NVCC 2003-2004 Catalog     Description of Courses
	ESL - a comprehensive English Proficiency Test (ept) is required for all English as a Second Language (esl) classes.
	ESL 02	(15 CR.)
	ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II
[MENU]     Provides intensive instruction and practice at the low intermediate level. Provides an introduction to the sound system,     stress, intonational, and rhythmic patterns of English through listening and speaking exercises. Includes individualized     instruction to improve basic reading comprehension. Requires practice in writing with emphasis on building basic     sentence structures, grammar, and sentence-level writing. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 15 hours     per week. [SIGI]