ESL 104 English as a Second Language: Writing II - 3 Credits
This course refines paragraph writing skills while introducing and developing the essay. Students learn more complex grammar and sentence structure. Students write paragraphs and essays, in response to simple prompts and readings. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a "C".
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 103 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 105 English as a Second Language: Writing III - 3 Credits
This course develops students’ skills in essay writing. Students focus on writing and revising longer pieces using complex structures and appropriate rhetorical modes. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a "C".
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 104 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 113 English as a Second Language: Reading I - 3 Credits
This course focuses on reading skills and vocabulary development. Students develop and demonstrate reading comprehension through class discussions and written responses in complete sentences and short paragraphs. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a "C".
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 114 English as a Second Language: Reading II - 3 Credits
This course emphasizes reading longer passages and increasing academic vocabulary. Students develop and demonstrate comprehension and critical reading skills through class discussions and written responses in paragraphs and short essays. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a "C".
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 113 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 115 English as a Second Language: Reading III - 3 Credits
This course focuses on the critical reading skills necessary to understand content course readings. Students demonstrate their ability to comprehend, analyze and synthesize information through class discussions and more complex writing assignments. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a "C".
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 114 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 133 English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking I - 3 Credits
This course focuses on the speaking and pronunciation skills that are necessary in an academic setting. Students practice speaking by responding to open-ended questions in response to class readings or discussions on a topic. Students prepare and give brief presentations in class using academic vocabulary. The minimal passing grade for ESL courses is a "C".
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 134 English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking II - 3 Credits
Non-native speakers of English learn basic and intermediate spoken English skills necessary for social and academic interaction. The course explores American language customs, practical grammar, and correct pronunciation, including elements of intonation, stress, and rhythm.
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 133 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 135 English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking III - 3 Credits
This course helps non-native speakers of English develop the oral language fluency necessary for social and academic interaction. Students gain advanced skills to understand spoken English and to increase their facility in spoken English. The course focuses on assisting students to acquire a larger vocabulary in order to participate more easily in social and academic situations.
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 134 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 155 English as a Second Language: Advanced Reading/Writing - 3 Credits
This course emphasizes the critical reading and essay writing skills needed for college success. Students demonstrate their ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize information from course readings and to write essays displaying unity, support, and coherence. Students refine their understanding and use of academic vocabulary, correct sentence structure, and appropriate grammatical form.
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 105 and ESL 115 or appropriate placement score. F/S

ESL 160 College English Transition - 6 Credits
This course covers the integration of critical reading and writing skills needed for college success. Students demonstrate their ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize information from course readings and to write effective academic essays based on those readings. Students focus their ability to use academic vocabulary; write with appropriate sentence structure and grammatical form; and to summarize, paraphrase, synthesize, and document sources. The goal of this course is to prepare students to enter ENG 101.
Prerequisite: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or equivalent and ESL 105 and ESL 115 or placement by ESL Coordinator (Coordinator will make decision by combination of CELSA score, Accuplacer Reading score, and a short writing sample). F/S

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