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Show Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs 61 ESL 0025 - Beginning Reading II Credits: (2) Students in this course expand their vocabulary and interpretation skills by reading short paragraphs of simple text. ESL 0030 - Basic Conversation I Credits: (2) Students in this course learn to understand and produce short spoken utterances referring to basic personal information and the immediate environment. Vocabulary-building of essential terms is strongly emphasized. ESL 0035 - Basic Conversation II Credits: (2) This course facilitates students' abilities to engage in basic communicative exchanges involving familiar topics such as personal background and needs, social conventions and routine tasks. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary building. ESL 0040 - Beginning Grammar I Credits: 2 This course introduces entry-level students with no or almost no English to elementary grammar structures using an integrated communicative approach. ESL 0045 - Beginning Grammar II Credits: 2 This course continues to build an understanding of elementary grammar structures for students with minimal English using an integrated communicative approach. ESL 0050 - Beginning Pronunciation I Credits: l Students learn the English sound system through spoken, written and reading exercises incorporating consonants, vowels, and consonant clusters in their most common pronunciatio ns. Co ncurrent vo cabulary-building is emphasized. 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 pr onunciatio ns. Co ncurr ent vocabulary-building is emphasized. ESL 0060 - Reading Enrichment Credits: (l) This reading course offers additional reading pracice for Novice-low English language learners. The course focuses on enlarging vocabulary and reinforcing basic sentence structures in English. Credit/no credit. ESL 0065 - Reading Enrichment Credits: (l) This course offers additional reading practice for Novice-mid English language learners. Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level. Credit/no credit. ESL 0110 - 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. 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. ESL 0160 - Reading Enrichment Credits: (l) This course offers additional reading practice for Novice- high/Intermediate-low English language learners. Students expand their vocabulary and reading skills with high interest books adapted for this level. Credit/no credit. 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. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog |
