Curriculum Description
CELCIS classes prepare Â鶹´«Ã½s to study at Â鶹´«Ã½ and other U.S. American colleges and universities. Additionally, CELCIS classes can help professionals improve their English for work.
CELCIS offers in-person ESL courses 45 weeks of the calendar year in two semesters (Fall, Spring) and two sessions (Summer I, Summer II*). In-person instruction is available for all proficiency levels CELCIS helps Â鶹´«Ã½s meet University English proficiency requirements while studying on the WMU campus.
*Please note, new Â鶹´«Ã½s beginning in the Summer II session may be required to retake courses or take a placement test to advance to the next level*
Instruction is divided in to four classes: 1-Speaking/Listening, 2-Grammar/Communication, 3-Reading/Writing I and 4-Reading/Writing II
Levels:
NOTE: Levels may be combined when enrollment is limited.
Students interested in applying for a WMU Pathway Program can find more information here.
Elementary
Speaking/Listening (ESL 0110)
- Develop fluency in speaking
- Learn basic communication skills in English.
- Learn to participate in small group and whole class discussions.
- Practice giving short talks.
- Learn to to use basic note-taking skills.
Grammar/Communication (ESL 0120)
- Develop fluency in speaking and writing.
- Learn basic English grammar.
- Learn to self-edit for grammatical accuracy in speaking and writing.
- Develop awareness of the relationship of grammar to meaning.
Reading/Writing (ESL 0130 & 0140)
- Develop fluency in reading and writing.
- Develop vocabulary skills.
- Develop the ability to use text organization for comprehension.
- Learn conventional writing mechanics.
- Develop the ability to react to readings.
- Develop basic research and library skills.
Intermediate
Speaking/Listening (ESL 0210)
- Communicate with and comprehend English speakers.
- Participate in small group discussions in academic situations.
- Participate in whole class discussions and activities.
- Give oral presentations.
- Take comprehensible notes.
Grammar/Communication (ESL 0220)
- Develop fluency in writing and speaking.
- Increase grammatical accuracy in writing and speaking.
- Self-edit for accuracy in writing and speaking.
- Develop awareness of the relationship of grammar to meaning.
Reading/Writing (ESL 0230 & 0240)
- Read and comprehend texts.
- Write academic papers.
- Create study guides.
- Write essay exam answers.
- Use research and library skills.
Pre-Advanced
Speaking/Listening (ESL 0310)
- Communicate with and comprehend English speakers.
- Participate in small group discussions in academic situations.
- Participate in whole class discussions and activities.
- Give oral presentations.
- Take comprehensible notes.
Grammar/Communication (ESL 0320)
- Develop fluency in writing and speaking.
- Increase grammatical accuracy in writing and speaking.
- Self-edit for accuracy in writing and speaking.
- Develop awareness of the relationship of grammar to meaning.
Reading/Writing (ESL 0330 & 0340)
- Read and comprehend texts.
- Write academic papers.
- Create study guides.
- Write essay exam answers.
- Use research and library skills.
Advanced
Speaking/Listening (ESL 0410)
- Communicate with and comprehend English speakers.
- Participate in small group discussions in academic situations.
- Participate in whole class discussions and activities.
- Give oral presentations.
- Take comprehensible notes.
Grammar/Communication (ESL 0420)
- Develop fluency in writing and speaking.
- Increase grammatical accuracy in writing and speaking.
- Self-edit for accuracy in writing and speaking.
- Develop awareness of the relationship of grammar to meaning.
Reading/Writing (ESL 0430 & 0440)
- Read and comprehend texts.
- Write academic papers.
- Create study guides.
- Write essay exam answers.
- Use research and library skills.