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This course is the first in a series of two classes for nonnative
speakers of English wanting to improve their
pronunciation skills in English. Students will learn to
effectively improve pronunciation for clear and effective
communication in social, academic, or job settings.
Through structured activities, direct instruction, and lab
work, students will be able to improve their skills in
those areas that comprise pronunciation, rhythm
patterns, and stress.
ESL 43 LOW ADVANCED READING AND
VOCABULARY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass)
This is the first of two courses designed for non-native
speakers of English who are approaching advanced
level of proficiency in reading English. Emphasis is on
further developing reading and vocabulary skills.
Students are introduced to a variety of reading genres,
word structure, vocabulary, and reading strategies. This
course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
ESL 43B HIGH ADVANCED READING AND
VOCABULARY
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite. Grade
Option)
This course is designed for non-native speakers of
English. Skills include developing essays form longer
reading passages. Students will respond to reading
passages, reinforce vocabulary building and
comprehension.
ESL 45 PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR ESL
Units: 3.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite. Grade
Option)
This class is for non-native speakers of English at the
advanced level of listening and speaking who wish to
develop practical public speaking skills. The class is
designed to help build confidence in speaking. Students
will learn to use visual and audio aids to enhance
presentation skills and to listen critically and objectively.
Students will recite, develop, present, and evaluate
speeches for a variety of situations.
ESL 45A CROSS CULTURAL COMMUINICATION
SKILLS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite. Grade
Option)
This course is designed for non-native speakers of
English who wish to understand cultural differences of
North American society. Course focus is on broadening
PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
intercultural understanding for students living and
working in the USA. Topics focus on different aspects of
mainstream North American cultures encountered in a
work or social setting.
ESL 46A LOW ADVANCED ACADEMIC
VOCABULARY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture.(Pass/No Pass)
Designed for non-native speakers of English who are at
the advanced level of ESL. Course covers academic
vocabulary skills needed in professional and academic
settings. Course covers the principles and techniques of
learning vocabulary using context clues, word parts, a
dictionary, and word families. This course will not apply
to Associate Degree.
ESL 47 ADVANCED GRAMMAR
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite. Grade
Option)
Students at advanced level learn and apply rules of
English grammar and structure for use in oral and
written communication. This course provides review
practice and expanded study of verb tenses, gerunds
and infinitives, modals, and tag questions.
ESL 48 HIGH ADVANCED GRAMMAR
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite. Grade
Option)
Students at high advanced level learn and apply rules of
English grammar and structure for use in oral and
written communication. This course provides review
practice and expanded study of phrasal verbs and
introduces passive forms, conditional statements,
adjective clauses, and indirect speech.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
A number of disciplines on campus offer classes and
vocational certificates focusing on different aspects of
Environmental Studies. See listings under the following
departments: Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Biology, Chemistry, Construction Technology, Computer
Integrated Design and Graphics, Electronics, Fire
Technology, Geography, and Political Science.
Promoting an understanding of the interaction of human
beings with their environment is the focus of
Environmental Studies. Career opportunities cover a
wide range of positions in public agencies, business,
industry and nonprofit organizations which need
individuals who can provide up-to-date environmental
information and assist in compliance with environmental
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE • ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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