Students polish note taking skills, use idioms and expressions in conversations, and become active listeners and presenters of contemporary themes. TR 030 Written English 3 credits ESOL students are introduced to the skills expected in an American college writing class including drafting, organizing, varying sentence structure, and supporting opinions with concrete examples and details. Readings in Academic English 3 credits ESOL students develop reading strategies and critical thinking skills through work with both ESOL texts and academic texts. Independent reading projects are pursued to improve reading fluency. Lab 2 credits International students identify their own language weaknesses and collaborate with the instructor to design a study plan.
Students work individually or in small groups on oral competency and written English.
In addition, students receive support as needed in their other academic classes. Critical Writing 3 credits Advanced ESOL students further develop writing proficiency through essay writing. Students practice revising and editing through peer evaluation and discussion. Advanced ESOL students refine their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they explore American culture, literature, issues, and humor. Students' cultural experiences and insights are used for oral and written constrastive analysis.