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 more advanced English grammar structures including the past and future perfect, active and passive verbs, and noun clauses. ESL 2351. Communication I (1) 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 inshuctor and spend 3 hours per week volunteering for a community organization. Students will receive Community Based Learning credit for their volunteer activity in this class. LEVEL 6: ADVANCED ESL 2410. Written Communication IV (2) Students write two-and-a half page essays on academic topics and continue to develop paragraph writing. Paraphrasing, summarizing, and analyzing are important skills that students practice. Students continue to develop their language skills. Students learn to use teacher conferencing and writing center tutoring to help them in editing and revising their written work. Students are inhoduced to writing responses and opinions and expressing their insights into the topics. 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 additional advanced English grammar structures including usage and meaning of infinitives and gerunds, conditionals, and adverb clauses. ESL 2451. Communication II (1) Students continue to 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 and spend 3 hours per week volunteering for a community organization. Students will receive Community Based Learning credit for their volunteer activity in this class. LEVEL 7: ADVANCED PLUS ESL 2510. Written Communication V (3) Students write three to five page essays on academic topics. The goal of this class is to prepare students to successfully function in the required university writing classes, English 1010 and English 2010. Students continue to use teacher and writing center resources to edit and revise their work as they expand their ability to write. Paraphrasing, analyzing, and summarizing continue to be important aspects. Students are inhoduced to library and internet resources. Students continue to practice writing responses and opinions. 51 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 hips, special interest seminars, independent study or workshops. Contact the LEAP Department for programs offered. Library Science University Librarian: Joan Hubbard Location: Stewart Library, Room 108A Telephone: Marie Richards 801-626-6403 Professor: Wade Kotter; Associate Professors: Arthur Carpenter, Joan Hubbard, Shaun Adamson Jackson, JaNae Kinikin, Ruby Licona, Kathryn Payne; Assistant Professors: Megan Davis, Edward Hahn, Chris Hauser I o be successful in a global information society, students must understand how to identify, locate, and critically evaluate information. The Department of Library Science provides instruction and assistance that enable students to effectively access and utilize digital and print information resources to meet their academic, professional and life long learning needs. LIBRARY SCIENCE COURSES - LIBS LIBS TD/HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Shong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in ART, COMM, ENGL, FL, & THEA. LIBS TD1704. Information Navigator (1) Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic success and lifelong learning. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. LIBS TD2201. Library Skills, Resources and Research (2) This interactive, hands-on course emphasizes student writing and critical thinking. Students develop, document and present a research project. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic success and lifelong learning. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS" INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/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 DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS 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 AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog