Academic English as a Second Language

Program Description

The AESL Program is located on the Mount Vernon Campus and is comprised of intensive and semi-intensive classes. Classes are credit-bearing, with each level of instruction providing between 10 and 20 credit hours per week, depending on placement. Mid-quarter entry is available for international students entering the intensive level offerings; otherwise, AESL courses follow the college quarterly schedule. Our focus includes teaching Academic English as a Second Language (AESL), developing intercultural awareness, personal growth, and successful study skills. The program provides a warm and friendly environment where students can readily find support from instructors, tutors, staff and fellow students. Faculty members facilitate learning, mentor students and provide meaningful opportunities to learn and practice English. The program also hosts the AESL Tutoring Center, for all international students and all AESL students needing assistance with their coursework. AESL program offerings are designed for students whose first language is not English and are labeled AESL 050  through AESL 105 .

Courses

• AESL 050 - Beginning Academic ESL: Reading & Writing
• AESL 055 - Beginning Academic ESL: Speaking & Listening
• AESL 060 - Intermediate Academic ESL: Reading & Writing
• AESL 065 - Intermediate Academic ESL: Speaking & Listening
• AESL 070 - High Intermediate Academic ESL: Reading & Writing
• AESL 075 - High Intermediate Academic ESL: Speaking & Listening
• AESL 086 - Improving College Writing
• AESL 087 - Integrated Skills
• AESL 097 - Grammar/Composition I
• AESL 098 - Grammar/Composition II
• AESL 103 - Reading
• AESL 105 - Communication Skills