ESL 100   SCC Success and Skills for Non-Native Speakers (3)

Corequisites: Placement into ESL 104(RDG 104), ESL 107 or equivalent skill level, ESL 199 (unless a student has previously attended a semester at a U.S. college and has taken an equivalent course or the student has been a resident for more than two years).

Advanced instruction for non-native speaking students regarding key strategies and skills needed to be successful in an American college, including listening, speaking, note taking, test taking, time management and basic written communication. Student must take the Compass ESL test.

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ESL 103   Pronunciation, Communication, and Listening for Non-Native Speakers (4)

Prerequisites: INE 101, INE 102, INE 199 or ESL Chair Placement

Corequisites: ESL 100, ESL 104 and ESL 107

Instruction in pronunciation for non-native speakers. By learning the American style of intonation, rhythm/speech production and syllable stress, students will be better understood and more articulate and expressive. Small group and individual communication activities will focus on speaking and listening. Open to non-native speakers of an intermediate level or above. Student must take the ESL Placement assessment.

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ESL 104   College Reading for Non-Native Speakers (4)

Prerequisites: INE 101, INE 102 and INE 199 or placement by ESL chair

Corequisites: ESL 100, ESL 103 and ESL 107

Directed practice in college reading skills emphasizing vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, reading efficiency and reading across the curriculum for non-native speaking students. This course will provide students with instruction in reading techniques and vocabulary enhancement. Students need to be present in class to practice skills, work on vocabulary, read, and participate in discussions about the readings. This course will enhance the academic skills of students, as well as provide skills that allow them to comprehend and analyze what is read. In addition, lessons will focus on vocabulary acquisition and application. Attendance and participation in class is essential for success in this course. Student must take the ESL Assessment/Placement test. Student may not receive credit for both RDG 104 and ESL 104.

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ESL 105   Advanced Conversation and Speaking Skills for Non-Native Speakers (3)

Prerequisites: ESL 103/COM 100 or equivalent skill level and ESL 104 with a grade of C or better or placement by ESL chair after taking the placement test

Corequisites: ESL 106 and ESL 108

Instruction in verbal and nonverbal communication with small group and public speaking and up to four graded oral presentations. Students will build speaking and listening skills for non-native speakers who have had some fluency instruction in speaking English, but need guided practice in conversation, making presentations and listening in a variety of situations. Other topics to be discussed include self-concept, others' perceptions, and the importance of being able to communicate in a variety of situations. Includes readings, communication, films and conversation about international and multicultural issues. Student must take the ESL placement test.  (This course is equivalent to COM 101)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR COMM 100 – Introduction to Communication

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ESL 106   Advanced College Reading for Non-Native Speakers (3)

Prerequisites: ESL 103, ESL 104 (RDG 104) and ESL 100 with a grade of C or better and Culture Institute after taking the ESL placement test

Corequisites: ESL 105 and ESL 108

Directed practice in advanced college reading skills emphasizing discipline-specific vocabulary, advanced comprehension, higher level critical thinking skills, improved reading efficiency and reading across the curriculum for second-language students. Student must take the ESL Placement test. Student may not receive credit for both RDG 106 and ESL 106.

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ESL 107   Intensive Grammar Review for Non-Native Speakers (4)

Prerequisites: INE 101, INE 102 and INE 199 or placement by ESL chair

Corequisites: ESL 100, ESL 103 and ESL 104

College-level review of written and spoken grammar, usage and vocabulary for ESL students, emphasizing target grammar concepts, sentences and paragraph structure, vocabulary, idioms and reading skills.  Student must take the ESL placement test.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR LANG105

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ESL 108   Intermediate Composition for Non-Native Speakers (3)

Prerequisites: ESL 107 and ESL 104 (RDG 104) or equivalent with a grade of C or better or placement by the English Language and Culture Institute after taking the ESL placement test

Corequisites: ESL 100, ESL 105 and ESL 106 ESL-115D

Advanced instruction for non-native speaking students in developing college-level writing skills in English.  Students will work on essential composition skills, including sentence, paragraph and essay skills, as well as advanced grammar skills.  Students will also be required to read, discuss and analyze short essays and selections as the foundation of discussion and writing.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR LANG 106

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ESL 109   Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers (3)

Prerequisites: ESL 105, ESL 106 and ESL 108 with a grade of C or better (ESL 105 can be waived with department approval.)

Corequisites: ESL-115E

Students will build skills in composition with a focus in skills necessary for writing research papers: familiarity with using the library, online databases, integrating research into essays, MLA form, while advancing reading skills, grammar, and sentence structure.  Reading and writing assignments will be enhanced with classroom discussion, peer editing, and conferencing. 

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ESL 112   Academic Vocabulary Across the Disciplines (1)

Prerequisites: INE 101, INE 102, INE 199 and ESL 100 or placement into ESL classes

Corequisites: RDG 111 (recommended but not required)

Improve academic vocabulary beyond what is commonly taught in ESL 100. Explore the meaning, pronunciation, collocation and usage of number words in course areas that may be taken as part of general education classes, including science, psychology, math, literature, etc. as well as chosen majors.

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ESL 113   Advanced Vocabulary for Special Purposes (for Non-Native Speakers) (1)

Prerequisites: INE 101, INE 102, INE 199 or placement in ESL classes

Corequisites: ESL 106, ESL 108 and ESL 109 (recommended but not required)

Concentration on teaching students vocabulary for one interest or career area, they will delve deeply into the usage, connotations, meanings, spelling and context of specialized words, slang or jargon. Online learning will be included. Recommended to be taken with ESL 299.

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ESL 115B   ESL Community as Classroom Lab B (Second Level) (.5-1)

Prerequisites: Placement by Chair

Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in the correct level of ESL 115 labs.

The course corresponds to the students’ appropriate level of English skills, growing progressively more challenging and advanced at each level. Includes writing and conversation labs. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

This course is aimed at students with high beginning level English skills, in general INE Level 2.

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ESL 115   Community as Classroom Lab (0-1)

Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in this zero credit course. Students may opt to take it for one credit repeatedly with chair permission.

Includes writing and conversation labs that provide extra practice with difficult classroom concepts, from grammar and vocabulary to fluency and conversation. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Although some workshops/labs may be required, students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

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ESL 115A   ESL Community as Classroom Lab A (First Level) (.5-1)

Prerequisites: Placement by Chair

Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in the correct level of ESL 115 labs.

The course corresponds to the students’ appropriate level of English skills, growing progressively more challenging and advanced at each level. Includes writing and conversation labs. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

This course is aimed at students with beginning level English skills, in general INE Level 1.

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ESL 115C   ESL Community as a Classroom Lab C (Third Level) (.5-1)

Prerequisites: Placement by Chair

Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in the correct level of ESL 115 labs.

The course corresponds to the students’ appropriate level of English skills, growing progressively more challenging and advanced at each level. Includes writing and conversation labs. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

This course is aimed at students with low to middle intermediate English skills, in general ESL Level 1.

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ESL 115E   ESL Community as a Classroom Lab E (Fifth Level) (.5-1)

Prerequisites: Placement by Chair

Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in the correct level of ESL 115 labs.

The course corresponds to the students’ appropriate level of English skills, growing progressively more challenging and advanced at each level. Includes writing and conversation labs. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

This course is aimed at students with advanced/mastery English skills, in general ESL Level 3.

(as depicted on the English Language and Culture Institute webpage)

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ESL 115D   ESL Community as Classroom Lab D (Fourth Level) (.5-1)

Prerequisites: Placement by Chair

Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in the correct level of ESL 115 labs.

The course corresponds to the students’ appropriate level of English skills, growing progressively more challenging and advanced at each level. Includes writing and conversation labs. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

This course is aimed at students with upper intermediate to low advanced English skills, in general ESL Level 2.

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ESL 115X   ESL Community as a Classroom Lab X (Special Topics) (.5-1)

Prerequisites: Placement by Chair

Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in the correct level of ESL 115 labs.

The course corresponds to the students’ appropriate level of English skills, growing progressively more challenging and advanced at each level. Includes writing and conversation labs. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

This course is aimed at a special topic for students of multiple levels. It is organized by theme.

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ESL 116   ESL Conversation and Current Events (1)

Prerequisites: INE 101, INE 102, INE 199, placement above INE level or department permission

Conversation development based on current events, cultural issues and academic concerns.  Vocabulary, spoken grammar skills and listening comprehension, will be emphasized.  Offered in Spring only.

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ESL 120   Success in Health Care Careers for Non-Native Speakers (3)

Prerequisites: ESL 105 or equivalent skill level (department/instructor permission) and ESL 106 with a grade of C or better

Corequisites: ESL 108

For non-native speakers entering health care programs in American colleges. Includes communicating in health care facilities, reading health care textbooks, medical records, and professional literature, learning in labs and clinicals, medical terminology and culture in American health care.

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ESL 199   Study of U.S. Culture and Community (1)

Prerequisites: Students must take the ESL assessments prior to entry unless this course is the only course they will be taking.

Corequisites: ESL 100 (co-requisite may be waived in some cases)

This course will increase students' awareness of cultural, socio-economic and life style differences between the United States and other countries, as well as provide ample opportunity for non-native speakers to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will also learn more about the various regions and cultural-ethnic groups in this country. Students will learn new vocabulary and idioms, make an oral presentation, and write a short paper by the finish of the class.

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ESL 299   Academic English for Special Purposes (3)

Prerequisites: ESL instructor or department chair permission

Focuses on practice of all four ESL skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in a specific area, such as business, culinary skills, etc. Emphasis on application of English skills in mock real-life situations that ESL students may encounter in chosen field. Critical thinking and cultural differences will also be addressed. May be paired with a vocabulary class that addresses special topics as well. Recommended to be taken with ESL 113.

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