This course is designed to aid those students for whom English is a second language, and whose writing skills are not yet up to college entrance standards to develop the writing skills necessary for college entrance. The course includes intensive writing practice and vocabulary development. ESOL 215 Speech Composition and Comprehension 3 credit hours. A study of the phonology of the English language, with in-class practice of the sounds, stress, intonation, and inflection of words, phrases, and sentences. This class emphasizes listening skills necessary for taking notes in regular classes.
Emphasis is give to correct pronunciation and fluent speech.
The class assembles Monday - Friday and three hours of lab are required. ESOL 230 English Structure and Usage 3 credit hours. Emphasis is given to the understanding and use of structural patterns. ESOL 240 Reading III 3 credit hours. The English as a Second Language Program is designed to assimilate the student into an English-speaking environment which includes not only classroom instruction, but also living in the dorm and eating in the cafeteria.