English as a Second Language for Academics (ESLA) Course List

This writing and grammar course is designed for non-native speakers of English. Learners will analyze model texts and develop the writing, grammar, and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in college courses. Passing will require an 70% mastery or letter grade C- of learning outcomes. Prerequisites: One of the following must be satisfied to enroll in this course: ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 73 or higher plus an acceptable score on the ESLA faculty-assessed writing sample; TOEFL iBT score of 32 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 400 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 3.5 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 4.5 or higher. This course does not meet distribution requirements and will not count as credits toward graduation. A grade of 70% or letter grade C- or higher is required to enroll in ESLA 0950.

(5 Cr- 5 lect, 0 lab) 

This reading and vocabulary course is designed for non-native speakers of English. The course focuses on developing strategies necessary for understanding fiction and non-fiction text types. The learner will practice applying strategies to increase reading comprehension skills, reading speed, and vocabulary range. The learner will actively study vocabulary which is most frequently encountered in college texts and lectures from the Academic Word List (AWL). Passing will require a 70% mastery or letter grade C- of learning outcomes.  Prerequisites:  One of the following must be satisfied to enroll in this course:  Completion of ESLA 0920 with a grade of C- (80%) or higher; ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 73 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 32 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 400 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 3.5 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 4.5 or higher. A grade of 70% or letter grade C- or higher is required to enroll in ESLA 1040.

(4 Cr - 4  lect, 0 lab) 

This listening and speaking course is designed for non-native speakers of English.  The course provides the strategies and skill practice necessary for learners to successfully participate in future academic courses. Learners will develop their listening and note-taking skills through activities based on audiotaped and videotaped lectures, live class presentations and discussions. Learners will develop their speaking skills by participating in class discussions and giving short presentations. Passing will require a 70% mastery or letter grade C- of learning outcomes. Prerequisites:  One of the following must be satisfied to enroll in this course:  Completion of ESLA 0920 with a grade of C- (70%) or higher; ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 73 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 32 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 400 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 3.5 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 4.5 or higher. A grade of 70% or letter grade C- or higher is required to enroll in ESLA 1140.

(3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab) 

This writing and grammar course is designed for non-native speakers of English and fulfills the requirements of ENGL 0950 College Prep English I. Learners will analyze model texts and develop the writing, grammar, and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in college courses. Passing will require an 70% mastery or letter grade C- of learning outcomes.  Prerequisites:  Completion of ESLA 0930 with a grade of 70% or letter grade C- or higher. Students who earned less than 70% in ESLA 0930 are ineligible to register for ESLA 0950. For students who have not completed 0930, prerequisites include any of the following test scores: ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 86 or higher plus an acceptable score on the ESLA faculty-assessed writing sample; TOEFL iBT score of 40 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 433 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 4.0 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 5.0 or higher. This course does not meet distribution requirements and will not count as credits toward graduation. A grade of 70%, or letter grade C- or higher is required to enroll in ENGL 0960.  

(3 Cr- 3 lect, 0 lab) 

This reading and vocabulary course is designed for non-native speakers of English. The course focuses on developing strategies necessary for understanding college texts. The learner will practice applying strategies to increase reading comprehension skills, reading speed, and vocabulary range. The learner will actively study vocabulary in college texts. Passing will require a 70% mastery or letter grade C-. Prerequisites: Completion of ESLA 1030 with a grade of 70% or letter grade C- or higher. Students who earned less than 70% in ESLA 1030 are ineligible to register for ESLA 1040. For students who have not completed ESLA 1030, prerequisites include any of the following test scores: ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 86 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 40 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 433 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 4.0 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 5.0 or higher. A grade of 70%, or letter grade C- or higher is required to enroll in ENGL 0960. 

(3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab) 

This listening and speaking course is designed for non-native speakers of English. The course provides the strategies and skill practice necessary for learners to successfully participate in academic courses.  Learners will develop their listening and note-taking skills through activities based on audiotaped and videotaped lectures, live class presentations and/or discussions.  Learners will develop their speaking skills by participating in class discussions, conducting interviews and/or giving presentations.  This course will be graded on a letter grade basis.  Passing will require a 70% mastery or letter grade C- of learning outcomes based upon a departmentally-devised standard assessment.  Prerequisites: Completion of ESLA 1130 with a grade of 70% or letter grade C- or higher.  Students who earned less than 70% in ESLA 1130 are ineligible to register for ESLA 1140.  For students who have not completed ESLA 1130, prerequisites include any of the following test scores: ESL Accuplacer Reading score of 86 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 40 or higher; TOEFL Paper score of 433 or higher; IELTS Academic Module score of Band 4.0 or higher; IELTS General Training Module score of Band 5.0 or higher.

(2 Cr - 2 lect, 0 lab) 

This course is the second level of a two-level sequence of College Prep English. Students will learn advanced reading and writing skills that will prepare them for Freshman English and other college-level classes. Students will learn to analyze and interpret a variety of reading materials of college-level difficulty. They will also have several opportunities to integrate and apply critical reading and writing skills through the development of short essays. Prerequisites: Appropriate Accuplacer score or a grade of C or higher in College Prep English I. This course does not meet distribution requirements and will not count as credits toward graduation. A grade of C or higher is required to enroll in ENGL 1101. (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course examines the interconnections between communication and culture and the need for intercultural communication competency in our global and ever-changing world. Students will assess the impact of cultural perceptions and bias, and how they affect communication behaviors in real contexts. Students read, observe, discuss, listen, and present about how culture impacts communication processes and shapes cultural identity and communication. There will be an emphasis on learning communication skills to better enable students to communicate with people from other cultures.

• MnTC (Goals 1/C and 7A/HD);
• (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course introduces proven strategies and applications to help students achieve greater success in college and in life.  Topics include, but are not limited to, time management, goal setting, learning strategies, critical thinking, communication skills, diversity awareness, health and wellness, college and community resources, and financial planning.  This course introduces students to making choices that promote responsibility, motivation, interdependence, and self-awareness.  Recommended:  Score of 52 or above on test Accuplacer Reading Comprehension.
(1 Cr – 1 lect, 0 lab)