English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL 044 Fiction for Non-Native Readers (A, W, SP,)

4 credits
This course gives ESL students an opportunity to read various authentic (unedited) literary works in English including short stories, plays and short novels. Students will explore the settings, structures, plot and character development. Students will build vocabulary as well as analyze cultural settings. Analysis will come through journals, presentations, group discussions and class discussions. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: ESL 099 or placement into ESL 100
Lab fee: $4.00

ESL 087 College Vocabulary 1 (A, W, SP)

2 credits
College Vocabulary 1 is the first in a series of three courses based on the Academic Word List. Students are exposed to academic readings which embed the target vocabulary. Through various oral and written exercises, students work with the vocabulary. Students employ study skills such as vocabulary journals, dictionary use and context clues.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ESL 097
Lab fee: $6.00

ESL 088 College Vocabulary 2 (A, W, SP)

2 credits
College Vocabulary 2 is the second level of the series. Students are introduced to 200 more words from the Academic Word List. Oral and written exercises are used foster mastery of the words.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ESL 097
Lab fee: $6.00

ESL 089 College Vocabulary 3 (A, W, SP)

2 credits
College Vocabulary 3 is the final course of the series. 200 new academic vocabulary words are targeted, with the same study methods employed as in the previous two classes. Vocabulary journals are required.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ESL 097
Lab fee: $6.00

ESL 090 Critical Skills for College Success (On Demand)

3 credits
This course prepares non-native students to achieve their academic goals at a U.S. college or university. They will examine U.S. classroom procedures, professor-student interaction, thinking styles and learning styles. They will also be trained in techniques for effective reading, writing and critical thinking in a variety of academic fields. Students will demonstrate these techniques through the completion of mini-projects derived from a variety of courses currently offered at Columbus State. Students’ final project will be derived from an entry-level course in their chosen field of study. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ESL 099 or placement into ESL 100
Lab fee: $3.00

ESL 092 Basic Oral Communication (A, W, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course will introduce students to the American sound system and quickly expand their working oral vocabulary. It also will equip students to perform vital language-based functions on campus and in the community. The course will be based upon daily classroom participation and the satisfactory completion of each language function. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ESL 097
Lab fee: $3.00

ESL 093 Intermediate Oral Communication (A, W, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course will help students to increase their effectiveness in social, academic and professional interactions in a U.S. setting. Students will expand their working oral vocabulary, master useful American idioms and improve their pronunciation. Students will examine and practice the conventions of contemporary American communication, both verbal and nonverbal. The course will be based upon daily class participation, oral presentations and evidence of improvement found through a contrast of audio-taped readings. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ESL 098 (may be taken as a corequisite) or placement into ESL 098
Lab fee: $3.00

ESL 094 Advanced Oral Communication (A, W, SP, SU)

3 credits
Students will increase their awareness of the values and beliefs that underlie cultural norms in the U.S. Readings on various aspects of contemporary American culture will provide the springboards to information gathering outside of class (through additional reading and interviews with native speakers), in-class discussions, and four required oral presentations. Students will practice standard American pronunciation and intonation and will master useful vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ESL 099 (may be taken as a corequisite) or placement into ESL 099
Lab fee: $3.00

ESL 095 Public Speaking for Non-Natives (A, W, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course will prepare students whose first language is not English to participate effectively in COMM 105–Speech. Students will study and practice public speaking techniques, with particular emphasis on native pronunciation, intonation and delivery. Students will be required to conduct interviews and research in preparation for demonstration and persuasive speeches, presented individually and in groups. Students will receive feedback on their oral production from their instructor and their classmates regularly and will be audio/video taped on occasion. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ESL 100 (may be taken as a corequisite) or placement into ESL 100
Lab fee: $5.00

ESL 097 Basic English as a Second Language (A, W, SP, SU)

10 credits
Students who already have limited command of the English language build upon their vocabulary and begin to eliminate errors through the study of basic grammar, readings, guided discussions, and written and oral exercises. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 10 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement test
Lab fee: $5.00

ESL 098 Developmental English as a Second Language (A, W, SP, SU)

10 credits
Students will continue to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through the study of intermediate grammar, readings, guided discussions, and written and oral exercises. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 10 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: “C” in ESL 097 or placement test
Lab fee: $5.00

ESL 099 ESL: Reading, Grammar, and Composition (A, W, SP, SU)

10 credits
Students will prepare for academic course work through the study of advanced grammar, sentence structure, paragraph organization, and pre-writing techniques and will respond to college level readings in guided discussions, oral presentations and paragraph-length essays. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 10 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: “C” in ESL 098 or placement test
Lab fee: $5.00

ESL 100 English as a Second Language: Composition (A, W, SP, SU)

5 credits
Students will polish their writing skill through grammar reviews, written exercises, and the study of sentence structure, rhetoric, and essay organization. Students will respond to both the content and technique of college level readings. Students will write essays using description, narration, cause and effect and comparison/contrast. Credit will not count toward graduation in any degree program.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: “C” in ESL 099 or placement
Lab fee: $5.00

ESL 299 Special Topics in English as a Second Language (On Demand)

1-5 credits
ESL 299 offers students a detailed examination of selected topics of interest in English as a Second Language. Special topics courses are offered to meet the special needs or interests of a group of students and pilot new courses.
Lecture: Varies
Prerequisite: Varies
Lab fee: $1.00 to $5.00