​English for Academic Purposes

An introductory-level course in conversation and pronunciation for entry-level non-native speakers of English. Students are introduced to the pronunciation of basic English sounds and intonation patterns, contextualized and practiced in short-simple conversations.

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A beginning-level course in conversation and pronunciation for non-native speakers of English. Students are introduced to the pronunciation of specific English sounds and basic intonation patterns, contextualized and practiced in conversation. Prerequisite: EAP placement exam.

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A course in pronunciation and conversation for non-native speakers of English at the advanced-beginning or low-intermediate level. While developing conversational fluency, students improve their pronunciation of both the specific sounds and the intonation patterns of English. Some practice in note-taking is also included. Prerequisite: EAP 089 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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The second in a series of five grammar and speaking courses for non-native speakers of English at the advanced-beginner level. This course is designed to give students a strong grammatical foundation in English and to improve their speaking and listening skills. At least one oral report is required. Prerequisite: EAP 091 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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The third in a series of five grammar and speaking classes for non-native speakers of English at the low-intermediate level. The focus is on grammar in writing and speaking with work on the comprehension of spoken English. Prerequisite: EAP 092 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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The fourth in a series of five grammar and speaking classes for non-native speakers of English at the high intermediate level. The class focuses on grammar plus classroom discussion and oral reports. Prerequisite: EAP 093 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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The beginning-level contextualized reading, writing, and grammar class for non-native speakers of English. Students learn the basics of sentence structure and the writing process through a series of project-based activities. Reading and grammar activities provide support for the writing projects while developing students' reading comprehension and vocabulary as students progress from writing simple sentences to single narrative paragraphs. Prerequisite: EAP placement exam.

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The second in a series of five reading and writing courses for non-native speakers of English. Students are introduced to the writing process as they progress from sentences to one-paragraph compositions. Reading assignments provide support for the writing projects while improving students' reading comprehension, speed, and vocabulary. Prerequisite: EAP 095 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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The third in a series of five reading and writing courses for non-native speakers of English. Students practice the writing process of short narrative, descriptive, and summary compositions. Grammar and mechanics are practiced in the context of writing assignments. Reading lessons support writing activities and build reading comprehension, retention, and vocabulary. Prerequisite: EAP 096 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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The fourth in a series of five reading and writing courses for non-native speakers of English.  Students progress from one-paragraph to multiple-paragraph compositions, focusing on the writing process for persuasive, descriptive, narrative, and expository essays. Readings provide background for compositions while building students' vocabulary, comprehension, speed, and retention. Prerequisite: EAP 097 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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EAP 99 synthesizes skills taught in EAP 98 and 94 in the context of a variety of introductory-level transfer or professional/technical courses, introducing students to the reading and writing skills necessary for college success. Coursework moves from one-paragraph to multiple-paragraph compositions, focusing on the writing process for persuasive, descriptive, narrative, and expository essays while also working on sentence-level issues. Readings provide background for compositions; support learning in the content course; and build students' vocabulary, comprehension, and retention.  Prerequisite:  EAP placement exam, or EAP 097 with a minimum grade of C and EAP 93 with a minimum grade of C.Back to top

EAP 154 synthesizes skills taught in EAP-155 and EAP-159 in the context of a variety of transfer or professional technical courses, helping students build the reading and writing skills necessary for success in these courses. Course work focuses on increasing reading speed, comprehension, and retention; and gaining mastery of the essay writing process and editing/polishing skills.  Prerequisite: EAP 099 with a minimum grade of C; or both EAP 094 with a minimum grade of C and EAP 098 with a minimum grade of C; or EAP placement exam.Back to top

The last in a series of five grammar and speaking courses for non-native speakers of English at the advanced level. The course focuses on areas of English grammar that present difficulties to advanced students of the language; aural comprehension, speaking skills, and vocabulary development are also included. Prerequisite: EAP 094 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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The last in a series of five reading and writing courses for non-native English speakers, designed to prepare advanced students for composition classes with native speakers. Focuses on multiple-paragraph expository essays, stressing revising and polishing skills. Readings provide background for the writing component, with emphasis on comprehension, speed, retention, and vocabulary.  Prerequisite: EAP 098 with a grade of "C" or higher, or EAP placement exam.

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A course in conversational English focused on contemporary American culture for non-native speakers of English at the high-intermediate or advanced level. Students explore current issues in American life through interview projects, readings, videos, and conversation. This course may be taken twice for credit.  Prerequisite: EAP 090 with a minimum grade of C, or EAP 093 with a minimum grade of C, or EAP placement exam.

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Instruction and practice in recognition and production of individual phonemes of American English and of word accent and intonation patterns at the high intermediate-advanced level. Students participate in a variety of speech activities: speech giving, poetry reading, role playing, debating, and pronunciation practice. Prerequisite: EAP 090 with a minimum grade of C, or EAP 093 with a minimum grade of C, or EAP placement exam.

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An advanced course in English pronunciation and conversation for nonnative speakers of English. Students practice recognition and pronunciation of individual phonemes of American English as well as word stress and sentence-level intonation patterns. This course includes a variety of speech activities such as speech giving, debating, role playing, and individual and panel presentations.  Prerequisite:  EAP 191 with a minimum grade of C, or instructor permissionBack to top

A course in conversational English focused on contemporary American culture for nonnative speakers of English at the advanced level. Students explore current issues in American life through readings, videos, conversation, and interviews.  Prerequisite:  EAP 190 with a minimum grade or C, or instructor permission.Back to top