English for Speakers of Other Languages
ESOL 0800
College Vocabulary Development I..........2 Credit(s)
This class focuses on academic vocabulary necessary for college success and develops the language you use in college reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will study vocabulary from the Academic Word List compiled from word families which are most frequently encountered in college texts.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores
ESOL 0830
Reading Skills Development..........4 Credit(s)
In this course you will work on strengthening your reading and study strategies, developing your reading vocabulary, and improving your test-taking strategies. You will have the opportunity in this class to develop your reading speed and comprehension of a variety of written materials. This course will help prepare you for the academic skills you will need to succeed in college.
Prerequisites: Placement test scores
Students who place into ESOL 0830 are required to enroll in this course during their first term at NHCC.
ESOL 0860
English Language Skills Development..........5 Credit(s)
This course is for students who want to improve their formal English language skills in writing and grammar. Emphasis is on learning and using grammatical structures to strengthen and develop English literacy skills for college success. You will practice writing to build fluency and grammatically correct sentences. You will also engage in writing as a regular academic activity and learn strategies to continue your language development.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores
ESOL 0880
Listening and Speaking Skill Development..........4 Credit(s)
This course will focus on developing your academic listening and speaking skills in English. During this semester you will work on building the note-taking, presentation, and discussion skills you will need to study successfully at the college level.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores
ESOL 0900
College Vocabulary Development II..........2 Credit(s)
This course will familiarize you with the specialized vocabulary utilized in higher education and will help you continue learning the vocabulary in the Academic Word List. You will acquire knowledge of and facility with the most frequently used words in academic texts. Prerequisites: Placement test scores or grade of "C" or better in ESOL 0800
ESOL 0930
Academic Reading and Study Skills..........4 Credit(s)
This course provides advanced level readers with intensive practice and extensive reading tasks in various writing genres. You will develop and improve reading proficiency, speed, and comprehension, and the ability to make inferences from text. You will also develop advanced vocabulary building strategies using college content reading materials. Active study strategies are among the skills practiced as you progress toward skillful, independent reading.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores or grade of "C" or better in ESOL 0830
Students who place into ESOL 0930 are required to enroll in the full reading sequence (ESOL 0830 and ESOL 0930) during the first two terms at NHCC.
ESOL 0960
Academic Writing Skills Development..........4 Credit(s)
This course focuses on developing writing process skills and study of various rhetorical patterns. You will engage in concentrated practice to develop paragraphs through multiple drafts, working towards academic essays. You will also continue to strengthen your English language skills.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores or grade of "C" or better in ESOL 0860
ESOL 0980
Academic Listening and Speaking..........4 Credit(s)
This course concentrates on preparing students for the listening and speaking needed in the American college classroom. You will develop efficient note-taking of classroom lectures and giving class presentations. An examination of American English as spoken in college classrooms further develops the skills necessary for successful college work. This course also examines American English in terms of intonation, rhythm, stress, reduction and emphasis.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores or grade of "C" or better in ESOL 0880
ESOL 1080
English Pronunciation..........2 Credit(s)
This course is for people who desire to speak English more clearly and with greater effectiveness. We will concentrate on addressing your pronunciation concerns and accent needs. This class will give you strategies that will help you to communicate in various situations, including your workplace.
ESOL 1230
College Reading and Studying Skills..........4 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the college textbook reading, language and study skills you will need in your content-area courses. You will study content-course readings and complete tests and assignments typical of those you will complete in college courses.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores or grade of "C" or better in ESOL 800-level classes and ESOL 0930
ESOL 1260
College Writing Skills Development..........4 Credit(s)
In this course, you will develop academic essay writing and advanced English language skills. This course emphasizes writing as a process, as well as development of analytical reading and critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores or grade of "C" or better in ESOL 800-level classes, ESOL 0930 and ESOL 0960.
ESOL 1280
Listening and Speaking for College Success..........4 Credit(s)
This class focuses on the development of note-taking skills through the presentation of college-success content material in the form of lectures and student presentations. You will research student success topics and make formal presentations to the class. The course also reviews tone, register, rhythm, stress, reduction and emphasis as critical elements in delivering a speech.
Prerequisite: Placement test scores or grade of "C" or better in ESOL 800-level classes and ESOL 0980. |