Intensive English Second Language (ESI)
ESI-002 L1 ELA Reading and Writing Skills (6)
Begins English reading and vocabulary development for beginner English learners. Builds writing skills at the sentence and short paragraph level, using foundational English grammar constructs. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 6.0 lecture
ESI-003 L1 ELA Listening and Speaking (6)
Builds a strong foundation of oral proficiency for beginner English learners. Develops basic listening comprehension, fluency, accuracy, and strategies for negotiating meaning through spontaneous communication. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 6.0 lecture
ESI-006 L1 ELA Reading & Vocabulary (3)
Begins the study of English reading and vocabulary development for non-native speakers who have few English skills. Emphasizes reading skills in informal settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
ESI-007 L1 ELA Listening and Conversation (3)
Begins the study of conversation and listening skills in English for non-native speakers who have little to no English. Emphasizes communicative speaking and negotiative listening in informal language settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
ESI-010 L1 Phonetics and Pronunciation (3)
Begins the study of English segmentals and intonation for non-native speakers who have few English skills. Emphasizes the use of phonetic alphabet. Focuses on using segmentals and intonation, in informal language settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
ESI-011 L1 ELA Grammar (4)
Begins the study of the basics of English grammar for non-native speakers of English with few English skills. Focuses on using English grammar fluently in writing, reading and speaking. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 4.0 lecture
ESI-014 L1 ELA Writing (2)
Provides practice in the basic formation of the English alphabet. Focuses on writing at the sentential level for non-native speakers who have little to no English. Increases the use of vocabulary in writing. Familiarizes the student with keyboarding. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 2.0 lecture
ESI-016 L2 ELA Writing (2)
Provides practice in the basic formation of English sentences, paragraphs and reports for non-native speakers of English at the beginning level. Provides practice in structure, and in using English vocabulary in writing. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 2.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-014 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-018 L2 ELA Grammar (4)
Provides beginning level practice in the basics of English grammar for non-native speakers of English. Focuses on using English grammar fluently in writing, reading and speaking. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 4.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-011 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-019 L2 ELA Listening Skills and Culture (3)
Provides beginning-level practice in conversation and listening skills in English for non-native speakers of English. Emphasizes speaking and listening in formal and informal language settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-007 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-021 L2 ELA Phonetics and Pronunciation (3)
Provides practice in English segmentals and intonation of the English language for non-native speakers at the beginning level. Focuses on using segmentals and intonation, in formal and informal language settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-010 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-023 L2 ELA Reading and Vocabulary (3)
Provides practice in reading and vocabulary development at the beginning level for non-native speakers of English. Emphasizes reading skills in academic settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-006 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-024 L2 ELA Reading and Writing Skills (6)
Builds English reading and vocabulary development for emerging English learners. Builds writing skills at the paragraph level, using clear and accurate basic grammar constructs. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 6.0 lecture
ESI-027 L2 ELA Listening and Speaking (6)
Builds a strong foundation of oral proficiency for emerging English learners. Develops listening comprehension, fluency, accuracy, and strategies for negotiating meaning through spontaneous communication. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 6.0 lecture
ESI-034 L3 ELA Listening, Conversation, and Culture (4)
Continues practice in conversation and listening skills in English for non-native speakers of English at the beginning intermediate level. Emphasizes speaking and listening in formal and informal language settings. Exposes students to English culture and cultural expectations. Focuses on creating intelligible speech. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 4.0 lecture
ESI-037 L3 ELA Writing (2)
Continues practice in the formation of English sentences, paragraphs and reports for non-native speakers of English at a beginning intermediate level. Builds students' writing structure skills, and use of English vocabulary in writing. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 2.0 lecture
ESI-038 L3 ELA Grammar (4)
Continues practice in English grammar for non-native speakers of English at the beginning intermediate level. Focuses on using English grammar fluently in writing, reading and speaking. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 4.0 lecture
ESI-042 L3 ELA Reading and Vocabulary (3)
Continues practice in reading and vocabulary development at the beginning intermediate level for non-native speakers of English. Emphasizes reading skills in academic settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
ESI-062 L4 ELA Culture and Conversation (3)
Continues practice in conversation in English for non-native speakers of English at the advanced intermediate level. Focuses on speaking, in formal and informal language settings. Exposes students to English culture and cultural expectations in conversation and oral interaction. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-034, ESI-039, or qualifying placement score.
ESI-063 L4 ELA Writing (3)
Continues practice in the formation of English sentences, paragraphs, and reports for non-native speakers of English at an advanced intermediate level. Provides practice in writing structure, and using English vocabulary in writing. Emphasizes academic report structure and conventions. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-037 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-064 L4 ELA Grammar and Usage (3)
Continues practice in English grammar for non-native speakers of English at the advanced intermediate level. Provides practice in using English grammar fluently in writing, reading and speaking. Emphasizes grammar in applications. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-038 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-068 L4 ELA Reading and Vocabulary (3)
Practice in reading and vocabulary development at the advanced intermediate level for non-native speakers of English. Emphasizes more subtle vocabulary and comprehension for academic settings. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-042 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-069 L4 ELA Presentations (3)
Prepares non-native speakers of English for academic communication skills, including presentations. Provides opportunity to practice academic skills, emphasizing presentation and other skills, at the advanced intermediate level. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-034, ESI-040, or qualifying placement score.
ESI-072 Fundamentals of English Grammar (3)
Reviews English grammatical structure and examines advanced grammatical patterns for non-native speakers of English. Provides practice in using English grammar fluently in writing, reading, and speaking. Emphasizes grammar in application and linguistic analysis of grammar. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-064.
ESI-090 L5 ELA Culture and Conversation (3)
Continues practice in conversation in English for non-native speakers of English at the beginning advanced level. Provides practice in speaking in formal and informal language settings. Exposes students to English culture and cultural expectations in conversation and oral interaction. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite: Take ESI-062 or qualifying placement score.
ESI-093 English Language Acquisition Special Topics (1-12)
Develops English language skills for non-native speakers of English in a classroom setting, in reading, writing, communication, grammar and/or for special purposes. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: D
Hours per week: 1.0 lecture