UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1
English As A Second Language
ESL A01 ESL Part Time 1 Hour
0 cr
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A02 ESL Part Time 2 Hours
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Course is used to register students in ESL non-degree
program.
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ESL B06 ESL Part Time 2 hours
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ESL B07 ESL New Part Time 3 hours
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ESL B08 ESL New Part Time 4 hours
0 cr
ESL B09 ESL Returning FullTime no insr
0 cr
ESL B10 Return Full Time w/Rec no ini
0 cr
ESL B11 Return Full Time w/rec&insr
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
ESL A15 ESL Returning Full Time w Rec
ESL B05 ESL New Part Time 1 hour
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A14 ESL Returning Full Time
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A13 ESL Returning Full Time w Rec
ESL B04 Part Time 4 hours
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A12 ESL Returning Full Time
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A11 ESL New Full Time App Ins Rec
ESL B03 ESL Part Time 3 Hours
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A10 ESL New Full Time Insur & Rec
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A09 ESL New Full Time App & Insur
ESL B02 ESL Part Time 2 Hours
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A08 ESL New Full Time with Insur
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A07 ESL New Full Time App and Rec
ESL B01 ESL Part Time 1 Hour
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A06 ESL New Full Time with Rec
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A05 ESL New Full Time with App
ESL A99 ESL No Fees
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A04 ESL New Full Time
0 cr
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program.
ESL A03 ESL Part Time 3 Hours
ESL A98 ESL Part Time 0 Fees
ESL B12 ESL New Full Time
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
0 cr
ESL B13 ESL New Full Time w/app
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
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ESL B14 ESL Returning Full Time
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 2
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
ESL B98 ESL Part Time 0 Fees
0 cr
Course used to register students in non-degree ESL
program
ESL B99 ESL No Fees Part Time
0 cr
Course is used to register students in ESL non-credit
program.
ESL 004 Intermediate ESL Structure
3 cr
An intermediate-level study of syntax and grammar.
ESL 005 Intermediate ESL Read-Vocabul
3 cr
Emphasis on developing reading speed, comprehension
and vocabulary by reading a variety of intermediate-level
texts.
ESL 006 Intermediate ESL Composition
3 cr
Concentration on sentence structure and development of
the paragraph.
ESL 008 Intermediate ESL Oral Skills
3 cr
Concentration on listening, comprehension, and speaking
fluency.
ESL 014 Advanced ESL Structure
3 cr
ESL 021 ESL American Short Story
3 cr
Students are familiarized with great American authors
and their works of fiction in written and dramatized forms.
Listening skills are developed through video presentations,
writing skills through book reports, reading skills through
analysis of texts, and oral skills through oral reports.
ESL 022 ESL U S Culture
3 cr
Students concentrate on the difficulties inherent in crosscultural encounters, adjustment strategies, and information
about cultural adjustment.
ESL 023 ESL Current Events
3 cr
The course is designed to stimulate students' language
development through discussion, debate and readings on
topics of current international interest.
ESL 024 ESL Basic Word Skills
3 cr
Emphasis is on word building through a study of roots,
prefixes, and suffixes. Academic and reading vocabulary is
acquired. Dictionary skills are also emphasized.
ESL 025 English on the Internet
3 cr
Students improve a number of English skills by exploring
the numerous ESL web sites for TOEFL preparation,
pronounciation grammar, vocabulary acquisition, slang,
humor and many other areas. Writing is practiced via email,
and students create their own class web page.
An in-depth study of syntax and grammar.
ESL 026 The English Verb
ESL 015 Advanced ESL Read-Vocabulary
An intensive review of the English verb system, including
tense, voice and aspect. Ample examples, plus written and
oral exercises and activities, are designed to make students
more secure in their usage.
3 cr
Emphasis on developing speed and comprehension in
reading a variety of texts.
ESL 016 Advanced ESL Composition
3 cr
Designed to give a foundation in composition and to serve
as a preparatory course for English 101. It consists of three
areas of concentration: sentence structure, paragraph
organization, and essay organization and development.
ESL 017 English for Academic Study
3 cr
Emphases are on oral presentations with Power Point,
lecture comprehension, note-taking, and library research
skills.
ESL 018 Advanced ESL Oral Skills
3 cr
Emphasis is placed on communication, both oral and aural,
in a variety of situations. Designed to enhance fluency in
listening and speaking.
ESL 020 TOEFL Preparation
3 cr
A preparatory class for the computer-based Test of English
as a Foreign Language. Students practice with exercises
and tests for the four sections of the TOEFL: Listening,
Listening and Structure, Reading, and Writing.
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ESL 027 Practical Vocabulary-Idioms
3 cr
3 cr
Students rapidly extend their vocabulary through intensive
study of high-frequency words arranged thematically, such
as by profession or in everyday situations. Groups of special
expressions linked to certain verbs, slang expressions, and
idioms are also taught.
ESL 028 Beginning English
3 cr
An introduction to the language for people who know little
or no English. The goal is to achieve a basic proficiency in
understanding, speaking, reading and writing English.
ESL 029 Business English
3 cr
The focus is primarily on acquisition of English business
vocabulary through an examination of American business
procedures and practices. Students also practice composing
resumes, memos, reports, business letters and other
business writing.
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ESL 030 GRE Prep for Internationals
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 3
3 cr
A preparatory class for the verbal and analytical writing
sections of the GRE for non-native speakers of English
seeking admission to a U.S. graduate school. The course
includes vocabulary building, analytical reading skills,
practice with exercises and tests, as well as online work in
the ESL computer lab. The quantitative section of the GRE
is not covered in this course.
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