129 I 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 theft English proficiency. ESL 1230. Interpersonal Communication (2) This course is designed for students of English who are increasing the use of theft 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. A two-hour (2) weekly lab is required. ESL 1240. Interactive Language Learning II (2) While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers high- beginning level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture. (In the process of restructuring.) 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 theft 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) 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 2340. Interactive Language Learning III (2) While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers immediate level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture. (In the process of restructuring.) 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 theft English proficiency and vocabulary through a content-based, integrated skills approach. Reading texts are only slightly ESL adapted. ESL 2430. Academic Communication II (2) 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 2450. Comprehensive Grammar Review (2) An in-depth review of usage and meaning of all major English verb tenses, the active and passive voice, the conditional, adjective clauses, and noun clauses. 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. ELECTIVE COURSES ESL 2650. Variable Topics for Academic Study (2) Using unadapted texts and different topics, this course provides the student with a guided approach in bridging the difficulty level between ESL courses and mainstream academic classes. Special emphasis is given to authentic texts and classroom assignments. (In the process of restructuring.) ESL 2750. Special Projects and Activities for Language Learning (1-3) Special projects 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. Gary Godfrey Location: Building 1, Room 111 Telephone Contact: Karlene Foster 801-626-6183 Professors: Yumi Adachi, Erika Daines, Gary M. Godfrey, Cheryl Hansen, Thomas J. Mathews, Robert Mondi, Tony Spanos, Jeffery D. Stokes, Wangari wa Nyatetu-Waigwa; Associate Professors: Craig Bergeson, Alicia Giralt, Eva Szalay; Assistant Professors: Isabel Asensio, David L. Nielson 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 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 a National Standard 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 will include 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. Genera/ PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog IDT SST TBE Arts& Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heafth Professions MHA CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus