The English-As-A-Second
Language (ESL) courses at Broome Community College are specifically designed to prepare international
students for university level study and focuses on building English language
proficiency in the areas of grammar, composition, speech, listening and
reading.
ESL
courses are offered at four different levels of
English language proficiency: Lower, Intermediate I, Intermediate II and
Advanced. Our ESL classes are taught by experienced faculty trained in
ESL instruction.
At
the Lower and Intermediate I levels, students enroll for full-time, intensive
study in each of the three courses offered in the sequences listed below.
Students at the Intermediate II and Advanced levels may enroll in regular
academic courses in their degree program with approval of their academic
advisor.
The
College administers a placement test prior to course registration to determine
a student’s English proficiency and the most appropriate ESL level to
enroll.
At
Broome Community College, international students are accepted directly
in to a degree program and enroll in the appropriate ESL level based in
their English proficiency. Students do not need to reapply for admission
to the College once they complete their ESL instruction. Our international
students enjoy the uniqueness of a small college that integrates its ESL
classes with regular academic study.
Lower
Level Series:
ESL
103 - Grammar Review
English grammar for non-native speakers at the low-intermediate level. Understanding and practice of fundamental grammar of American English, with a focus on form, meaning, and use in oral and written communication. Integrates grammar into practice of the other language skills. (This course is not acceptable
for credits toward a degree.)
4 Class Hours; Prerequisites: ESL 003, ESL 004, and ESL 005, ESL Placement Test or Chairperson approval.
Corequisites: ESL 104 and ESL 105, or Chairperson approval.
ESL
104 -English as a Second Language Speaking & Listening 2
Spoken American English for non-native speakers at the high-beginning to low-intermediate level. Development of oral fluency and accuracy by integrating speaking., listening, and pronunciation skills. Practice in recognition and production of sounds, stress, rhythm and intonation patterns. Understanding and practice of more complex language functions in oral communication. Development of fluency and confidence in listening comprehension and conversational skills.
(This course is not acceptable toward a degree.)
4 Class Hours; Prerequsites: ESL 003, ESL 004, ESL 005, ESL Placement Test or departmental approval. Corequisites: ESL 103 and ESL 105.
ESL
105 - English as a Second Language Reading and Writing 2
English reading and writing skills for non-native speakers at the low-intermediate level. Further development of reading skills and practice in reading low-intermediate texts. Focuses on sentence types and more complex sentence patterns. Introduction to prewriting strategies and paragraph structure. Further practice in academic writing skills. (This course is not acceptable
for credits toward a degree.)
4 Class Hours; Prerequsites: ESL 003, ESL 004, and ESL 005, ESL Placement Test or departmental approval. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 103 and ESL 104, or Chairperson approval.
Intermediate
I Level Series:
ESL
113 - English as a Second Language Grammar 3
English grammar for non-native speakers at the high-intermediate level. Understanding and practice of high-intermediate grammar of American English, with a focus on form, meaning, and use in oral and written communication. Integrates grammar into practice of the other language skills. (This course is not acceptable for credits toward a degree.)
4 Class Hours; Prerequisite: ESL 103, ESL 104, and ESL 105, ESL Placement Test or Chairperson approval. Corequisites: ESL 114 and ESL 115, or Chairperson approval.
ESL
114 - English as a Second Language Speaking & Listening 3
Spoken American English for non-native speakers at the intermediate level. Development of pronunciation, speaking, listening, and note-taking skills necessary for academic success. Practice in listening to lectures from a variety of topics and basic note-taking techniques. Speaking practice in oral presentations, interviews, and discussions. (This course is not acceptable for
credits toward a degree.)
4 Class Hours; Prerequisites: ESL 103, ESL 104, and ESL 105, ESL Placement Test, or departmental approval. Corequisites: ESL 113 and ESL 115.
ESL
115 - English as a Second Language Reading and Writing 3
English reading and writing skills for non-native speakers at the high-intermediate level. Practice in reading high-intermediate texts and development of critical reading skills. Practice in writing paragraphs and multi-paragraph compositions, and in using intermediate sentence patterns and correct spelling and punctuation. Introduction to essay writing. (This course is not acceptable for credits toward a degree.) 4 Class Hours; Prerequisite: ESL 105 Reading and Writing 2, equivalent, or Chairperson approval. Corequisites: ESL 113 and ESL 114.
Intermediate
II Level:
Students
at the Intermediate II level may enroll in regular academic courses that
are appropriate for this proficiency level with approval of their academic
advisor.
ENG
106 - Intermediate II
Advanced
study of the English for international students. Emphasis on the development
of basic English composition skills. Continued practice in listening,
reading and speaking.
3
Class Hours
Prerequisite:
Intermediate I Level Series or equivalent
Advanced
Level:
Students
at this level may enroll in regular academic course with approval of their
academic advisor. Advance Level courses will apply toward course requirements
in most programs of study.
ENG
107 - Advanced I
Expanded
study and practice in the composition of ideas and information for
international students. Sentence and paragraph development, unity,
coherence, style. Writing workshops for intensive practice in the
formation of standard and idiomatic English. Investigation of the
nature of language and various aspects of communication to stimulate
critical thinking.
3
Class Hours (Equivalent to ENG 110 - College Writing I for international
students)
Prerequisite:
ENG 106 - Intermediate II or equivalent
ENG
108 - Advanced II
In
this course, students expand the skills developed in English 107.
This includes a broadening of writing and thinking processes through
writing about important issues and ideas from across the curriculum.
Students will be encouraged to develop their own positions on a specific
subject in their writing as they analyze and include the positions
of other writers. Students will conduct secondary and primary research
to support their own positions, resulting in a thesis-centered research
essay synthesizing several positions on global issues.
3
Class Hours
Related
English Language Development Courses:
SPK106
- English Speech Communication for Speakers of Other Languages
This
course is designed for international students as a bridge between
ESL 114 and SPK 110 (Effective Speaking). There will be some practice
in articulation, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but the emphasis of
the course will be on introducing various public speaking skills and
providing exercises that will help students feel comfortable using
English to communicate a specific idea in front of a group.
4
Class Hours
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