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English for Academic Purposes Program Courses
Undergraduate Course
Sequence
Level I
Due to limited
language proficiency, students at this level are generally restricted to
taking only ESL, physical education, and one mathematics or computer
science course.
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ENG G009 -
Intermediate Aural/Oral Skills for ESL Students (2 cr)
Focuses on academic listening and speaking skills.
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ENG G010
- English for Academic Purposes I (4 cr)
Focuses on reading, writing, and grammar.
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ENG G015 -
Pronunciation Skills (2 cr)
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.
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ENG G011
- English for Academic Purposes II (4 cr)
Focuses on academic reading and grammar skills. Usually must be taken
before or concurrently with W001.
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ENG G012
- Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes(3 cr)
Focuses on academic listening and speaking skills, including
understanding lectures, note taking, presentations, group discussions.
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ENG W001 -
Fundamentals of English (3 cr)
Same curricular goals as the non-EAP sections, but focusing
on the specific language needs of EAP students. Must be
taken with or after G011 unless exempted by the EAP program.
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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.
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ENG W131 -
Elementary Composition 1 (3 cr)
Same curricular goals as the non-EAP sections, but focusing
on the specific language needs of EAP students. Meets IUPUI
graduation requirements.
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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-ESL classes
for students at this level.
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ENG G011
- English for Academic Purposes II (4 cr)
Focuses on academic reading and grammar skills. Usually must be taken
before or concurrently with W001.
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ENG G012
- Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes (3 cr)
Focuses on academic listening and speaking skills, including
understanding lectures, note taking, presentations, group discussions.
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ENG W001 -
Fundamentals of English (3 cr)
Same curricular goals as the non-ESL sections, but focusing on the
specific language needs of ESL students. Must be taken with or after
G011 unless exempted by the ESL program.
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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.
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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.
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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
ESLClasses
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.
Select the following
link for more information on the Community Learning Network:
Community Learning Network
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