ESL Classes
Remedial and Developmental ESL Sections
Some students are required to complete college prep courses before beginning college level studies. Nashville State provides special ESL sections which cover the same material as regular sections of college prep courses, but provide more work with vocabulary, grammar, and cultural issues. Upon successful completion of the college prep ESL sections, students move into college level course work with no further delays.
DSPR 0700- Remedial Reading
DSPR 0800 - Developmental Reading
DSPW 0700 - Remedial Writing
DSPW 0800 - Developmental Writing
DSPS 0800 - Study Skills
DSPM 0700 - Remedial Math
Continuing Education's ESL Courses
Many students are not ready for the college prep courses. While the school refers to the first level of college prep as basic, it is only basic for native speakers. If English is not your first language, especially if you have been speaking English regularly for less than three years, you may need to complete one or more Continuing Education course (s) before you are ready for the level of work in the college prep classes. Remember that the college prep classes were designed to meet the needs of students who have completed 12 years of school in English and who have lived most of their lives in this country.
ESOL 0121
Conversation I
This course is for high beginning students. Students will learn to talk about common topics, make simple conversation and engage in basic discussions.
ESOL 0122
Conversation II
This course is for low intermediate students. Students will discuss and react to listenings on American culture topics. Prerequisite: ESOL 0121 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0123
Conversation III
This course is for high intermediate students. Students will converse in more depth on social and academic topics and participate in academic discussions. Prerequisite: ESOL 0122 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0124
Communication Skills
This course is at the advanced level. Students will listen to and take notes on academic lectures as well as learn basic public speaking skills. Prerequisite: ESOL 0123 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0131
Literacy I
This course is for high beginners. Students will learn to write basic sentences and read paragraphs and short stories.
ESOL 0132
Literacy II
This course is for low intermediate students. Students will learn to write grammatically correct sentences and basic paragraphs, read and understand simple paragraphs, and respond to the readings in writing. Prerequisite: ESOL 0131 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0133
Literacy III
This course is for high intermediate students. Students will learn basic paragraph form, basic summarizing skills, and increase vocabulary and reading abilities. Students will read abridged novels and academic texts. Prerequisite: ESOL 0132 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0141
Spelling and Vocabulary
A study of English spelling rules and the Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes which make up professional English lexicons. Corequisite: ESOL 0133 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0151
Grammar I
This course is for high beginners. Students will learn to form simple statements and questions.
ESOL 0152
Grammar II
This course is for low intermediate students. Students will focus on more complex grammar topics and apply them to speaking and writing. Prerequisite: ESOL 0151 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0153
Grammar III
This course is for high intermediate students. Students will study grammar topics that will provide a foundation for advanced grammar study. Prerequisite: ESOL 0152 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0154
Grammar IV
This course is an advanced grammar course that will complement higher level reading and writing courses such as DSPR and DSPW. Prerequisite: ESOL 0153 or equivalent skills.
ESOL 0163
Introduction to American Academic Culture
A beginning study of American culture and its effects on education.
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