Welcome to La Sierra University and the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.
La Sierra University’s international emphasis brings students to us from more than 60 nations and nearly every part of the United States. About one-third of our students come from other countries, and we welcome students from every culture and religion. La Sierra University’s international student clubs add to the life and color of our diverse campus, helping students learn more about American culture and develop lasting friendships.
At La Sierra, we teach the skills you need to succeed in the international marketplace. But there is more to learning English than simply studying the language. La Sierra University’s ESL Program wants to help you take the first step on your journey to success.
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Related Programs
ESL 086 Beginning Reading
ESL 087 Beginning Writing
ESL 088 Beginning Speaking
ESL 089 Beginning Grammar
ESL 090 High Beginner Reading
ESL 091 High Beginner Writing
ESL 092 High Beginner Speaking
ESL 093 High Beginner Grammar
ESL 094 High Beginner Listening
ESL 100 Low Intermediate Reading
ESL 101 Low Intermediate Writing
ESL 102 Low Intermediate Speaking
ESL 103 Low Intermediate Grammar
ESL 104 Low Intermediate Listening
ESL 105 High Intermediate Reading
ESL 106 High Intermediate Writing
ESL 107 High Intermediate Speaking
ESL 108 High Intermediate Grammar
ESL 109 Advanced Reading
ESL 110 Advanced Writing
ESL 111 Advanced Speaking
ESL 112
Introductory C573
ESL 011
4
Introductory Reading
ESL 012
4
Introductory Writing
ESL 013
4
Introductory Listening/Speaking
ESL 014
4
Introductory Structure
ESL 015
4
Introductory Communication, plus 5 hours open lab and conversation corner
Intermediate C566
ESL 021
4
Intermediate Reading
ESL 022
4
Intermediate Writing
ESL 023
4
Intermediate Listening/Speaking
ESL 024
4
Intermediate Structure
ESL 025
4
Intermediate Communication, plus 5 hours open lab and conversation corner
Advanced C382
ESL 031
4
Advanced Reading
ESL 032
4
Advanced Writing
ESL 033
4
Advanced Listening/Speaking
ESL 034
4
Advanced Structure
ESL 035
4
Advanced Communication, plus 5 hours open lab and conversation corner
LIN 5301*
Descriptive Linguistics
3
ESL 5310*
Language Acquisition and Language Learning
3
ESL 5311*
Language and Culture in ESL
3
ESL 5312*
Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation of ESL
3
ESL 5313*
Principles and Methods of Teaching ESL
3
ESL 5315*
Advanced Grammar for ESL Teachers
3
LIN 5302
Social and Psychological Aspects of Language
3
ESL 6601
Master’s Thesis (Optional)
6
* These 18 hours are required for certification.
Required courses for ESL (general track)—any 4 out of the following 6
ESL 5317
Literacy Skills Development in ESL
3
ESL 5318
Differentiated Instruction in ESL
3
ESL 5319
ESL Materials, Curriculum, and Syllabus Design
3
ESL 5320
Teaching ESL Composition at the College Level
3
ESL 6301*
Research Methods
Major in English can pursue many different tracks according to their interests and career plans. Coursework may be geared toward journalism, marketing, publishing, teaching, freelance writing, public relations work, and more. The B.A. in English also prepares students for graduate studies in English or related fields, such as law.
English students are encouraged to begin building their resumes by participating in internships either on campus or in area businesses. Students can choose to work on the college newspaper The Eagle’s Eye as well as the literary journal The Sierra Nevada Review which has received NEA and Nevada Arts Council awards
Goals & Outcomes
4 cr
SL115 ESL 4: Advanced Reading 4 cr
4 cr
SL116 ESL 4: Advanced Composition 4 cr
4 cr
SL117 ESL 4: Advanced Grammar 4 cr
4 cr
SL118 ESL 4: Advanced Listening & Speaking 4 cr
3 cr
SL120 Pronunciation in Practice 3 cr
Choose one of the following combinations:
For undergraduate bilingual or ESL certification, you must earn a bachelor of science degree in interdisciplinary studies with the following 18 semester hours specialty classes in bilingual or ESL education:
EDBE 3470 Foundations of Bilingual & ESL Education
EDBE 3480 Bilingualism & Multiculturalism: Issues and Perspectives
EDBE 4470 Curriculum and Assessment for Bilingual/ESL education
EDBE 4480 Bilingual Approaches to Content Based Learning (bilingual track only)
EDBE 4490 Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources
LING 4030 Acquisition of English as a Second Language
The ESL Center administers an English Proficiency Test to students enrolling in the Institute. Students are then placed in courses at one of three levels (beginning, intermediate or advanced) based on the results of their English Proficiency Test and subject to course enrollments.
Schedule
In general, the times and duration of the ESL courses follow the Oakland University academic calendar and schedule of classes.
Costs The tuition cost for full-time enrollment for the ESL Institute is $1800. There is no application fee. Students not required to enroll full-time for the ESL Institute may elect individual courses appropriate to their level
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