Students who pass the LEAP Special Examination or who complete ESL 2510 and 2520 with a grade of C+ or better will be able to receive 16 hours of credit for ESL 2310,2410, 2420,2430, and 2441 for a nominal fee. (Inquire in the LEAP Office EH 207). International Students International students who meet the University's TOEFL and IELTS requirements for admission are cleared to register for English 1010. International students who do not meet the University's TOEFL or IELTS requirements for admissions must take the LEAP Placement Test. Students are required to complete the appropriate ESL courses according to the test results before being cleared to take other non-LEAP classes on campus. Comments: • The Placement Test should be taken as soon as the students arrive at the university to determine placement level for necessary ESL courses. • All International students are also required to take the Math Accuplacer Test (see the Mathematics Department section of this catalog). • Students must complete Advanced (Level 4) before they can regis ter for other university classes. Resident Students Resident students for whom English is their second language and who have ACT scores 16 or below or Accuplacer scores 89 or below are required to take the ESL Placement Test and complete appropriate ESL courses according to the test results before registering for English EN1010. Courses in Novice Low/Mid (Pre-Level 1) and Novice High/ Intermediate Low (Level 1) are non-credit and do not count towards graduation. Courses in Intermediate Mid (Level 2) through Advanced Plus (Level 5) earn credit which can be applied to fulfill the foreign language requirement for a Bachelor of Arts degree and Associate of Arts degree or applied as electives toward the Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) COURSES NOVICE LOW ESL 0010. Language Foundations I (2) In this course, students are given practice in cursive writing and gain an understanding of elementary grammatical structures through practical application in conversation, reading and writing. ESL 0020. Beginning Reading I (2) This course enables students to interpret language written in the Roman alphabetic system and build a foundation of basic vocabulary through reading simple text. ESL 0030. Basic Conversation I (2) Students in this course learn to understand and produce short spoken utterances referring to basic personal information and the immediate environment. Vocabulary-building of essential terms is strongly emphasized. NOVICE MID ESL 0015. Language Foundations II (2) In this course, students gain fundamental keyboarding skills and expand their understanding of elementary grammatical struuctures through practical application in conversation, reading and writing. ESL 0025. Beginning Reading II (2) Students in this course expand their vocabulary and interpretation skills by reading short paragraphs of simple text. 139 I ESL 0035. Basic Conversation II (2) This course facilitates students' ability to engage in basic communicative exchanges involving personal background and needs, social conventions and routine tasks. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary building. NOVICE HIGH / INTERMEDIATE LOW ESL 0110. Written Communication I (2) Basic sentence structures and paragraph development on familiar topics are emphasized with grammar and vocabulary enrichment. Computer word-processing is introduced. ESL 0120. Topics in English (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course uses an integrated skills approach with non-academic topics to help novice level students increase their English proficiency. ESL 0130. Basic English Communication (2) The course is designed for the student to develop the ability to sustain basic conversations about common topics and exchanges encountered in and out of class. Course work includes introductory work in speaking, listening, and pronunciation. Students are required to enroll concurrently in ESL 0150 Pronunciation I. ESL 0141. Grammar Foundations I (2) This course is a beginning level basic English grammar course structured around the simple present, present progressive expressions of past time, nouns and pronouns. Basic sentence patterns using the verb "to be" and "to have" are emphasized. Grammar is integrated into writing exercises and speaking practice. ESL 0150. Pronunciation I (1) This course familiarizes students with the consonant and vowel sounds used in spoken English. Co-requisite: ESL 0130 Basic English Communication. INTERMEDIATE MID ESL 1210. Written Communication II (2) The writing of longer paragraphs with a variety of topics and methods of development is emphasized with a focus on sentence structures and vocabulary building. Computer word-processing is continued. ESL 1220. Topics in Learning English (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course uses an integrated skills approach with semi-academic topics to help students further increase their English proficiency. ESL 1230. Interpersonal Communication (2) This course is designed for students of English who are increasing the use of their new language to work, study, socialize, and overcome communication barriers. At this level, students gain facility in oral communication over a greater variety of personal and academic topics. Students are required to enroll concurrently in ESL 1250 Pronunciation II. ESL 1241. Grammar Foundations II (2) This course builds on skills learned in Grammar Foundations I - ESL 0141. Continued work is done on past time and nouns. New skills are taught in expressing future time and modals. The student is challenged to develop skills in recognizing and correcting grammar errors in written material. ESL 1250. Pronunciation II (1) This course familiarizes students with rhythm, intonation, emphasis, and phrasing in spoken English. Co-requisite: ESL 1230 Interpersonal Communication. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social* Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog