Program Overview

SPCD-ENGLISH AS A SECOND LNG (SPCD) Program

The SPCD-ENGLISH AS A SECOND LNG (SPCD) program is designed to develop English language skills for non-native speakers. The program offers various courses to improve listening, speaking, writing, and grammar skills.

Course Descriptions

• SPCD 108: Intermediate ESL Listening and Speaking
  • Credits: 3
  • Description: Development of listening and speaking skills with attention to pronunciation, emphasizing conversation and oral practice in an academic setting.
  • Grading: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Placement based on English language screening test, and either a minimum TOEFL score of 500 or consent of instructor.
• SPCD 110: Intermediate ESL Composition and Grammar Review
  • Credits: 3
  • Description: Development of fluent academic writing skills, with an emphasis on grammar review for editing purposes.
  • Prerequisites: Placement based on English language screening test, and either a minimum TOEFL score of 500 or consent of instructor.
• SPCD 111G: Advanced ESL Composition
  • Credits: 4
  • Description: Academic writing, including library research papers and the issue of plagiarism, for students with non-native English.
  • Note: SPCD 111G is substituted for ENGL 111G for international students whose native language is not English.
  • Restriction: Main campus only.
  • Prerequisites: Placement based on English language screening test, and either a minimum TOEFL score of 500 or consent of instructor; or successful completion of SPCD 110.