ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS (675 HOURS)
Level 1 (Basic) – 225 clock hours
| NESL 011 | Listening & Pronunciation I | 45 hours |
| NESL 012 | Reading & Vocabulary I | 45 hours |
| NESL 013 | Writing & Grammar I | 45 hours |
| NESL 014 | Conversation & Idioms I | 45 hours |
| NESL 015 | Current Events in America | 45 hours |
Level 2 (Intermediate) – 225 clock hours
| NESL 021 | Listening & Pronunciation II | 45 hours |
| NESL 022 | Reading & Vocabulary II | 45 hours |
| NESL 023 | Writing & Grammar II | 45 hours |
| NESL 024 | Conversation & Idioms II | 45 hours |
| NESL 025 | English in American Culture | 45 hours |
Level 3 (Advanced) – 225 clock hours
| NESL 031 | Listening & Pronunciation III | 45 hours |
| NESL 032 | Reading & Vocabulary III | 45 hours |
| NESL 033 | Writing & Grammar III | 45 hours |
| NESL 034 | Conversation & Idioms III | 45 hours |
| NESL 035 | Business English | 45 hours |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NESL 011 Listening & Pronunciation I (45 hours)
This is an introductory course designed to enhance the listening and pronunciation of non-native English speakers. Emphasis is on pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of American English. Oral communication, listening comprehension, and vocabulary development are stressed. Students build their skills through instruction and intensive practice. Students will also be able to actively listen to a conversation and grasp the main idea of the information they are hearing. Prerequisite: None
NESL 012 Reading & Vocabulary I (45 hours)
The Reading & Vocabulary course provides practice and instruction to help students develop basic level of English reading skills to improve comprehension and speed. Students will also begin to build a basic vocabulary. Prerequisite: None
NESL 013 Writing & Grammar I (45 hours)
This course will cover a variety of grammar topics with the goal of helping students develop a basic level of English grammar. Teaching methods may include teacher-led discussion, group or pair work, dictation, role-play, games, and written exercises. Prerequisite: None
NESL 014 Conversation & Idioms I (45 hours)
This course will cover a variety of topics with the goal of helping students develop a basic level of conversation proficiency and ability to speak in public. Teaching methods may include teacher-led discussion, video presentations, group or pair work, dictation, games, and written exercises. Prerequisite: None
NESL 015 Current Events in America (45 hours)
This course is designed to improve English language, reading, writing and critical thinking skills through a variety of genres and perspectives, such as poems, articles, film and primary sources. There will be discussions on current events regarding American pop culture, values, society, business and government. Students will reflect their own cultural background and experience to better understand current events in America. Prerequisite: None
NESL 021 Listening and Pronunciation II (45 hours)
This class is designed to help students to develop an intermediate level of elements of pronunciation and speak clearly and effectively in academic, formal, and informal settings. Prerequisite: NESL 011 Listening & Pronunciation I
NESL 022 Reading & Vocabulary II (45 hours)
The Reading & Vocabulary course provides practice and instruction to help students develop an intermediate level of English reading skills to improve comprehension and speed. Students will also begin to build an intermediate level of vocabulary. Prerequisite: NESL 012 Reading & Vocabulary I
NESL 023 Writing & Grammar II (45 hours)
This course will cover a variety of grammar topics with the goal of helping students develop an intermediate level of English grammar. Teaching methods may include teacher-led discussion, group or pair work, dictation, role-play, games, and written exercises. Prerequisite: NESL 013 Writing & Grammar I
NESL 024 Conversation & Idioms II (45 hours)
This course will cover a variety of topics with the goal of helping students develop an intermediate level of conversation proficiency and ability to speak in public. Teaching methods may include teacher-led discussion, video presentations, group or pair work, dictation, games, and written exercises. Prerequisite: NESL 014 Conversation & Idioms I
NESL 025 English in American Culture (45 hours)
This course will provide students with an introduction to American culture. Students will read and discuss essays dealing with different aspects of American culture, values, and thought. Field trips to local businesses and museums will help students gain firsthand experience. Prerequisite: Completion of all the Level 1 courses
NESL 031 Listening and Pronunciation III (45 hours)
This is an advanced course designed to enhance the listening and pronunciation of non-native English speakers. Emphasis is on pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of American English. This includes oral communication, listening comprehension, and vocabulary development. Students will build their skills through classroom instruction and intensive practice. Prerequisite: NESL 021 Listening & Pronunciation II
NESL 032 Reading & Vocabulary III (45 hours)
The Reading & Vocabulary course provides practice and instruction to help students develop and master an advanced level of English reading skills to improve comprehension and speed. Students will also begin to build advanced level of vocabulary. Prerequisite: NESL 022 Reading & Vocabulary II
NESL 033 Writing & Grammar III (45 hours)
This course will cover a variety of grammar topics with the goal of helping students develop and master English grammar at an advanced level. Teaching methods may include teacher-led discussion, group or pair work, dictation, role-play, games, and written exercises. Prerequisite: NESL 023 Writing & Grammar II
NESL 034 Conversation & Idioms III (45 hours)
This course will cover a variety of topics with the goal of mastering students’ conversation proficiency at an advanced level and ability to speak in public. Prerequisite: NESL 024 Conversation & Idioms II
NESL 035 Business English (45 hours)
This course is designed to help students build upon their fundamental English language communication skills by using such professional and formal business tools as letters, reports, oral presentations, and group work in structured business environments. Prerequisite: Completion of all the Level 2 courses