Program Overview

English as a Second Language Program (ESLP)

The English as a Second Language Program (ESLP) at Marquette University is designed to support students in improving their English language skills.

Eligibility

The ESLP courses are open to all full-time, degree students enrolled at Marquette University. Part-time and non-degree students at Marquette are also eligible to enroll in ESLP courses under certain circumstances. Before enrolling in any ESLP course, students must take the appropriate English language placement test.

Benefits of ESLP Courses

More English language study at the beginning of university enrollment can make a student's future studies and life easier, more enjoyable, and more successful. Stronger English language skills are very useful for students to better understand their professors, accomplish homework more quickly, earn better grades, make more friends, win more financial awards, enter more advanced degree programs, and receive more job opportunities during their studies and after graduation.

Course Structure

The ESL courses at Marquette are academically and intellectually challenging courses. Although they are ESL courses, they are academic credit courses, which are conducted just like any other academic courses. These courses are likely more intensive and more demanding than other English courses that students may have taken before. The program formally assesses students' learning at the end of the ESL courses, with information on students' learning included in the university-wide assessment of student learning.

Credit Towards Graduation

Up to six credits of ESLP course work may count toward the fulfillment of undergraduate degree requirements in all colleges except the College of Engineering. ESLP course work counts towards the grade-point average and in the official course load of graduate and undergraduate students.

Teaching Philosophy

The ESLP courses use the communicative approach to language learning, are academic in nature, use authentic materials and tasks, are student-centered, use integrative skills, and maintain high academic standards. The courses empower students to be independent learners by training them to identify their own problems and to employ effective strategies to address them.

Program Details

• The ESLP courses are designed to support students in improving their English language skills.
  • The program offers a range of courses to support students at different levels of English proficiency.
  • The courses are designed to be academically challenging and intellectually demanding.
• The program has a strong focus on student-centered learning and uses authentic materials and tasks to support student learning.
  • The program uses the communicative approach to language learning.
  • The program maintains high academic standards and empowers students to be independent learners.