ELP 030 - ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

English as a second language course designed for specific student cohorts. Topics will vary according to student needs and cohort focus.

Credits: 6

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Eirector required.

ELP 086 - SPEAKING & LISTENING - LEVEL I

Develops the ability of ESL students to perform routine daily functions inside and outside a university setting. Includes work in listening, comprehension, and pronunciation.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 087 - GRAMMAR - LEVEL I

Focuses on Grammatical structures and word forms and functions that are basic to American English sentence structure. Stresses both grammatical accuracy and the communicative needs of non-native speakers of English.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 088 - READING - LEVEL I

Provides English language learners with basic, functional vocabulary necessary for everyday life in the U.S., as well as the foundation for vocabulary required for academic study. Allows students to develop interactive reading skills through a variety of prose and non-prose print materials.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 089 - WRITING - LEVEL 1

Introduces the basic format and conventions of an academic essay in American English. Through a process approach, allows non-native speakers of English to begin writing at the paragraph level and expand to a basic five-paragraph essay.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 096 - SPEAKING & LISTENING -LEVEL II

Develops oral fluency and listening comprehension by promoting the ability of non-native speakers of English to exchange abstract information, to set criteria and problem solve, to understand information and ideas presented in academic lectures and to discuss cultural issues in an American academic environment. Includes pronunciation work.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 097 - GRAMMAR - LEVEL II

Builds on grammar structures covered in ELP 87. Focuses on verb forms and their use in American English. Also reviews basic American English sentence patterns and introduces complex sentences. Stresses grammatical accuracy and the communicative needs of internationals living in the U.S. while completing an academic degree.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 098 - READING - LEVEL II

Focuses on improving academic reading skill for international students who plan to attend a US college or university. Introduces students to academic study skills through use of an English-English dictionary and other reference materials available in a university setting.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 099 - WRITING - LEVEL II

Further develops composition skills introduced in ELP 89. Encourages written expression that follows acceptable American English academic logic. Emphasizes the process approach, especially revision and editing, to encourage independent writing. Introduces discourse features such as audience, appropriateness in topic selection, and support and organization based on rhetorical modes.

Credits: 3

Course Notes: Consent of ELP Director required

ELP 199 - ESL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

This course will further develop international students’ English language and academic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will learn about American higher education conventions and explore American popular culture. Course activities include discussions, presentations, quizzes, and writing assignments. Students are expected to participate in conversation groups, workshops, 1:1 meetings with the ISSP Coordinator, and Office of International Programs events.

Credits: 0

Course Notes: Non-credit, can be repeated, hybrid, Chicago campus, enrollment based on English test scores submitted upon admission.