AESL081
Writing Fundamentals for International Students

This course is designed for international students who need to learn the fundamentals of writing. Students will develop the proper use of American English grammar, syntax, and skill in writing sentences and basic developmental paragraphs.
Prerequisite:Placement by the Department of Language and Literature only      Corequisite:None
6 credits

AESL083
Reading Fundamentals for International Students

AESL 083 is a reading course designed for international students who need to learn the fundamentals of reading. It focuses on reading comprehension skills: vocabulary development, including word definitions, word families, common American idioms, and familiarity with American cultural influences.
Prerequisite:Placement by the Department of Language and Literature only      Corequisite:None
3 credits

AESL085
Oral Communication Fundamentals for International Students

This course is designed for international students who need to learn the fundamentals of oral communication. Students develop their ability to understand spoken English and express themselves clearly in conversation and academic discourse. Individual and group work, as well as reading and writing assignments, build students’ American English vocabulary.
Prerequisite:Placement by the Department of Language and Literature only      Corequisite:None
3 credits

AESL101
Writing Skills for International Students

This course is designed for international students who possess intermediate American English language skills. Students will master the proper use of American English grammar and gain skill in expository writing and vocabulary by writing developmental paragraphs. Transferability is determined by the transfer institution.
Prerequisite:Placement by the Department of Language and Literature only       Corequisite:None
6 credits

AESL103
Reading Skills for International Students

AESL103 is a reading course designed for intermediate level international students. Reading skills focus on reading comprehension and familiarity with American culture; vocabulary development, including word definition, denotation, connotation, and American idioms. Transferability determined by transfer institution.
Prerequisite:Placement by the Department of Language and Literature only      Corequisite:None
3 credits

AESL105
Oral Communication Skills for International Students

AESL105 is a required course for advanced intermediate international students that improves their conversation and speaking/listening skills. Group and individual work will build American English vocabulary and further the understanding and usage of idiomatic expression. Oral skills will be reinforced through reading and writing assignments.
Prerequisite:Placement by the Department of Language and Literature only      Corequisite:None
3 credits