131 I ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) COURSES NOVICE HIGH / INTERMEDIATE LOW ESL 0110. Written Communication I (2) Basic sentence strudures 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 dass. 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 devdopment 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 fa dirty in oral communication over a greater variety of personal and academic topics. Students are required to enroll concurrently in ESL 1250 Pronundation 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. 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 hdp 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 devdop 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 induding 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 profidency 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 partidpate 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 induding adjedive dauses, adverb dauses, noun clauses, and conditional dauses 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 induded. 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. Genera) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business S Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH MILS NAVS Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog Continuing Ed Davis Campus