English Language Institute

Students develop the ability to understand frequently used words in oral and reading contexts and to understand and respond appropriately to simple phrases and questions. Emphasis on vocabulary building and writing at the sentence level. 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum of 128 credits for graduation. Grades for the ELI courses will be Pass/Fail. Students will be permitted to repeat only one failed course one time in the sequence of regular ELI classes; enrollment in any one review course (014, 024, 034, 044) disqualifies students from repeating any other ELI course. Advancement between ELI levels will be based on ACT-ESL progress tests.

An opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 013 to review the course material and retest. 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum of 128 credits for graduation. Grades for the ELI courses will be Pass/Fail. Students will be permitted to repeat only one failed course one time in the sequence of regular ELI classes; enrollment in any one review course (014, 024, 034, 044) disqualifies students from repeating any other ELI course. Advancement between ELI levels will be based on ACT-ESL progress tests.

Students continue to develop the ability to understand frequently used words in oral and reading contexts and to understand and respond appropriately to academic questions. Emphasis on vocabulary building, deriving meaning of new words from context, test-taking skills, and writing at the paragraph level. 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum of 128 credits for graduation. Grades for the ELI courses will be Pass/Fail. Students will be permitted to repeat only one failed course one time in the sequence of regular ELI classes; enrollment in any one review course (014, 024, 034, 044) disqualifies students from repeating any other ELI course. Advancement between ELI levels will be based on ACT-ESL progress tests.

An opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 023 to review the course material and retest. 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum of 128 credits for graduation. Grades for the ELI courses will be Pass/Fail. Students will be permitted to repeat only one failed course one time in the sequence of regular ELI classes; enrollment in any one review course (014, 024, 034, 044) disqualifies students from repeating any other ELI course. Advancement between ELI levels will be based on ACT-ESL progress tests.

Students develop speaking and listening skills necessary for participating in classroom discussions. Emphasis on vocabulary building, seeking clarification through re-wording and asking questions, and writing at the essay level. 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum of 128 credits for graduation. Grades for the ELI courses will be Pass/Fail. Students will be permitted to repeat only one failed course one time in the sequence of regular ELI classes; enrollment in any one review course (014, 024, 034, 044) disqualifies students from repeating any other ELI course. Advancement between ELI levels will be based on ACT-ESL progress tests.

An opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 033 to review the course material and retest. 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum of 128 credits for graduation. Grades for the ELI courses will be Pass/Fail. Students will be permitted to repeat only one failed course one time in the sequence of regular ELI classes; enrollment in any one review course (014, 024, 034, 044) disqualifies students from repeating any other ELI course. Advancement between ELI levels will be based on ACT-ESL progress tests.

Students continue to develop speaking, listening, and writing skills in the context of guided discourse on personal topics. Continued practice in writing at the essay level, emphasizing logical thought and mechanics of composition. * ELI 023, 033, and 043; 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum credits for graduation.

An opportunity for students who do not pass ELI 043 to review the course material and retest. 2 cr hrs toward academic load, but not counted toward the required minimum of 128 credits for graduation. Grades for the ELI courses will be Pass/Fail. Students will be permitted to repeat only one failed course one time in the sequence of regular ELI classes; enrollment in any one review course (014, 024, 034, 044) disqualifies students from repeating any other ELI course. Advancement between ELI levels will be based on ACT-ESL progress tests.

This first level English for Academic Purposes course is designed to assist students in developing academic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis is on improving control of grammatical structures, understanding and applying basic principles of Western rhetoric, and developing critical thinking skills.

This second and final level English for Academic Purposes course is designed to assist students in developing academic English skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on improving control of grammatial structures, developing academic vocabulary, and applying critical thinking and learned strategies for ensuring success in the college classroom. Additional emphasis is placed on research for the development of academic writing and oral presentations. Pre-requisite: ELI 101 or TOEFL paper score of 500-525 (TOEFL iBT 61-70).

This first level English for Academic Purposes course is designed to assist international students in developing academic fluency in the four skills of English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The emphasis is on developing critical thinking skills. We will also explore how various rhetorical traditions affect both written and verbal communication. Students learn how to apply basic principles of western rhetoric to essays and power point presentations. Pre-requisite: TOEFL paper score between 500 and 527 (TOEFL iBT 61-71).

This second and final level English for Academic Purposes course is designed to assist international students in further developing English skills. The emphasis is on academic writing, with special attention to thesis writing and research skills. Pre-requisite: ESL 101.