ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages

ESOL 0181 Advanced Professional Skills

This course emphasizes the development of advanced communication skills in English for discipline specific content. Prerequisite: Successful exit from an approved ESOL program and permission of UMHB’s Director of ESOL
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ESOL 0381 Professional Skills

This course is designed to develop skills in English writing, reading, and/or oral communication for discipline specific content. Prerequisite: Successful exit from an approved ESOL program and permission of UMHB’s Director of ESOL.
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ESOL 1000 Intensive English Laboratory

A communicative language lab that emphasizes building language skills, such as fluency and accuracy, and practicing concepts taught in the corresponding Oral Communication course.
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ESOL 1301 Readings in English

Emphasizes the development of reading skills, beginning the transition to utilizing academic and literary texts.
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ESOL 1302 English Idioms

An overview of English idioms, American colloquial usage, and other specialized vocabulary for the academic classroom.

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ESOL 1303 Basics of English Grammar

A grammar review for non-native speakers of English; course includes a study of parts of speech and sentence structures.
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ESOL 1305 Elements of Effective Writing in English

Emphasizes the development of paragraph writing skills in various styles using process writing techniques.

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ESOL 1321 Intermediate Reading

Emphasizes the development of academic reading skills, utilizing university-level academic and literary texts.

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ESOL 1323 Intermediate English Grammar

A grammar intensive course for non-native speakers of English; course includes a study of parts of speech, appropriate use of verb tenses, and complex sentence structures.

ESOL 1325 Elements of Effective Writing in English-Intermediate

Emphasizes the development of academic essay writing skills in various styles using process writing techniques. Introduces research skills and proper APA format.

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ESOL 1331 Advanced Reading and Grammar

Emphasizes the development of academic reading skills, utilizing university-level academic and literary texts. Includes intensive grammar instruction including parts of speech, appropriate use of verb tenses, and complex sentence structures.

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ESOL 1335 Advanced Writing and Grammar

Emphasizes writing skills for academic purposes. Introduces academic vocabulary, research skills, plagiarism prevention as well as proper citation, and proper word choice for clear written communication. Includes intensive grammar instruction including parts of speech, appropriate use of verb tenses, and complex sentence structures.

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ESOL 1340 Advanced Reading and Writing

Emphasizes the development of reading and writing for academic purposes utilizing academic and literary texts. Introduces research and writing skills for clear written communication in academic contexts.
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ESOL 1410 Listening and Speaking in English

A communicative competency course emphasizing the improvement of listening skills and pronunciation. Lab attendance required.
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ESOL 1420 Listening and Speaking in English Intermediate

A communicative competency course emphasizing the improvement of listening skills and pronunciation utilizing university level academic content. Lab attendance required.

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ESOL 1430 Advanced Oral Communication

A communicative competency course emphasizing the improvement of listening skills, academic note taking, and proper pronunciation utilizing university level academic content. 

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