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 117 teaches basic academic writing, including fluency, paragraph structure, summarizing, and research projects.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers report high workloads and tedious writing assignments, particularly with Andrea Poulos and Shauna Crowther, who are also described as tough graders requiring significant effort.