English As A Second Language

English as a Second Language


The Intensive English as a Second Language Program is a coordinated course of study for international students whose TOEFL (or equivalent) test results range between 450 and 499.

 It is anticipated that within one to two semesters, a student will achieve a minimum score of 500 or better on the TOEFL and thus be eligible to enter a degree-seeking program.

Upon achieving a score of at least 500 but below 550 on the TOEFL examination, though eligible to begin an undergraduate degree program, a student is expected to enroll in either English as a Second Language I (ENSL1470) or English as a Second Language II (ENSL1480), as determined by in-house testing, for further English study. Both of these courses may be repeated once for credit with permission of the instructor. Upon achieving a score of 550 or more on the TOEFL test, a student is excused from the requirement of taking English as a Second Language.

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  • Courses in English as a Second Language

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  • ENSL0960 Listening and Speaking 3 s.h.
    Designed to improve aural/oral language skills with special attention to developing effective listening and note-taking strategies as well as to acquiring skill and confidence in oral response and presentation. May be repeated with permission of instructor. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.)

  • ENSL0970 Grammar 3 s.h.
    Focus on developing control over sentence patterns by using rather than describing language. Emphasis on major features of grammar and structure found to be most difficult for ESL students. May be repeated with permission of instructor. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.)

  • ENSL0980 Reading and Vocabulary 3 s.h.
    Designed to increase reading comprehension, word attack skills and syntactic awareness. Special attention given to reading across the curriculum. May be repeated with permission of instructor. (Graded on a Pass/ Fail basis.)

  • ENSL0990 Writing 3 s.h.
    Designed to involve students in the kinds of expository writing required in the academic setting. Introduction to MLA research procedures and forms. May be repeated with permission of instructor. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.)

  • ENSL1470 English as a Second Language I 3 s.h.
    For the intermediate level student whose native language is not English. Emphasis is on a thorough review of grammar through exercises in listening comprehension, oral fluency, reading, and controlled writing at the sentence and paragraph levels. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the instructor. Does not substitute for ENGL1410. Goal 2b, 7

  • ENSL1480 English as a Second Language II 3 s.h.
    For the advanced student whose native language is not English. To prepare the student for college proficiency in writing. A study of advanced grammar tailored to eliminate persistent ESL problems as applied to various essay patterns. May be repeated once for credit with permission of instructor. Does not substitute for ENGL1410. Goal 2b, 7

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