140 INTERMEDIATE HIGH ESL 2310. Written Communication III (2) The generation of papers of several paragraphs expanding one theme is emphasized with extensive focus on sentence structure, style and grammar. Students will be introduced to additional computer functions. ESL 2320. Topics for Academic Purposes I (2) This course will help students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through a content-based, integrated skills approach on academic topics. Reading texts are ESL adapted to the students' level. ESL 2330. Academic Communication I (2) This course is for more advanced learners of English to develop abilities in expressing and supporting opinions, speaking about a variety of topics for an extended period of time, and understanding and participating in classroom lectures and small-group discussions. Course work includes effective note-taking, pronunciation, and discussion strategies. ESL 2341. Advanced Grammar I (2) This course is an in-depth study of the usage and meaning of the more advanced English verb tenses including the present progressive, past progressive, active and passive verb and modals. ADVANCED ESL 2410. Written Communication IV (2) Essay structure and development are emphasized with attention to style, coherence, and language usage. Computer skills for academic writing purposes are developed. ESL 2420. Topics for Academic Purposes II (2) This course focuses on academic topics. Students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through a content-based, integrated skills approach. Reading texts are only slightly ESL adapted. ESL 2430. Academic Communication II (2) This course focuses on English language learners' abilities to more freely understand and participate in lectures and small-group interaction. A variety of informal and formal topics are presented at an increasingly authentic, unsimplified language level. ESL 2441. Advanced Grammar II (2) This course is an in-depth study of the usage and meaning of clauses in English including adjective clauses, adverb clauses, noun clauses, and conditional clauses as well as usage and meaning of infinitives and gerunds. ADVANCED PLUS ESL 2510. Written Communication V (3) The development of longer essays in a variety of styles is emphasized along with a focus on language usage. Paraphrasing, summarizing, and writing response and opinion papers are included. Library resources are introduced. Computer use in research is applied. ESL 2520. Topics for Academic Study (3) This course focuses on reading, understanding, and dealing with academic-type topics and course assignments. Using unadapted texts for the most part, this course provides the student with a guided approach in bridging the difficulty level between ESL Program and mainstream academic courses. ELECTIVE COURSE ESL 2750. Special Projects and Activities for Language Learning (1-3) Variable Title Special projects are designed to offer a variety of language and cultural experiences for the ESL student. Activities offered may include trips, special interest seminars and or workshops. Contact the ESL Program for programs offered. DEPARTMENT Foreign Languages & Literatures Chain Dr. Thomas Mathews Location: Elizabeth Hall, Room 434 Telephone Contact: Karlene Foster 801-626-6183 Professors: Yumi Adachi, Craig Bergeson, Erika Daines, Alicia Giralt, Cheryl Hansen, Thomas Mathews, Eva Szalay, Tony Spanos, Jeffery Stokes, Wangari wa Nyatetu-Waigwa; Assistant Professors: Isabel Asensio, Luis Guadafio I he Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers courses in language, literature and culture that enable students to complete various institutional requirements. We prepare students to function effectively in a foreign language while gaining an understanding and appreciation of humanistic ideals and values. Mastery of a foreign language is the hallmark of a world citizen. A bachelor of arts degree is offered. Students may select a regular major, a teaching major or a major with a commercial emphasis in French, German or Spanish. Regular and teaching minors are offered in these three languages as well. In addition, a Japanese minor is offered, and the department participates in Asian Studies, European Studies and Latin American Studies minors and in a departmental Honors Program. A language emphasis for the BIS degree requires a minimum of 18 hours, 15 of which must be upper-division course work. Courses in other languages may be offered as need and resources allow. The curriculum is based on the National Standards for measuring proficiency. Each course is designed to foster linguistic skills and to increase the students' ability to participate in the culture. Foreign Language Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree The Bachelor of Arts degree includes a foreign language or ASL (American Sign Language) requirement which may be met by one of the following: 1. Documentation of a proficiency level of "Intermediate Low" or better through an examination administered by the WSU Foreign Language Department or through an examination by a recognized testing agency. 2. Completion of WSU foreign language course 2020 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 3. Completion of any upper-division WSU foreign language course with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. 4. Students for whom English is a second language may meet the BA foreign language requirement by verifying their proficiency in their native (non-English) language in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department and verifying their proficiency in English as a Second language by passing the ESL Special Examination. 5. Documentation of a minimum proficiency level in American Sign Language through an examination administered by the American Sign Language/Interpreting program at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). The signer must "produce and maintain American Sign Language with continuity and precision." 6. Completion of SLCC's American Sign Language Course ASL 1050 with a grade of "C" or higher, or comparable transfer credit. Obtaining Foreign Language Credit for Prior Language Experience Students with prior language experience may obtain lower- division foreign language credit by completing one of the following options: Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog