Beginning American College English

ESL students are placed within the sequence of courses in the Beginning American College English Certificate according to their English fluency. Students completing this pattern of study will have a proficient level of fluency in the English language which will help them be successful interacting in social situations, participating in introductory courses, and functioning in general employment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Produce writing such as basic academic paragraphs in English at a low-intermediate level.

• Communicate in English so that students can function with native speakers at a basic academic level or business contexts.

• Demonstrate a general awareness of patterns and expectations of United States culture, especially in social and familiar situations.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (90 hours)

Course	Title	Hours
ESL-847	Low-Intermediate American College English	90.00

Elective Courses (36-90 hours)

Take 1 course from the following:

Course	Title	Hours
ESL-846	Beginning American College English	90.00
ESL-871	Basic Reading and Vocabulary	90.00
ESL-891	Oral Skills I: Beginning Oral Communication	72.00
ESL-895	Pronunciation	72.00
ESL-890D	Special Topics in ESL: Verb Tense Review	36.00
ESL-890L	Special Topics in English as a Second Language: Punctuation of Phrases and Clauses	36.00
ESL-890M	Special Topics in English as a Second Language: Articles and Prepositions	36.00
ESL-890P	Special Topics in ESL: Mastering Academic Vocabulary	36.00

Total Hours 126.00-180.00