60 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs ESL 0055 - Beginning Pronunciation II Credits: l Students continue to learn the English language sound system through spoken, written and reading exercises incorporating consonants, vowels and consonant clusters in their most co mmon pronunciatio ns. Co ncurrent vocabulary-building is emphasized. ESL Olio - Written Communication I Credits: (2) Students are introduced to writing simple paragraphs on familiar topics with instruction in basic punctuation as well as basic verb tense. Instruction includes joining sentences and making comparisons. Students continue to develop vocabulary and skills in basic grammar. ESL 0120 - Topics in English Credits: (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course enables students to apply basic reading strategies to short texts about non-academic topics to help novice level students increase their English proficiency. ESL 0130 - Basic English Communication Credits: (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 enroll concurrently in ESL 0150 Pronunciation I. ESL 0141 - Grammar Foundations I Credits: (2) This course is a 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 Credits: (l) This course familiarizes students with the consonant and vowel sounds used in spoken English. Co-Requisite: ESL 0130 Basic English Communication. ESL 1210 - Written Communication II Credits: (2) Paragraph writing is introduced with topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences. Students expand paragraph length with a variety of non-academic topics and methods of development such as narration and description. Sentence writing and vocabulary building are also emphasized. Students continue to develop their keyboarding skills as well as grammatical skills and usage. ESL 1220 - Topics in Learning English Credits: (2) While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course enables students to further develop their ability to apply reading strategies to semi-academic topics. ESL 1230 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: (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 Credits: (2) This course builds on skills learned in Grammar Foundations I (ESL 0141). Present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses are introduced. Students begin to work with adjective clauses and the use of modals is expanded. Students are challenged to develop skills in recognizing and correcting grammar errors in written material. ESL 1250 - Pronunciation II Credits: (l) This course familiarizes students with rhythm, intonation, emphasis, and phrasing in spoken English. Co-Requisite: ESL 1230 Interpersonal Communication. ESL 2310 - Written Communication III Credits: (2) Paragraph writing is reviewed. The five paragraph essay model is introduced with simple introduction and conclusion paragraphs and adequately developed body paragraphs. Topics are generally experiential. Students continue to develop their language skills with grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary as they progress to becoming independent writers. ESL 2320 - Topics for Academic Purposes I Credits: (2) This course will help students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through application of reading skills and strategies to modified academic texts. ESL 2330 - Academic Communication I Credits: (2) This course is for more advanced learners of English to develop abilities in 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, vocabulary, and discussion strategies. ESL 2341 - Advanced Grammar I Credits: (2) This course is an in-depth study of the usage and meaning of more advanced English grammar structures including the past and future perfect, active and passive verbs, and noun clauses. ESL 2351 - Community I Credits: (l) Students will expand their communication skills in English and increase their understanding of American Culture. Students will meet 1 hour per week in class with an instructor Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog