low Advanced Speaking & Listening A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, low advanced level students develop their communicative competence with an emphasis on academic language needs. At this level students continue building vocabulary, polishing their pronunciation and intonation, and refining listening, presentation and communication skills needed to successfully function in academic contexts.
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ESL 045B - Low Advanced Speaking & Listening B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, low advanced level students develop their communicative competence with an emphasis on academic language needs. At this level students continue building vocabulary, polishing their pronunciation and intonation, and refining listening, presentation and communication skills needed to successfully function in academic contexts.
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ESL 046A - Advanced Speaking & Listening A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, advanced level students develop their communicative competence with an emphasis on academic language needs. At this level students continue building vocabulary, polishing their pronunciation and intonation, and refining listening, presentation and communication skills needed to successfully function in academic contexts.
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ESL 046B - Advanced Speaking & Listening B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, advanced level students develop their communicative competence with an emphasis on academic language needs. At this level students continue building vocabulary, polishing their pronunciation and intonation, and refining listening, presentation and communication skills needed to successfully function in academic contexts.
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ESL 047 - Speaking & Listening I
2 credit(s)
This course is designed to help students develop a functional fluency, using English in a variety of contextualized situations and applying communicative strategies necessary for improving listening comprehension as well as oral production.
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ESL 048 - Speaking & Listening II
2 credit(s)
This course is designed to help students continue to work on functional language while developing the language needed for a wider variety of topics. Students learn to go beyond simple description and start to express analysis. In addition, students can improve their listening skills through a variety of real-life listening practices.
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ESL 050A - Beginning Writing & Editing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to write grammatically correct sentences. This skill is used as the basis for an introduction to paragraph writing. An emphasis is placed on helping students recognize writing errors.
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ESL 050B - Beginning Writing & Editing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to write grammatically correct sentences. This skill is used as the basis for an introduction to paragraph writing. An emphasis is placed on helping students recognize writing errors.
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ESL 051A - High Beginning Writing & Editing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for developing paragraphs using a variety of different organization styles. Editing skills are introduced.
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ESL 051B - High Beginning Writing & Editing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for developing paragraphs using a variety of different organization styles. Editing skills are introduced.
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ESL 052A - Low Intermediate Writing & Editing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for combining paragraphs into short compositions. Editing skills are developed.
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ESL 052B - Low Intermediate Writing & Editing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for combining paragraphs into short compositions. Editing skills are developed.
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ESL 053A - Intermediate Writing & Editing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course guides students through the development of short compositions, focusing on different rhetorical patterns common in academic writing. Editing skills are developed.
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ESL 053B - Intermediate Writing & Editing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course guides students through the development of short compositions, focusing on different rhetorical patterns common in academic writing. Editing skills are developed.
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ESL 054A - High Intermediate Writing & Editing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to expand their skills in writing short compositions into longer, more complex essays. Content is emphasized in addition to structure. Self and peer editing skills are developed.
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ESL 054B - High Intermediate Writing & Editing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to expand their skills in writing short compositions into longer, more complex essays. Content is emphasized in addition to structure. Self and peer editing skills are developed.
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ESL 055A - Low Advanced Writing & Editing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to produce academic style essays. A variety of rhetorical forms are practiced and an emphasis is placed on logical support of theses. Self and peer editing skills are developed.
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ESL 055B - Low Advanced Writing & Editing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to produce academic style essays. A variety of rhetorical forms are practiced and an emphasis is placed on logical support of theses. Self and peer editing skills are developed.
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ESL 056A - Advanced Writing & Editing A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students have the opportunity to polish their academic writing skills with special attention on self-editing skills. In addition, students are guided through the process of developing in depth research papers including how to choose reliable sources and appropriately cite these sources.
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ESL 056B - Advanced Writing & Editing B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students have the opportunity to polish their academic writing skills with special attention on self-editing skills. In addition, students are guided through the process of developing in depth research papers including how to choose reliable sources and appropriately cite these sources.
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ESL 057 - Writing & Editing I
2 credit(s)
This course prepares students for academic writing by working on sentence and paragraph structure. In addition, students will work on punctuation and grammar, learning to identify and correct errors in their writing.
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ESL 058 - Writing & Editing II
2 credit(s)
This course gives students the opportunity to practice their academic writing skills by producing a variety of types of essays and learning to identify and correct errors in their writing. They will also work on peer editing.
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ESL 060A - Beginning Writing & Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to write grammatically correct sentences. This skill is used as the basis for an introduction to paragraph writing. Grammar concepts are introduced in relation to student writing.
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ESL 060B - Beginning Writing & Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to write grammatically correct sentences. This skill is used as the basis for an introduction to paragraph writing. Grammar concepts are introduced in relation to student writing.
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ESL 061A - High Beginning Writing & Grammar a
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for developing paragraphs using a variety of different organization styles. Sentence structure and grammar concepts are presented and reinforced.
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ESL 061B - High Beginning Writing & Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for developing paragraphs using a variety of different organization styles. Sentence structure and grammar concepts are presented and reinforced.
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ESL 062A - Low Intermediate Writing & Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for combining paragraphs into short compositions. Grammar concepts are presented in relation to students’ writing needs and editing skills are developed.
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ESL 062B - Low Intermediate Writing & Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course takes students through the writing process for combining paragraphs into short compositions. Grammar concepts are presented in relation to students’ writing needs and editing skills are developed.
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ESL 063A - Intermediate Writing & Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course guides students through the development of short compositions, focusing on different rhetorical patterns common in academic writing. The presentation of sentence structures includes complex forms.
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ESL 063B - Intermediate Writing & Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course guides students through the development of short compositions, focusing on different rhetorical patterns common in academic writing. The presentation of sentence structures includes complex forms.
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ESL 064A - High Intermediate Writing & Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to expand their skills in writing short compositions into longer, more complex essays. Content is emphasized in addition to structure. Self and peer editing skills are developed with a focus on grammatical errors.
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ESL 064B - High Intermediate Writing & Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to expand their skills in writing short compositions into longer, more complex essays. Content is emphasized in addition to structure. Self and peer editing skills are developed with a focus on grammatical errors.
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ESL 065A - Low Advanced Writing & Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to produce academic style essays. A variety of rhetorical forms are practiced and an emphasis is placed on logical support of theses. Grammar concepts are presented as needed in accordance with student writing.
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ESL 065B - Low Advanced Writing & Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. This course prepares students to produce academic style essays. A variety of rhetorical forms are practiced and an emphasis is placed on logical support of theses. Grammar concepts are presented as needed in accordance with student writing.
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ESL 066A - Advanced Writing & Grammar A
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students have the opportunity to polish their academic writing skills. In addition, students are guided through the process of developing in depth research papers including how to choose reliable sources and appropriately cite these sources.
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ESL 066B - Advanced Writing & Grammar B
2 credit(s)
A two course sequence in one term. In this course, students have the opportunity to polish their academic writing skills. In addition, students are guided through the process of developing in depth research papers including how to choose reliable sources and appropriately cite these sources.
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ESL 067 - Writing & Grammar I
2 credit(s)
This course prepares students for academic writing by working on sentence and paragraph structure. Students will also work extensively on the grammar concepts needed for their writing.
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ESL 068 - Writing & Grammar II
2 credit(s)
This course gives students the opportunity to practice their academic writing skills by producing a variety of types of essays. In conjunction, students will focus on the grammar needed to improve their writing skills.
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ESL 090 - Special Topics
2 credit(s)
This course is designed to allow students to explore areas of special interest to the students and faculty. Students will use and develop their English skills to explore topics related to their community. Pass/No Pass.
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ESL 095 - Independent Study
2 credit(s)
This course is offered upon approval by and collaboration with a faculty member only. Independent study contract required.
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ELITR 101 - Acad Culture and Communication
3 credit(s)
This course helps students acquire the oral skills and competencies required to succeed in American academic settings. Students will learn efficient listening and note-taking strategies for lectures and consider the appropriate register for interactions with professors and peers in formal as well as informal situations. Students will practice formal oral presentations and through self and peer critique, become more capable and confident in their speaking and listening abilities. Only available to students of the Transition Program. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 475.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ELI program courses.
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ELITR 102 - Amer Persp: Ethnically Speaking
3 credit(s)
This course will give international students an opportunity to view the diversity of culture found in the United States from a variety of perspectives. Through essays, films and lectures, students will discover lifestyles, traditions and customs practiced by different populations of Americans. Students will interview American students about their opinions and perspectives practicing ethnographical type research to observe these practices firsthand. This class will focus on different ethnic groups in the U.S.:Hispanic, African American, Native American, Asian American and European American. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 475.
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ELITR 103 - Academic and Research Writing
3 credit(s)
Academic and Research Writing is the composition component of the ELI Transition Program. This course prepares students for the writing tasks, research methodologies, and documentation formats they are likely to encounter in their academic programs. Students will build upon their understanding of the basic rhetorical modes to develop their arguments in a fully documented research essay. Only available to students in the Transition Program. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 475.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ELI program courses.
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ELITR 104 - American Perspectives: Demo Differences
3 credit(s)
This course will give international students an opportunity to view the diversity of culture found in the United States from a variety of perspectives. Through essays, films and lectures, students will discover lifestyles, traditions and customs practiced by different populations of Americans. Students will be involved in a variety of activities including interviewing American students about their opinions and perspectives, comparing students’ own cultural practices with American practices, and practicing ethnographical type research to observe these practices firsthand. “American Perspectives: Demographic Differences” focuses on topics relevant to and seen through the eyes of different groups in the United States, including the elderly, lesbians and gays, people of the southern United States, and others. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 475.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ELI program courses.
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ELITR 105 - American SocietyThrough Film
3 credit(s)
This course will introduce international students to many aspects of American society and culture through movies. In addition to enhancing students’ cultural understanding, this course will help students develop strong critical-thinking and analytic skills as they learn to recognize, interpret and question messages about American society found in the films. Students will have the opportunity to explore in greater depth an area of American society reflected in film that is of personal interest to them. Research and classroom presentations will be required. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score of 475 or higher and concurrent enrollment in ELI program courses.
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