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EAP Course Descriptions

 

Undergraduate Courses / Graduate Courses / Continuing Education Courses

 

Undergraduate Course Sequence

 

Level I

 

Due to limited language proficiency, students at this level are generally restricted to taking only EAP, physical education, and one mathematics or computer science course.

 

• ENG G009 - Intermediate Aural/Oral Skills for ESL Students (2 cr)—Focuses on academic listening and speaking skills.

• ENG G010 - English as a Second Language I (4 cr)—Focuses on reading, writing, and grammar.

• ENG G015 - Pronunciation Skills (2 cr)

 

Note:  G009 and G010 must be taken concurrently.

 

Level II

 

At this level, students generally take two EAP classes, but sometimes one or three, plus two freshman-level content courses. Courses requiring extensive reading and writing should be avoided.

 

• ENG G011 - English as a Second Language II (4 cr)—Focuses on academic reading and grammar skills. Usually must be taken before or concurrently with W130.

• ENG G012 - English as a Second Language III (3 cr)—Focuses on academic listening and speaking skills, including understanding lectures, note taking, presentations, group discussions.

• ENG W130 - Principles of Composition (3 cr.)—Practice in writing papers for a variety of purposes and audiences, with attention to reading/writing connections.

• ENG G015 - Pronunciation Skills (2 cr)

 

Level III

 

At this level, students are capable of taking a full academic-load of classes, although courses should probably be restricted to general, freshman-level courses.

 

• ENG W131 - Elementary Composition 1 (3 cr)—Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in W130, or EAP placement test.  Same curricular goals as the non-EAP sections, but focusing on the specific language needs of EAP students. Meets IUPUI graduation requirements.

• ENG G015 - Pronunciation Skills (2 cr)

 

Graduate Course Sequence

 

Level I

 

Graduate students with weak language skills take the same EAP classes as the undergraduates at this level. Because their fields are more specialized and they bring more background, the type and number of courses these students can take beyond EAP are determined in consultation with their advisors. We recommend no more than two non-EAP classes for students at this level.

 

• ENG G011 - English as a Second Language II (4 cr)—Focuses on academic reading and grammar skills. Usually must be taken before or concurrently with W130.

• ENG G012 - English as a Second Language III (3 cr)—Focuses on academic listening and speaking skills, including understanding lectures, note taking, presentations, group discussions.

• ENG W130 - Principles of Composition (3 cr.)—Practice in writing papers for a variety of purposes and audiences, with attention to reading/writing connections. PUL=1A.  Must be taken with or after G011 unless exempted by the EAP program.

• ENG G015 - Pronunciation Skills (2 cr)

 

Level II

 

At this level, most graduate students only take one EAP class at a time if they need both, along with their regular graduate course work, although some will take both classes in one semester.

 

• ENG G013 - Academic Reading and Writing for International Students (Grads) (3 cr)—Focusing on reading and writing for academic purposes, assignments are given which use materials from the students’ academic disciplines.

• ENG G020 - Communication Skills for ITAs (3 cr)—While focusing on the speaking and presentation skills required of International Teaching Assistants (ITAs), this class may also include non-ITAs who need to develop their spoken language skills or wish to have ITA positions in the future. Skills include pronunciation, classroom interaction, presentations, seminar discussions, and basic teaching strategies.

 

 

Continuing Education—Community Learning Network

 

ESL Classes

 

• Fundamental in English as a Second Language—If you are a nonnative speaker of English and want to improve your language skills, this is the class for you. This class is designed to help high-beginner and lower-intermediate students develop the basic knowledge and skills needed for daily communication. The main focus will be on listening and speaking, but we will do some reading and writing as well. This course meets two nights per week for eight weeks. This is a noncredit course and you do not need to be admitted into an IUPUI degree program to take this course.

• Accent Reduction—If you’re a nonnative speaker of English, this course can help you improve your pronunciation. By learning the American style of intonation, rhythm, speech production, resonance, and syllable stress, you can make your speech more understandable, articulate and expressive. This course is open to nonnative speakers of English who are at an intermediate level or above.  This course meets one night per week for eight weeks. This is a noncredit course and you do not need to be admitted into an IUPUI degree program to take this course.

 

For more information, visit the Community Learning Network.

 

 

 

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