Courses

Beginner English 1

This course will introduce you to the English alphabet and the basics of reading and writing in English. You will learn about the different sounds that the letters of the alphabet make, and you will practice reading and writing simple words and phrases. You will also learn about English numerals and how to read and write numbers from 1 to 20. Finally, you will learn how to introduce yourself using simple phrases. There will be no peer assessment in this course.

Course Code: ENGL 0001
Prerequisites: none
Credits: none

Beginner English 2

This course is designed for learners with a basic understanding of English. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read simple instructions, introduce themselves, provide short biographical data, and understand basic phrases needed for daily communication in English.

Course Code: ENGL 0002
Prerequisites: ENGL 0001
Credits: none

Elementary English 1

This course focuses on basic grammar and simple sentence structures. Students will be able to explain their background and give information for everyday conversation. This course also includes peer assessment, which involves providing short and direct answers.

Course Code: ENGL 0003
Prerequisites: ENGL 0002
Credits: none

Elementary English 2

This course concludes the foundation of simple applied grammar and composition. Students will be able to participate in a simple exchange of information and understand expressions commonly used in everyday life, including simple employment phrases. They will also begin to formulate simple paragraphs. Additionally, students will learn the academic skill of editing and revising their works.

Course Code: ENGL 0004
Prerequisites: ENGL 0003
Credits: none

Pre-Intermediate English 1

In this course, students will be introduced to reading strategies with an emphasis on short readings on argumentative topics (e.g., agree/disagree format). They will give short answer feedback in the form of a short cohesive paragraph, create mixed-length sentences and start formulating paragraphs on personal experience. Students will also learn about applied grammar and paraphrasing. This course is entirely in English.

Course Code: ENGL 0005
Prerequisites: ENGL 0004
Credits: none

Pre-Intermediate English 2

In this course, students will learn the academic uses of grammar and begin to perform basic research. They will also learn about applied grammar and paraphrasing. By the end of the course, students will be able to present their knowledge of subjects in their field of study through informative essays. Peer assessment will be conducted in the form of review and editing feedback.

Course Code: ENGL 0006
Prerequisites: ENGL 0005
Credits: none

Intermediate English 1 (EAP)

In this course, students expand their academic English skills as they are introduced to complex texts and discussions in their field. They will also be able to express their opinions clearly and persuasively through argumentative essays. There is an additional focus on refining grammar and increasing vocabulary. Students will be able to write a short academic review of a journal article. There is peer assessment in the form of review and editing feedback.

Course Code: ENGL 0007
Prerequisites: ENGL 0006
Credits: none

Intermediate English 2 (EAP)

Students will learn how to write a compare/contrast essay. There is peer assessment in the form of review and editing feedback. This final exam is proctored. Furthermore, students will be able to take a standardized English exam at an intermediate level.

Proctored.

Course Code: ENGL 0008
Prerequisites: ENGL 0007
Credits: none