English as a Second Language Department
Program for Intensive English

Course Descriptions

ENL-100: English Communication in HealthcareýOccupations

[ Offered Not Offered Every Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

This course is designed for upper intermediate and above level ESL students who want to learn more about occupations in the healthcare professions. Required: Instructor consent. Prerequisites: ESL-034, ESL-054.


ENL-110: English for Nursing Assistant Training

[ Offered Not Offered Every Term term(s) | 12 - credits ]

This course is designed as a vocational ESL bridging pathway for advanced level non-native speakers of English who want language preparation before enrolling in a college level nursing assistant course. The course content meets students' needs in the areas of oral communication skills, recording information, following procedures, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students will receive the American Heart Association CPR Training and take the AHA CPR exam in order to receive their CPR Card. Required: Instructor consent. Prerequisites: ESL-035, ESL-045 and ESL-055.


ENL-115: Advanced Reading A

[ Offered Not Offered Every Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

In this course advanced ESL students will practice academic reading skills. Required: Instructor consent.


ENL-116: Advanced Reading B

[ Offered Not Offered Every Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

3 class hours/week. In this course advanced ESL students will practice academic reading skills. Required: Instructor consent.


ENL-117: Advanced Grammar A

[ Offered Not Offered Every Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

3 class hours/week. Part A of a two-part series. Presentation and practice of adverb clauses, discourse connectors, reported speech, noun clauses and "it" in subject position in written and spoken English. Required: Instructor consent. Corequisite: PIE-070.


ENL-118: Advanced Grammar B

[ Offered Not Offered Every Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

3 class hours/week. Part B of a two-part series. Presentation and practice of count/noncount nouns, definite/indefinite articles, modals, and conditional sentences in written and spoken English. Required: Instructor consent. Corequisite: PIE-070.


ENL-119: Advanced Reading & Writing

[ Offered All Terms term(s) | 6 - credits ]

6 class hours/week. Advanced level ESL students will practice academic reading, writing, and editing skills. Students generally take this course for more than one term to satisfy all requirements. Required: Instructor consent.


ENL-120: Advanced Communication Skills

[ Offered Not Offered Every Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

3 class hours/week. Develops fluency in speaking and listening in the contexts of school, work, family and community. Prepares students for success in discussions, interviews, conferences, presentations, and academic notetaking. Required: Instructor consent.