English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL courses offered through UDM's Language & Cultural Training Department - Academic credit available (3 credit hours based on 45 contact hours).

Individual or small group classes (scheduled at request of student(s)).

Call UDM's Language & Cultural Training Department to schedule class and for rates.

Language Course Offerings - level placement determined by Standard English Diagnostic proficiency test (testing appointments can be made by calling 313-993-1191 or 313-993-1102).

Course Offered (based on 45 contact hours)

Credits available

• 110 Introductory ESL 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 111 Introductory ESL II 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 112 Introductory ESL III 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 115 Introductory Business English 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 116 Accent Reduction - Level I
  
• 210 Intermediate ESL I 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 211 Intermediate ESL II 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 212 Intermediate ESL III 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 215 Intermediate Business English 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 216 Accent Reduction - Level II 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 310 Advanced ESL I 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 311 Advanced ESL II 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 312 Advanced ESL III 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 315 Advanced Business English 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 316 Accent Reduction - Level III 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 395 Advanced Conversation 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs
  
• 398 Advanced Reading/Writing 3 credits or 4.5 CEUs

ESL Course Descriptions

110/ Introductory ESL - Level I
No prerequisite-placement based on proficiency test
An introduction to the English language including its sounds, writing system, vocabulary and structure. Students will experience the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading in a practical scenario with individualized attention. Emphasis will be placed on culture.

111/Introductory ESL - Level II
Prerequisite ESL 110 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
A continuation of 110 building upon previously-acquired language fluency and aimed at augmenting vocabulary and structure in a practical context. Increasing attention will be devoted to individual student practice and needs. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar. Culture will continue to be emphasized.

112/Introductory ESL - Level III
Prerequisite ESL 111 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
A third level of language study permitting the student to utilize the target language in increasingly complex ways and in more rapid speech patterns. Culture will continue to be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar.

115/ Introductory Business English - Level I
No prerequisite
An introductory level of English designed to present students with the basics in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing in the business context. Cultural business themes will be incorporated into instruction.

210/Intermediate ESL - Level I
Prerequisite ESL 112 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
An intermediate level of English focusing on increased structural accuracy in speaking, listening , reading and writing. Students will be exposed to print and other media to improve proficiency in the four skill areas. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar.

211/Intermediate ESL - Level II
Prerequisite ESL 210 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
A continuation of 210 integrating past vocabulary and structures into new and more sophisticated forms of speaking and enhanced reading comprehension. Students will write cohesive summaries of material read or heard. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar.

212/Intermediate ESL - Level III
Prerequisite ESL 211 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
A third intermediate level of English language study in which more complex forms of speaking, listening, reading and writing will be developed and reinforced through the use of a variety of materials and activities. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate level of English grammar.

By the conclusion of 212, most of the language's critical structures will have been introduced or practiced. Students will demonstrate increased knowledge of the English language and its effect on the world.

215/Intermediate Business - Level II
Prerequisite 112, 115 or equivalent
This course is designed to improve the language skill area (speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing) in the business setting. Business cultural proficiency will be enhanced as well. Job-specific technical vocabulary is integrated into the curriculum.

310/Advanced ESL - Level I
Prerequisite ESL 212 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
An advanced level of study of the English language in which students will combine learned elements. They will connect discourse on a variety of topics. They will read and demonstrate comprehension of longer prose of several paragraphs in length. They will demonstrate correct usage of many components of English grammar and will scaffold on that knowledge.

311/Advanced ESL - Level II
Prerequisite ESL 310 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
This second level of advanced English language study will expose students to authentic situations to promote martering listening and reading skills. Students will initiate and sustain conversations on practical, social, professional and abstract topics, hypothesize and support their opinions in spoken and written forms. They will continue to demonstrate correct usage of many components of English grammar and will continue to build on that knowledge.

312/Advanced ESL - Level III
Prerequisite ESL 311 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
Students participating in this third level of advanced language study will exhibit pronounced accuracy in all four language skill areas and marked cultural proficiency. They will continuously expand vocabulary and master grammatical structures in order to communicate more effectively with others.

315 Advanced Business English - Level III
Prerequisite ESL 212, 215 or equivalent (placement based on proficiency test)
An advanced level of business language study designed to increase precision in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Job-specific technical vocabulary is emphasized. Advanced cultural themes are an integral part of course themes and vocabulary.

316 Accent Reduction
Prerequisite 310 or equivalent
Designed for students who want to improve their speaking and listening skills. Instruction focuses on subject matter comprehension, discussion, and the improvement of speech articulation and pronunciation. Where a need is indicated, academic and business presentations are included. Those in business learn to improve their oral presentation skills.

395 Advanced Conversation - Part I
Prerequisite ESL 312 or equivalent
An advanced level of language study which focuses on improving participant's oral/aural proficiency by having them initiate and sustain dialogue in diverse subjects.

395 Advanced Conversation - Part II
Prerequisite Advanced Conversation Part I
A second level of advanced conversation designed to improve fluidity of speech and usage of the language. Student will demonstrate fluency of English language through dialogue with others broadening the scope of subject matter.

398 Advanced Reading/Writing
Prerequisite 212 or equivalent
An advanced level of language in which selected short stories, poems and passages from contemporary literature are read, and comprehension of material is demonstrated through discussion.