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- Language and Literary Culture of the USA Academic Certificate
General Information
For Information: Jane Camp
Phone: 623.845.3634
Language and Literary Culture of the USA Academic Certificate / 25 credits
Program Description: The Academic Certificate (AC) in Language and Literary Culture of the USA is a course of study designed to provide students of English as a non-native language with a strong foundation in the oral and written structure and vocabulary of North American English, academic and professional reading and writing, and knowledge and appreciation of representative literature and culture of the USA in all its diversity.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Admission Criteria: None
Program Prerequisites: None
Required Course: Credits: 16
+ ENG107
+ ENG108
+ ENG109 ENH111
+ CRE111
+ ENG298AA
+ ESL298AAFirst-Year Composition for ESL
First-Year Composition for ESL
Business Writing for ESL
Literature and the American Experience
Critical and Evaluative Reading
Special Project (1) or
Special Project (1)3 credits
3
3
3
3
1
Restrictive Electives: Credits: 9
Complete three courses from the following disciplines:
ASB Any ASB Anthropology course(s)
COM Any COM Communication course(s)
EDU Any EDU Education course(s)
ENG Any ENG English course(s) except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area.
ENH Any ENH English Humanities course(s)
HIS Any HIS History course(s)
HUM Any HUM Humanities course(s)
IBS Any IBS International Business course(s)
IGS Any IGS Integrated Studies course(s)
MUP Any MUP Music: Performance course(s)
PSY Any PSY Psychology course(s)
REL Any REL Religious Studies course(s)
SOC Any SOC Sociology course(s)
Course Descriptions
Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL001
Basic English as a
Second Language I / 6 credits 6 periods
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English at a basic level. Focus on survival skills related to life in the United States. Introduction to elementary grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)
ESL001BA
Basic ESL I: Personal
Health & Safety / 2 credits 2 periods
Listening, speaking, reading and writing in English at a basic level. Focus on survival skills related to personal health and safety when living in the United States. Introduction to elementary grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
ESL001BB
Basic ESL I: Services& Employment / 2 credits 2 periods
Listening, speaking, reading and writing in English at a basic level. Focus on survival skills related to services and employment when living in the United States. Introduction to elementary grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: ESL001BA or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
ESL001BC
Basic ESL I: Shopping& Everyday Life / 2 credits 2 periods
Listening, speaking, reading and writing in English at a basic level. Focus on survival skills related to shopping and everyday life when living in the United States. Introduction to elementary grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: ESL001BB or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
ESL002
Basic English as a
Second Language II / 6 credits 6 periods
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English at a high beginning level. Focus on survival skills related to life in the United States. Continuing development of grammatical patterns. May be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credits. Prerequisites: ESL001, or ESL001AF, or ESL001BC, ESL001CB or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credits.
ESL002BA
Basic ESL II: Personal
Health & Safety / 2 credits 2 periods
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing English at a high beginning level. Focus on survival skills related to personal health and safety when living in the United States. Continuing development of grammatical patterns. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits. Prerequisites: ESL001, or ESL001AF, or ESL001BC, or ESL001CB, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
ESL002BB
Basic ESL II: Services & Employment / 2 credits 2 periods
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing English at a high beginning level. Focus on survival skills related to services and employment when living in the United States. Continuing development of grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: ESL002BA or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
ESL002BC
Basic ESL II: Shopping & Everyday Life / 2 credits 2 periods
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing English at a high beginning level. Focus on survival skills related to shopping and everyday life when living in the United States. Continuing development of grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: ESL002BB or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
ESL010
English as a Second
Language I: Grammar / 3 credits 3 periods
First level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on basic conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building, and grammar. Some reading and sentence level writing. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score. (F,S,D,E)
ESL011
English as a Second Language I-
Listening and Speaking
3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on listening and speaking skills involving survival skills. Asking and answering questions related to work, shopping, and personal safety. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or ESL002. (F,S,D,E)
ESL012
ESL I– Writing with
Oral Practice / 3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on basic conventions of writing in English. Includes introduction to the alphabet, capitalization, punctuation, and simple sentence structure. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of instructor. (F,S,D)
ESL013 Vocabulary for ESL I / 1 credit 1 period
ESL023 Vocabulary for ESL II / 1 credit 1 period
ESL033 Vocabulary for ESL III / 1 credit 1 period
ESL043 Vocabulary for ESL IV / 1 credit 1 period
Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental care, occupations and other activities. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of instructor.
ESL014 Idiomatic English for ESL I / 1 credit 1 period
ESL024 Idiomatic English for ESL II / 1 credit 1 period
ESL034 Idiomatic English for ESL III / 1 credit 1 period
ESL044 Idiomatic English for ESL IV / 1 credit 1 period
Study of idiomatic English for speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on commonly misunderstood expressions. Includes practice on a computer or with audio tapes. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of instructor.
ESL020
English as a Second
Language II: Grammar / 3 credits 3 periods
Second level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis on conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building and grammar with some reading and sentence level writing. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL010, or (ESL010AA, ESL010AB, and ESL010AC). (F,S,D,E)
ESL021
English as a Second Language II -
Listening and Speaking
3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on listening and speaking skills involving social exchange. Asking and answering questions, using tag questions. Practice with question and answer patterns. Polite questions and responses. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or ESL010 or ESL011 or ESL012 or RDG010. (F,S,D,E)
ESL022
ESL II–Writing
with Oral Practice / 3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on basic writing skills, accompanied by recitation of short writings. Sentence patterns and introduction of paragraph writing. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: ESL012 or appropriate ESL placement test score. (F,S,D)
ESL030
English as a Second
Language III: Grammar / 3 credits 3 periods
Third level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL020, or (ESL020AA, ESL020AB, and ESL020AC). (F,S,D,E)
ESL031
English as a Second Language III -
Listening and Speaking
3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on listening and speaking skills related primarily to the academic environment. Asking questions, working in small groups, using college resources, informal oral presentation. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or ESL020 or ESL021 or ESL022 or RDG020. (F,S,D,E)
ESL032
ESL III–Writing
with Oral Practice / 3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on complex sentence patterns in writing and speech. Introduction to the prewriting and writing process in a college setting. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: ESL022 or appropriate ESL placement test score. (F,S,D)
ESL040
English as a Second
Language IV: Grammar / 3 credits 3 periods
Fourth level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL030, or (ESL030AA, ESL030AB, and ESL030AC). (F,S,D,E)
ESL041
English as a Second Language IV -
Listening and Speaking
3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on academic skills. Listening to lectures, notetaking, peer interaction, accessing and using media resources, formal oral presentations. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or ESL030 or ESL031 or ESL032 or RDG030. (F,S,D,E)
ESL042
ESL IV–Writing
with Oral Practice / 3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on paragraph writing and oral recitation of complex sentences and paragraphs. Introduction to the prewriting and writing process for short essays. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: ESL032 or appropriate ESL placement test score. (F,S,D)
ESL050
Review Grammar For ESL / 3 credits 3 periods
Review of grammatical concepts for ESL (English as a Second Language) students who have some previous experience in reading and writing English. Appropriate for students who want to practice sentence skills in English. May be repeated for a total of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL010, or (ESL010AA, ESL010AB, and ESL010AC), or permission of instructor. (F,S,D)
ESL050AA
Basic Review Grammar For ESL / 1 credit 1 period
Review of the use of English verbs and word placement in sentences for ESL students who have some previous experience in reading and writing English. Appropriate for students who want to practice sentence skills in English. May be repeated for a total of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL010, or (ESL010AA, ESL010AB, and ESL010AC), or permission of instructor. (Su,D,E)
ESL050AB
Intermediate Review
Grammar For ESL / 1 credit 1 period
Review of auxiliary verbs and the comparative and superlative for ESL students who have some previous experience in reading and writing English. Appropriate for students who want to practice sentence skills in English. May be repeated for a total of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL020, or (ESL020AA, ESL020AB, and ESL020AC), or permission of instructor. (Su,D,E)
ESL050AC
Advanced Review
Grammar For ESL / 1 credit 1 period
Review of verbals and gerunds for ESL students who have some previous experience in reading and writing English. Appropriate for students who want to practice sentence skills in English. May be repeated for a total of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL030, or (ESL030AA, ESL030AB, and ESL030AC), or permission of instructor. (Su,D,E)
ESL051
Pronunciation Improvement
for ESL Speakers / 3 credits 3 periods
Individualized pronunciation practice and drills for English as a second language (ESL) speakers. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)
ESL051AA
Pronunciation Improvement for ESL
Speakers: Vowels / 1 credit 1 period
Individualized pronunciation practice and drills in English vowel sounds for English as a second language (ESL) speakers. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: None.
ESL051AB
Pronunciation Improvement for
ESL Speakers: Consonants
1 credit 1 period
Individualized pronunciation practice and drills in English consonant sounds for English as a second language (ESL) speakers. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: None.
ESL051AC
Pronunciation Improvement for
ESL Speakers:
Word Stress and
Intonation Patterns / 1 credit 1 period
Individualized pronunciation practice and drills in English word stress and intonation patterns for English as a second (ESL) language speakers. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: None.
ESL054AA
American Culture: History / 1 credit 1 period
Reading and writing about American history. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ESL040, or (ESL040AA, ESL040AB, and ESL040AC), or RDG040, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
ESL054AB
American Culture:
Institutions and Customs / 1 credit 1 period
Reading and writing about American cultural institutions and customs. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ESL040, or (ESL040AA, ESL040AB, and ESL040AC), or RDG040, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
ESL054AC
American Culture: Sports
and Entertainment / 1 credit 1 period
Reading and writing about American sports and entertainment. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ESL040, or (ESL040AA, ESL040AB, and ESL040AC), or RDG040, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)
ESL061
Informal Conversational and
Written English for
Non-native Speakers
3 credit 3 periods
Practice speaking and writing English in informal settings. Emphasis on friendly conversational techniques and effective use of the computer and the Internet to commnunicate in a friendly, relaxed manner. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or completion of ESL020 or ESL021 or ESL022 or RDG020 with a grade of "P" or "C" or better.
ESL067
Basic Writing Skills for English
as a Second Language / 3 credit 3 periods
Emphasis on basic writing skills in sentences and short paragraphs using correct, clear, and idiomatic English. Prerequisites: Appropriate English or ESL placement score, or ESL040, or ESL042, or permission of department chair. (F,S,D)
ESL071
Advanced Pronunciation
and Oral Reading for ESL / 3 credits 3 periods
Pronunciation practice and review, spelling of English sounds, and oral reading for stress and intonation patterns in English. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL020, or ESL021, or ESL022, or RDG020, or ESL051, or permission of instructor or department.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.
ESL077
Fundamentals of Writing English
as a Second Language / 3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on writing paragraphs and short essays using correct, idiomatic English. Prerequisites: Appropriate English or ESL placement score, or ESL040, or ENG056, or ENG061, or ESL042, or ESL067, or permission of department chair. (F,S,D,E)
