Classes
Grammar
ESL 112: Basic English Grammar
3 credits
Introduces the rudimentary syntactic structures of English, promoting the development of speaking, listening, and writing skills as well as situationally appropriate usage.
ESL 121: Intermediate Grammar — Part I
3 credits
Targets grammar points from a communicative perspective. Emphasis on the basic English verb system, including modal auxiliaries, phrasal verbs, and irregular verbs. Introduces gerunds, infinitives, and basic clauses. Focuses on oral communication.
ESL 122: Intermediate Grammar — Part II
3 credits
Targets more advanced points of the verb system including passive voice, time frames and time shifting to fine-tune discourse. Introduces conditionals; adjective, noun, and adverbial clauses; reflexive and reciprocal pronouns; and embedded questions. Focuses on written communication.
ESL 131: Advanced Grammar
3 credits
Emphasizes formal rules of grammar, which are embedded in communicative contexts to help students internalize English structures. Written and oral practice helps students bridge the gap between knowing and using grammatical structures correctly. Intended for ESL students who already have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of English grammar.
ESL 132: Advanced Applied Grammar
3 credits
Focuses on the grammar of written English in academic contexts. Students learn time frames and editing rather than grammar in isolation.