English For Non-Native Speakers
Coordinated by the Academic Support Center Director
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English For Non-Native SpeakersCoordinated by the Academic Support Center Director |
The following courses, taught in English,
provide non-native speakers of English with the academic language skills
necessary for mainstream classes. Course instruction focuses on communication
and class discussion which refine the international students' understanding
of spoken American English, thinking, and customs. All courses are offered
for degree credit.
Prior to their first semester, students are evaluated and placed into classes appropriate to their proficiency level. COURSES FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISHEn 110 Speaking for Success (3 credits) Refines production of Standard American English and develops the confidence and skills necessary for class discussions and effective oral presentations. En 119 Advanced Composition I (3 credits) Refines essay writing and introduces writing strategies for writing about academic readings. En 120 Advanced Composition II (3 credits) Focuses on essential skills for writing research papers. Prerequisite: EN 119. En 124 Advanced Grammar I (3 credits) Focuses on complex tenses and structures in oral and written communication. En 125 Advanced Grammar II (3 credits) Refines spoken and written English by emphasizing the effective use of syntax, style, and advanced grammar. En/An 140 Current Topics in American Culture (3 credits) Enhances academic language skills and imparts knowledge of American culture along with the cultural relativistic perspective. Bu 110 Business Communcation/Non-Native Speakers (3 credits) Offers a special section of Business Communication with additional attention to the linguistic needs of non-native speakers. A full course description is available in the Business Adminsitration section. En 217 American Literature for Non-Native Speakers (3 credits) Reinforces communicative skills and cultural understanding while introducing representative works of American literature from Puritan culture to the present day. Prerequisite: EN120 or EN111 Advanced-level students who wish to study English on a part-time basis and do not intend to pursue a degree may enroll in courses in English for Non-Native Speakers on an audit basis through the Office of Continuing Education. Prior to enrolling, students must contact the Academic Support Center for a test appointment. Test scores will determine appropriate course placement. Students enrolled for full-time study with a valid I-20, and those pursuing a degree program must enroll on a credit basis. |
Last Revised: July 14, 2003
