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English as a Second Language
6ESL 101 (I -3) English Language Review I
In this course, students will review the core structures of English in natural, real-life contexts such as magazine articles, short stories and videotaped conversations. Topics concern academic culture in the United States. Students begin to develop a portfolio of materials to demonstrate their ability to succeed at academic work at Eastman in English. Instructor permission required.(6/23/05)
6ESL 101A (I -3) Graduate English Language Review I
For graduate students only. Students are billed for 1.5 credits, but recieve 3 credit hours.
In this course, students will review the core structures of English in natural, real-life contexts such as magazine articles, short stories and videotaped conversations. Topics concern academic culture in the United States. Students begin to develop a portfolio of materials to demonstrate their ability to succeed at academic work at Eastman in English. Instructor permission required.(6/23/05)
6ESL 102 (II-3) English Language Review II
Building upon English Language Review I, this course introduces more advanced level grammatical structures in real-life contexts. Students exit the course with a portfolio of written assignments, a videotaped presentation and a group project. Students may use this portfolio as evidence of their ability to handle rigorous academic work in English. Instructor permission required.(6/23/05)
6ESL 102A (II-3) Graduate English Language Review II
For graduate students only. Students are billed for 1.5 credits, but recieve 3 credit hours.
Building upon English Language Review I, this course introduces more advanced level grammatical structures in real-life contexts. Students exit the course with a portfolio of written assignments, a videotaped presentation and a group project. Students may use this portfolio as evidence of their ability to handle rigorous academic work in English. Instructor permission required.(6/23/05)
6ESL 103 (I-3) ESL for Academic Studies I
This course prepares undergraduate ESL students for reading longer texts and writing critical responses in English. The course introduces the writing process, from composing essays to revising and editing in English. Students develop skills in critical inquiry and increase their vocabulary through texts exploring themes in American culture. Instructor permission required. (6/23/05)
6ESL 104 (II-3) ESL for Academic Studies II
Building upon ESL for Academic Studies I, this course prepares ESL students for their academic work at Eastman. Students practice skills of annotation and summary writing. In longer written assignments, students practice appropriate citation of sources. In focused discussion groups, students practice rhetorical strategies to communicate ideas effectively. Instructor permission required. (6/23/05)
6ESL 105 (I-3) Communication Strategies for ESL Graduate Musicians I
This course prepares graduate ESL students for academic study in English. In the first semester of the course sequence, students increase their confidence to communicate effectively. Students gain familiarity with American speech patterns through listening and speaking tasks. Exploring American cultural themes, students increase vocabulary and knowledge of idioms. Instructor permission required. (6/23/05)
6ESL 106 (II-3) Communication Strategies for ESL Graduate Musicians II
This second part of the course sequence prepares graduate ESL students to handle the demands of reading and writing in the English-speaking academic environment. Working with authentic readings, students practice problem solving strategies for successful comprehension. Responding to readings, students practice each stage of the writing process, from planning and drafting, to revising and editing work. Instructor permission required. (6/23/05)