Basic sentence structures and paragraph development on familiar topics are emphasized with grammar and vocabulary enrichment. Computer word-processing is introduced.
While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course uses an integrated skills approach with non-academic topics to help beginning level students increase their English proficiency.
For beginning learners of English needing 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. A two-hour (2) weekly lab is required.
While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers beginning level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture.
The writing of longer paragraphs with a variety of topics and methods of development is emphasized with a focus on sentence structures and vocabulary building. Computer word-processing is continued.
While focusing on reading and vocabulary, this course uses an integrated skills approach with semi-academic topics to help high-beginning/low-intermediate students further increase their English proficiency.
This course is designed for high-beginning/low-intermediate students of English who are increasing the use of their new language to work, study, socialize, and overcome communication barriers. At this level, students gain facility in oral communication over a greater variety of personal and academic topics.
While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers high- beginning level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture.
The generation of papers of several paragraphs expanding one theme is emphasized with extensive focus on sentence structure, style and grammar. The uses of the computer are expanded (e-mail, etc.)
Focused on academic topics at an intermediate level, this course will help students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through a content-based, integrated skills approach. Reading texts are adapted to the students' level.
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 and discussion strategies.
While focusing on communicative language experiences, this course offers immediate level conversation groups led by native speakers of English as well as other activities involving language and culture.
The basics of essay structure and development are emphasized with attention to style, coherence, and language usage. Computer skills for communication purposes are developed.
Focuses on academic topics at a high-intermediate level, students increase their English proficiency and vocabulary through a content-based, integrated skills approach. Reading texts are only slightly adapted.
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.
An in-depth review of usage and meaning of all major English verb tenses, the active and passive voice, the conditional, adjective clauses, and noun clauses.
The development of longer essays in a variety of styles is emphasized along with a focus on language usage. Paraphrasing, summarizing, and writing response and opinion papers are included. Library resources are introduced. Computer use in research and communication is applied.
Using unadapted texts and different topics each term, this course gives students a "sheltered" approach in bridging the difficulty level between their ESL courses and mainstream academic classes. Special emphasis is given to authentic texts and classroom assignments.
Special projects designed to offer a variety of language and cultural experiences for the ESL student. Activities offered may include trips, special interest seminars and or workshops. Contact the ESL Program for programs offered.
Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog