ESL 095 Intermediate ESL
(4 semester credit hours) No prerequisites; placement by ESL Program Director recommended. An integrated skills approach to communicative competence in academic English as a Second Language. The course focuses on writing skills: summarizing and short essay writing with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary building, but also includes academic listening comprehension and oral reporting. It is offered as needed based on enrollment. The class is graded S/U.

ESL 096 Advanced ESL
(4 semester credit hours) No prerequisites; placement by ESL Program Director recommended. An integrated skills approach to communicative competence in academic English as a Second Language, the course focuses on advanced college-level writing with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary building. Advanced academic listening comprehension, and speaking are practiced through classroom discussion. It is generally offered each Spring and Fall semester. The class is graded S/U.

ESL 098: ESL Pronunciation (3 credits)

This undergraduate course is open to all undergraduate students for whom English is not their native language. Non-degree seeking students may also enroll. The course will focus on pronunciation of distinct sounds, intonation, rhythm and stress patterns in the English language. It will also address issues of discourse management, such as taking turns in a conversation, changing the subject and interrupting politely. Students will start with a needs analysis to better understand what they need to work on during the semester. The instructor will also use the analyses to focus the syllabus. Class time will be used for introduction to the various areas and practice in areas where everyone needs assistance. Students will then be given independent assignments for out of class work. Class activities and assignments will also put discourse and pronunciation practice in to everyday and academic task situations. The class will meet twice a week for 1 ½ hours. While credit hours will count toward full-time enrollment, the grade does not count toward GPA. Grades are based on attendance/participation, in-class work and out-of-class assignments. It is graded S/U.

Syllabus:

Week 1: Needs analysis, Introduction to course, textbook and pronunciation terms. Explanation of needs analysis results.

Week 2: Stress patterns in American English; Vowel pronunciation

Week 3: Intonation patterns in American English; Vowel pronunciation

Week 4: Conversation Management; Rhythm & Pitch in American English

Week 5: Conversation Management in everyday situations; Pronunciation practice with “th” sounds

Week 6: Conversation Management in academic situations;
Preparation for Mini-Speeches

Week 7: Pronunciation Practice (TBD); Thought groups; Preparation for Mini Speeches

Week 8: Mini – Speeches

Week 9: Pronunciation Practice (TBD); Linking & Transitions;
Pronouncing final consonant sounds

Week 10: Pronunciation Practice (TBD); Pronouncing past tense and final

Week 11: Conversation Management: Listening habits; Stress in noun/verb pairs

Week 12: Pronunciation Practice (TBD); Intonation & misunderstandings

Week 13: Review of Vowel and Consonant pronunciation issues; Rhythm & Pitch; Preparation for Final Speeches.

Week 14: Preparation for Final Speeches; Review of Stress, Intonation and Rhythm
Comparison of needs analysis from 1st week and current speech.

Week 15: Final Speeches