ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) SPEECH (195)

ESL SPEECH 098
Intermediate Speech
Emphasis on achieving competency required for successful pursuit of higher education: pronunciation drills, pattern drills, participation in group discussion and presentation of brief speeches. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test and oral interview, or consent of Department Chairperson; English ESL 098 and Reading ESL 098. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ESL SPEECH 099
High Intermediate Speech
Emphasis on conversation, group discussion, and listening skills to improve communication to enhance academic pursuits. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test and oral interview or completion of Speech ESL 098 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ESL SPEECH 100
Advanced Speech
The goal of this speech class is to upgrade the oral communication skills of students whose native language is not English, and to prepare them for Speech 101. Emphasis is placed on oral presentations, as well as comprehensibility and use of conversational techniques. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test and oral interview, or completion of Speech ESL 099 with a grade of C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.