E S O L
English for Speakers of Other Languages
| Welcome The University offers ESOL classes for Speakers of Other Languages. For students who need to improve their English skills before they can enter a degree program at the University, the Office of International Affairs offers classes in the Intensive English Program (IEP). There are six proficiency levels of instruction in the IEP. In all of these levels, students receive 20 hours of instruction in grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation per week. Classes are purposely kept small so that students can receive the individual attention needed to improve English language skills. After successful completion of Level 6 at the IEP, students can take the IEP-UL Lafayette Exit Exam. With a satisfactory score, students may enter the University without taking the TOEFL. Please visit the IEP website for more information on the Intensive English Program. ESOL classes are for non-native speakers of English who have fulfilled the University’s admissions requirements. Course offerings include ESOL 100, 101, 102, and 402. ESOL 101 and 102 are equivalent to English 101 and 102, and fulfill University requirements in freshman English. Faculty Denise Marceaux, Instructor (M.A. Georgia State University, M.B.A. American Graduate School of International Management) Applied Linguistics; Teaching of English as a Second Language. Office: 443 Griffin Hall Phone: (337) 482-5441 e-mail: marceaux@louisiana.edu Courses 100. INTENSIVE WRITING FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH. (5, 1, 6). Students develop a variety of writing activities to improve both fluency and accuracy. This course is designed to prepare students for academic writing tasks focusing on accuracy in grammar, revision and editing skills. Prereq: 500-549 on TOEFL, 17 and below in English on the ACT, or successful completion of terminal level of IEP. Fa., Sp. 101. INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC WRITING FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH (3, 0, 3). Designed to introduce students to the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills required in the university and beyond. This course will focus on writing effective, well-argued essays. Prereq: a grade of “C” or better in ESOL 100 or a minimum score of 18 on the ACT or minimum score of 550 on TOEFL. ESOL 101 is considered to be the equivalent of ENGL 101 for degree purposes. 102. WRITING AND RESEARCH ABOUT CULTURE FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH (3, 0, 3). Through exploration of cultural themes, students will build on and advance the thinking, reading, and writing skills learned in ESOL 101 while focusing on rhetoric and research. Topics vary. Prereq: A grade of C or better in ESOL 101. Students who complete ESOL 101-102 with a grade of “C” or better are considered to have met University freshman level English requirements. 402. ADVANCED PRONUNCIATION AND LISTENING COMPREHENSION FOR ESOL STUDENTS (3, 0, 3). This course is designed for upper division students or students who are candidates for an international teaching assistantship. It focuses on oral/aural skills and provides practice in sound patterns, presentation / teaching skills and cross-cultural training. Credit not applicable to degree requirements. Grade of NC (no credit) or CR (credit) is awarded. |