Academics

Courses

English as a Second Language Courses

With integrated skills and reading and writing in the morning and in the afternoon and specialized courses throughout the day, the ESL program makes it possible for students to register courses which fit their schedules, interests and levels of English. Before registering for classes, or if you have any questions about these new courses, please email cie@salemstate.edu or call 978.542.6351.

Summer 2013 Courses as a PDF

Core Courses

Integrated Skills (Levels 1-6) 
Practice in all skill areas. Emphasis is placed on grammar, listening and speaking other strategies for academic study, professional and everyday contexts. Activities include discussions and oral presentations.

Reading and Writing (Levels 1-6) 
Practice in reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on reading strategies including comprehension and response; writing strategies include brainstorming, revising and editing. Activities include reading short stories, articles and novels, and writing essays and journals.

(A placement test will be used to assign students to the appropriate levels)

For beginner and lower-intermediate students

Conversation Opportunities to practice conversation and listening skills and develop vocabulary. 

Communication Skills Language for daily life.

For high-intermediate and advanced level students

Business English Introduction to the language of business. Activities include reading, discussion and writing.

English through Film Exploring American culture and experience through film. Activities include, reading and discussion, and study of vocabulary and idioms in context.

Global Culture through Stories Culture through multiple sources; this course provides opportunities to practice all language skills and develop vocabulary, reading diverse texts, engaging in discussions and giving oral presentations.

Global Issues Exploration of current events. Activities include reading and discussion.

Service Learning Practice listening and speaking with native-speakers of English. Activities include small group conversations, presentations, discussion and written reflection.

U.S. Culture Exploring U.S. culture through multiple sources; this course provides opportunities to practice all language skills and develop vocabulary, reading diverse texts, engaging in discussions and giving oral presentations

TOEFL Preparation (PBT and iBT) Preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Emphasis is placed on reading, listening and grammar strategies. Activities include exercises and practice exams. PBT= paper-based TOEFL, iBT= internet-based TOEFL

For students of all levels

Discover Greater Boston Learn about the Salem/Boston area through visits to historic and cultural sites; this course provides opportunities to practice all language skills and develop vocabulary through fieldtrips and class discussion.

English through Music Exploring American culture and experience through music. Activities include, reading and discussion, and study of vocabulary and idioms in context.

Grammar Lab and Listening Lab Individualized computer-based grammar practice, goal-setting, and self-assessment

Grammar Power Comprehensive review of challenging grammar structures and uses.

Pronunciation Practice pronunciation in context

Writing Focus Writing and grammar practice.

Intensive English Program Summer 2013