ESL 116 teaches academic reading and vocabulary skills, focusing on comprehension, speed, and summary writing.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the course load as decent or low, noting it is a pass/fail class that prepares students for ESL 117, though some find the grading strict.
ESL 118 teaches academic writing, critical reading, argumentation, research paper organization, and oral communication skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload involves multiple substantial papers and frequent revisions. Some instructors require mandatory attendance and hard-copy submissions, while others rely on self-study and extensive paper revision.