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ESOL - English Second Language

Alfred State courses are grouped into the following sections:

  • ESOL 1002 - Intercultural Communications

    This course is designed for international students and is focused on equipping them with the cultural understanding they need in order to successfully interact with speakers of American English.  Students will gain a deeper understanding of American values, behavior, attitudes, and communication styles through readings, cross-cultural communications exercises, and discussion. Time will also be devoted to the idioms and phrasal verbs that dominate informal American English.  May be taken twice.

  • ESOL 1013 - Intermed English Communication

    This course focuses on the development of listening comprehension and conversational proficiency through modified English and vocabulary in context.  It stresses clear production and understanding of words and phrases needed for functioning successfully in an academic environment.  Intended for students who have TOEFL scores less than 500 on paper test, 173 on computer based test or 61 on Internet based test.  May be taken twice.

  • ESOL 1014 - Inter Academic English Comm

    This course focuses on the development of listening comprehension and conversational proficiency through engaging tasks using authentic academic contexts and the teaching of listening and speaking strategies.  Students will learn to take part in academic discussions, lectures, student study groups, and one-on-one times with instructors across a wide variety of academic disciplines.  Intended for students who have TOEFL scores less than 500 on paper test, 173 on computer based test or 61 on Internet based test.  May be taken twice.

  • ESOL 1023 - Interm Acad Reading & Writing,

    This course focuses in improving reading fluency, vocabulary, paragraph writing conventions, and academic skills necessary for success in entry level college courses.  Intended for students who have TOEFL scores less than 500 on paper test, 173 on computer based test or 61 on Internet based test.  May be taken twice.

  • ESOL 1033 - Intermediate Academic Writing

    This course focuses on equipping non-native English speaking students with the English language writing skills necessary to be successful in entry level college courses.  Students will learn to minimize the influence of the native languages through targeted practice and the use of specific linguistic strategies.  Intended for students who have TOEFL scores less than 500 on paper test, 173 on computer based test, or 61 on Internet based test.  May be taken twice.

  • ESOL 1043 - Intermediate Academic Reading

    This course focuses on improving reading fluency, vocabulary, and academic skills necessary for success in entry level college courses.  Students will learn to apply pre-reading, while-reading, and post-reading practices to increase reading efficiency while building academic vocabulary through word and sentence-level activities.  Intended for students who have TOEFL scores less than 500 on paper test, 173 on computer based test, or 61 on Internet based test.  May be taken twice.

  • ESOL 2193 - English as a Second Language

    This course focuses on the five second language acquisition skills: writing, reading, grammar, listening/ speaking, and Computer-Assisted Language Literacy (CALL). This course provides the skills and strategies necessary for improved academic proficiency.

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