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ENGL 0320 Advanced Grammar & TOEFL Preparation.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0346 or a satisfactory score on the CELSA test
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

An advanced grammar review and listening skills development. Excellent preparation for ESL students who must pass the TOEFL in order to transfer to a four-year institution.

ENGL 0340 English Grammar and Conversation for Foreign Speakers I.
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)

A course in English grammar and conversation. This course is intended to aid foreign students in acquiring fluency in spoken English. The approach is communicative, involving grammar study, oral exercises, dialogues, and role playing. All four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are developed.

ENGL 0341 English Grammar and Conversation for Foreign Speakers II.
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0340
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

An intermediate course in English grammar and conversation. This course is a continuation of the skills acquired in English 0340 and uses the same approach. It should be taken prior to English 0346 although some students whose assessment score qualifies them for 0346 may be advised to take English 0341 as a companion course.

ENGL 0343 Advanced Conversation for Foreign Speakers.
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0341
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

Students discuss current events and cultural topics in English. Pronunciation, vocabulary development, and group discussion skills are stressed. May be taken concurrently with other English courses.

ENGL 0346 Grammar and Composition for Foreign Speakers I.
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0341
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)

An intermediate course in English grammar and composition designed to help the student acquire a greater facility in written English. This course is designed for the student who already possesses adequate conversational skill and is pursuing a college career. This course emphasizes grammar, spelling, vocabulary, sentence composition, and paragraph writing. It may be taken with English 0341 or 0343 if the student placed into 0346 wishes more proficiency in conversation.

ENGL 0347 Grammar and Composition for Foreign Speakers II.
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0346
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

An advanced course in English grammar and composition designed to help the foreign student who already has some elementary skills in English grammar and composition. This course is a continuation of English 0346 and focuses more on advanced grammar and essay writing.

ENGL 0349 Advanced Composition for Foreign Speakers.
Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0347
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

A continuation of English 0347. Designed to help non-native speakers to improve writing skills before taking ENGL 1301. Concentrated interdisciplinary writing practice and vocabulary study to prepare students for freshman composition, (English 1301).

Academic ESL (AESL)

ENGL 0320 Advanced Grammar & TOEFL Preparation. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0346 or a satisfactory score on the CELSA test Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

ENGL 0340 English Grammar and Conversation for Foreign Speakers I. Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)

ENGL 0341 English Grammar and Conversation for Foreign Speakers II. Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0340 Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

ENGL 0343 Advanced Conversation for Foreign Speakers. Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0341 Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)

ENGL 0346 Grammar and Composition for Foreign Speakers I. Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0341 Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)

ENGL 0347 Grammar and Composition for Foreign Speakers II. Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the CELSA test or completion of ENGL 0346 Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab)