ES: Educational Skills

ES 021 — Intensive English as a Second Language

1.33 credits; 4 lab hours

This summer course serves international students and permanent residents accepted to the college who have recently arrived in the United States. Students focus on improving speaking, listening, and presentation skills through learning about life at FIT and in New York.

ES 023 — English as a Second Language Workshop

1 credit; 3 lab hours

With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the English skills taught in the co-requisite ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work.
Co-requisite(s): ES 123.

ES 024 — English as a Second Language

0.66 credits; 2 lab hours

For students who have completed ES 023/123 but are required to take an additional writing course in English as a second language. Must be completed at the same time as EN 121. Pre-requisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123
Co-requisite(s): EN 121.

ES 025 — Pronunciation Skills for ESL Students

0 credits; 2 lecture hours

This course in pronunciation skills for intermediate to advanced students focuses on modifying pronunciation and improving proficiency in spoken English. Students work intensively with English vowels and consonants; master basic features of English stress, rhythm, and intonation; and learn how to use phonetic symbols and pronunciation guides.

ES 027 — English Conversation

0.67 credits; 2 lab hours

For intermediate and advanced students for whom English is a second language and who need to improve their oral communication skills. Provides practice in using and understanding spoken English. May be required for students who have completed ES 123 but need additional instruction in speaking and listening.

ES 028 — Oral Presentation Skills Workshop for ESL Students

0.83 credits; 2 lab hours

This course in oral presentation skills for intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) students focuses on the fundamental skills needed to present work verbally to an audience. Through practice in preparing and giving oral presentations in a structured setting, students develop strategies in both verbal and nonverbal communications skills in order to present ideas in an effective and clear manner.

ES 029 — Composition for English Language Learners Lab

0 credits; 2 lab hours

Composition for English Language Learners Lab, a co-requisite lab for students taking ES 129, English Composition and Rhetoric for English Language Learners, is a writing/grammar workshop to give students additional practice in grammar, syntax and editing as well as opportunities to work on their writing in a workshop setting to help them become more confident and skilled writers.
Prerequisite(s): ES 023/123 or appropriate score on FIT English Placement Test.
Corequisite(s): ES 129.

ES 031 — English Composition Workshop

0 credits; 2 lab hours

This course supports students’ learning in EN 131 or EN 142 by providing additional opportunities to practice skills developed in that course. Students will learn and apply strategies to enhance their reading comprehension and engagement with the writing process. They will also practice organizing, revising, and editing their work while reflecting upon their own rhetorical choices.
Prerequisite(s): English Placement Exam or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): EN 131 or EN 142.

ES 033 — College English Preparation Workshop

1 credit; 3 lab hours

A writing-intensive course in which students expand upon the skills taught in the co-requisite ES 133. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work.
Co-requisite(s): ES 133.

ES 037 — Survival Grammar

1.33 credits; 1 lecture and 1 lab hour

Students improve their writing skills by focusing on the fundamentals of grammar and conveying information in an accurate, engaging, and efficient way. Pre-requisite(s): Appropriate English placement test result.
Co-requisite(s): EN 131.

ES 123 — English as a Second Language

2 credits; 2 lecture hours

For students who need to improve their skills in English as a second language. Instruction is given in reading and writing English, with some practice in listening and speaking. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 023. More than one semester of ES 023/123 may be needed. Additional ESL instruction (ES 024) is required after successful completion of ES 023/123.
Co-requisite(s): ES 023.

ES 129 — English Composition and Rhetoric for English Language Learners

3 credits; 3 lecture hours

ES 129 is a writing intensive course designed to develop students’ writing and oral communication skills. Students will be expected to generate 25 or more pages of writing. Students will write a personal essay requiring them to integrate others’ ideas with their own, a persuasive essay and a research paper. In addition, students will give an oral presentation on their research for the final paper. Different genres of writing will be explored through a variety of readings, discussion, free writing and more formal writing. Attention will be paid to the writer’s audience, voice, the writing process, lexical usage, syntax and editing.
Prerequisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123 or appropriate score on FIT English Placement Test.
Corequisite(s): ES 029.

ES 133 — College English Preparation

2 credits; 2 lecture hours

A writing-intensive course focusing on the stages of the writing process and on strategies to enhance reading comprehension and study skills. Topics include grammar, paragraph structure, and essay development. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 033.
Co-requisite(s): ES 033.