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HELP ARTD-Arts   BSSD-Behav. & Social Sci.   HUMD-Humanities    NSLD-Nat. Sci. with Lab   NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab   [M] - Multicultural
CE -- Credit by Exam available     (...only)  -- offered only on indicated campus(es)     G - Germantown    R - Rockville    TP - Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Course Course Title Semester Hours Subject
EL 101 AMERICAN ENG LANGUAGE I 3 semester hours EL-American English Language
Course Description:    The first course for American English Language Program (AELP) students in a sequence of four courses designed to teach academic writing of American English. Emphasis on parts of speech, basic sentence patterns, and appropriate use of verb tenses. PREREQUISITE: Placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. For computation of tuition this course is equivalent to five semester hours. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. THREE CREDITS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
EL 102 AMERICAN ENG LANGUAGE II 3 semester hours EL-American English Language
Course Description:    The second course for AELP students in a sequence of four courses designed to teach academic writing of American English. Emphasis on appropriate use of a variety of sentence structures, complex verb forms, modifiers, and punctuation, and on the writing of sentences in context. PREREQUISITE: EL 101 with a grade of C or better or placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. For computation of tuition this course is equivalent to five semester hours. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. THREE CREDITS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
EL 103 AMERICAN ENG LANGUAGE III 3 semester hours EL-American English Language
Course Description:    The third course for AELP students in a sequence of four courses designed to teach academic writing of American English. Competence in writing unified and coherent paragraphs is developed through intensive grammar review and extensive composition exercises. PREREQUISITE: EL 102 with a grade of C or better or placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. For computation of tuition this course is equivalent to five semester hours. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. THREE CREDITS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
EL 104 AMERICAN ENGLISH LANG IV 3 semester hours EL-American English Language
Course Description:    The fourth course for AELP students in a sequence of four courses designed to teach academic writing of American English. An advanced composition course for non-native speakers of English whose proficiency in English is substantial. Emphasis on the stages of the writing process including editing, revising, and the use of major patterns of organization. May not be taken as a substitute for EN 101 or EN 101A. PREREQUISITE: EL103 with a grade of C or better or placement by testing required by the College for non-native speakers of English. PRE- or COREQUISITES: EL 110 and RD 103. For computation of tuition this course is equivalent to five semester hours. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. THREE CREDITS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
HELP ARTD-Arts   BSSD-Behav. & Social Sci.   HUMD-Humanities    NSLD-Nat. Sci. with Lab   NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab   [M] - Multicultural
CE -- Credit by Exam available     (...only)  -- offered only on indicated campus(es)     G - Germantown    R - Rockville    TP - Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Course Course Title Semester Hours Subject
EL 110 SPOKEN AMERICAN ENGLISH 3 semester hours EL-American English Language
Course Description:    Emphasizes the development and use of language skills necessary for understanding others and expressing oneself orally in American English in academic, professional, and social contexts. The course includes vocabulary development, practice with appropriate language structures, and discussion of important aspects of cross-cultural communication. PREREQUISITE: SP 102 or placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. PRE- or COREQUISITES: EL 102 and RD 102, or placement by testing required by the College for non-native speakers of English. For computation of tuition this course is equivalent to five semester hours. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. THREE CREDITS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
EL 111 ADV SPOKEN AMERICAN ENGLISH 3 semester hours EL-American English Language
Course Description:    A course in advanced speaking and listening skills in English, with emphasis on presenting, comprehending, and responding to oral argument and other types of academic discourse. Within this framework, the course expands students' vocabulary in a variety of academic and professional fields and enhances note-taking skills. PREREQUISITE: EL 110 or placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. PRE- or COREQUISITE: EL 103 or RD 103, or placement by testing required by the College for non-native speakers of English. For computation of tuition this course is equivalent to five semester hours. Five hours each week. Additional laboratory required. THREE CREDITS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

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