English for Speakers of Other Languages

NCEL 034 - Combined Skills Level 3

This course focuses on assisting students in further developing fluency and accuracy in speaking and reading skills for college and workplace success. Students will be able to develop and apply additional strategies for comprehending and processing written and spoken passages. Students will be able to expand their vocabulary-building skills and improve their reading strategies, reading and listening comprehension, and speaking skills. Audio equipment and computers are available to aid students in developing proficiency. In addition to class time, students are expected to spend 4-6 hours/week on coursework.

Placement Scores:
ESL Test AVERAGE 89-99 (ESOL 3; no score below 84), and Listening >50 (ESLL 1)
OR
CASAS Life and Work Reading 201-210 / CASAS Life and Work Listening 200-209.

Course Note: This class is offered during the fall and spring semesters. For any questions, please contact the Job Training Center at (517) 483-1857.

16-week course

Dates: January 9 – May 2, 2024

Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 6:40 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $150

To register for this class, follow the non-credit course enrollment steps on the Job Training Center website.

NCEL 160 - Health Careers for ESOL

This 8-week non-credit course focuses on vocabulary specifically used in health-related situations. The vocabulary is essential for students planning to work in a field related to health care. The course also explores various careers in the health field, with an emphasis on short-term certificate programs that lead to employment in one-to-two semesters. This course is an accelerated course, using lectures and online instruction. Students will be able to expand their vocabulary-building skills and improve their reading strategies, reading and listening comprehension, speaking skills, and writing skills. Audio equipment and computers are available to aid students in building fluency. Students are expected to work 4-6 hours/week in addition to class time.

Course Prerequisites:
Minimum 2.5 in ESOL 090 and ESOL 095 or score of P in NCEL 030 and NCEL 033

Placement Scores:
Writing Level 2 from NexGen WRITE Placer test or Placement Score of Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 2 from NexGen READ and WRITE Placer tests or NCEL 033 or ESOL 098 or ESOL 099 concurrent.

Course Note: This class is offered during the fall and spring semesters. For any questions, please contact the Job Training Center at (517) 483-1857.

8-week course

Dates: March 11 – May 6, 2024

Day: Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 6:40 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $150

To register for this class, follow the non-credit course enrollment steps on the Job Training Center website.

NCEL 170 - ESOL for Business

This 8-week non-credit course focuses on vocabulary specifically used in business. The vocabulary is essential for students planning to work in business-related field. The course also explores various careers in business, with an emphasis on short-term certificate programs that lead to employment in one-to-two semesters. This course is accelerated, using lecture and online instruction. Students will expand their vocabulary-building skills and improve their reading strategies, reading and listening comprehension, speaking skills, and writing skills. Audio equipment and computers are available to aid students in building fluency. Students are expected to work 4-6 hours/week in addition to class time.

Prerequisite Courses:
None.

Placement Scores:
Score of P in NCEL 034 + Placement Score of Writing Level 2 from NexGen WRITE Placer test or Placement Score of Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 2 from NexGen READ and WRITE Placer tests or NCEL 034 concurrent.

Course Note: This class is offered during the fall and spring semesters. For any questions, please contact the Job Training Center at (517) 483-1857.

8-week course

Dates: March 11 – May 6, 2024

Day: Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 11:00 - 12:50 p.m.

Cost: $279

To register for this class, follow the non-credit course enrollment steps on the Job Training Center website.

ESOL 098 - ESL Combined Skills Level 4

Prepares non-native speakers of English for success in college courses. A theme-based approach helps learners develop reading, writing, academic vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis on technology skills for academic work including word processing, MLA/APA format, D2L dropbox and discussion boards. Students should meet with an academic advisor to determine which concurrent enrollment options to select.

Prerequisite Courses:
Minimum 2.5 in (ESOL 090 and ESOL 095) or placement scores noted below

Placement Scores:
ESOL 4 or (Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 2)

Co-requisite Courses:
MUSC 241 or PSYC 200 (excluding online and online hybrid sections) or THEA 110

Recommended:
Concurrent enrollment in NCEL 101

Course Note: An exit competency of 2.5 awards Reading Level 4 and Writing Level 4 and allows enrollment in ESOL 099 - ESL Combined Skills Level 5, and the concurrent enrollment options associated with that course.

Instructor: Denise Warner

Location: TBD

To register for this class, follow the for-credit course enrollment process on the International Student website.

ESOL 099 - ESL Combined Skills Level 5

Advanced-level non-native speakers of English will develop reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills for academic success. Students will use college-level texts to develop reading, writing, and critical skills. Emphasis on technology skills for academic work. Students should meet with an academic advisor to determine which concurrent enrollment options to select. Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 are granted upon successful completion (exit competency 2.5).

Prerequisite Course:
Minimum 2.5 in ESOL 098 or Placement Scores noted below

Placement Scores:
(Reading Level 4 and Writing Level 4) or (ESOL Level 5)

Co-requisite Course:
ENGL 121 (ENGL 124 or ENGL 127 may be substituted with approval from the English Department)

Recommended:
Concurrent enrollment in NCEL 101

Instructor: Aleksandra Carpio

Location: TBD

To register for this class, follow the for-credit course enrollment process on the International Student website.