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English as a Second Language Program > Course Descriptions

ESL043 ESL Academic Purposes Listening and Speaking

Designed to develop confidence and skills to better communicate with their professors and classmates in the academic settings. Assignments are designed to promote speaking that informs and persuades. Students also take turns leading and participating in problem solving group discussions. Time will also be spent in class to focus on listening comprehension and note-taking skills used in the academic setting. The class meets two days a week for a total of four academic hours.

Credits

  • 4 (may be repeated for credit)

Restrictions

  • Must be enrolled in the following level: ESL
  • Must be enrolled in the following college: Haggerty Institute

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