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AEP 0100 - Writing and Grammar Level 1: Beginner

Credit(s): 4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This beginner-level course helps students build foundational grammar and writing skills by using the academic writing process to produce sentences and basic paragraphs of 100-200 words. Students study the highest-frequency grammatical items beginning with parts of speech, simple present and past verbs, and imperatives. Students learn strategies for noticing their grammar errors. Proficiency level: beginner. Offered fall, spring and summer.

AEP 0120 - Reading and Vocabulary Level 1: Beginner

Credit(s): 4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course builds students’ reading and vocabulary skills by developing strategies necessary for comprehending of beginner-level academic texts. Students develop a working vocabulary of high-frequency English words and learn to skim, scan, annotate, determine the topic, and identify main ideas. Proficiency level: beginner. Offered fall, spring and summer.

AEP 0130 - Listening and Speaking Level 1: Beginner

Credit(s): 4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course builds students’ speaking and listening skills by working on beginner-level listening comprehension, pronunciation, and conversation skills. Students learn high-frequency vocabulary to build a functional language repertoire that allows them to comprehend basic English words and phrases and to speak in simple phrases using common expressions. Students learn note-taking techniques to help them focus their listening and recall course content more accurately. Proficiency level: beginner. Offered fall, spring and summer.

AEP 0200 - Writing and Grammar Level 2: High Beginner

Credit(s): 4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This high beginner-level course improves students writing and grammar skills by using the academic writing process to produce sentences, paragraphs, and short essays of 250-500 words. Students learn about different types of academic writing tasks and begin using teacher-selected sources to support their ideas. Students build their fluency with high-frequency grammatical items like imperatives, simple present and past verbs, and past participles. Students develop awareness of their own grammar errors. Proficiency level: high beginner.

AEP 0220 - Reading and Vocabulary Level 2: High Beginner

Credit(s): 4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course develops students reading and vocabulary skills by focusing on strategies necessary for comprehending high beginner-level academic texts. Students build a working academic vocabulary and learn to skim, scan, determine the topic, identify main ideas and supporting details, annotate, and apply critical reading and thinking skills. Proficiency level: high beginner.

AEP 0230 - Listening and Speaking Level 2: High Beginner

Credit(s): 4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course improves students speaking and listening skills by working on high beginner-level listening comprehension, pronunciation, and discussion skills. Students apply high-frequency academic vocabulary to improve oral communication skills in a range of informal academic settings. Students build note-taking strategies that promote listening and recall in their language classes. Proficiency level: high beginner.

AEP 0250 - English through Service Level 2: High Beginner

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course engages international students in service learning as part of the mission of Saint Louis University and fosters a consciousness social justice. Students participate in organized service activities and discuss and reflect upon their experiences in class. Proficiency level: high beginner.

EAP 0610 - Reading Level 3: Intermediate

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course improves students’ application of reading and vocabulary strategies that aid in comprehension of intermediate-level texts. These skills include skimming, scanning, predicting content, identifying main ideas and supporting details, recognizing patterns of organization, annotating and note-taking, and applying critical reading and thinking skills. Proficiency level: intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 2 or equivalent.

EAP 0620 - Writing Level 3: Intermediate

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This intermediate-level course emphasizes writing as a multi-step process that leads to the completion of thesis-driven academic essays of 750 words. Students practice writing in different modes and incorporating evidence from teacher-selected sources to support their thesis. Students learn strategies for composing and organizing formal tasks. Proficiency level: intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 2 or equivalent.

EAP 0630 - Grammar Level 3: Intermediate

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

In this intermediate-level course, students use reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks assigned in this and other Level 3 classes to develop their ability to identify and produce target grammatical structures. Students review high-frequency forms and learn strategies for coping with low-frequency items. Students practice self-editing techniques, building an awareness of their own grammar errors. Proficiency level: intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 2 or equivalent.

EAP 0640 - Listening and Speaking Level 3: Intermediate

Credit(s): 2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course improves students’ academic speaking and listening skills by working on intermediate-level listening comprehension, pronunciation, discussion, and presentation skills. Students practice these skills using vocabulary and themes from other Level 3 courses. Students develop note-taking strategies that promote listening and recall in lecture- and discussion-based classes. Proficiency level: intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 2 or equivalent.

EAP 0650 - English through Service Level 3: Intermediate

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course engages international students in service learning as part of the mission of Saint Louis University and fosters a consciousness social justice. Students participate in organized service activities and discuss and reflect upon their experiences in class. Proficiency level: intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 2 or equivalent.

EAP 0660 - Exploring Cultures: Intermediate

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course explores American customs, culture, and history and prepares students to participate in American university-level courses. Course topics also serve as a theme used to develop language skills in other Level 3 courses. Students learn to think critically, communicate clearly in speech and writing, and listen and take notes during lectures. Proficiency level: intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 2 or equivalent.

EAP 0810 - Reading Level 4: High Intermediate

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course refines students’ application of reading and vocabulary strategies that aid in comprehension of high-intermediate texts. These skills include identifying main ideas and supporting details, understanding text structures, making inferences and predictions, identifying and evaluating arguments, using context clues and figurative language, annotating and summarizing, and applying critical reading and thinking skills. Proficiency level: high intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 3 or equivalent.

EAP 0820 - Writing Level 4: High Intermediate

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This high intermediate-level course emphasizes writing as a multi-step process that leads to the completion of organized, thesis-driven academic essays of 1000 words. Students learn to select and write in a genre and tone that is appropriate to the task and to incorporate evidence from sources to support their arguments. Proficiency level: high intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 3 or equivalent.

EAP 0830 - Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate

Credit(s): 1.5-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

In this high intermediate-level course, students use reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks assigned in this and other Level 4 classes to improve their ability to identify and produce target grammatical structures. Students review high-frequency forms and develop strategies for learning lower-frequency items. Students practice self-editing techniques, developing an awareness of their own grammar errors. Proficiency level: high intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 3 or equivalent.

EAP 0840 - Listening and Speaking Level 4

Credit(s): 1 or 2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This high intermediate-level course refines the skills and strategies students need to deliver academic presentations and participate in university-level courses. Students learn techniques for organizing and delivering a variety of presentation types using vocabulary and themes from other Level 4 courses. Students develop note-taking strategies that promote active listening and recall in lecture- and discussion-based classes. Proficiency level: high intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 3 or equivalent.

EAP 0850 - English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate

Credit(s): 0.5-1 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course engages international students in service learning as part of the mission of Saint Louis University and fosters a consciousness social justice. Students participate in organized service activities and discuss and reflect upon their experiences in class. Proficiency level: high intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 3 or equivalent.

EAP 0860 - Contemporary Issues: High Intermediate

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course explores contemporary issues from local, national, and global perspectives and prepares students to become active participants in American university-level courses. Course topics also serve as a theme used to develop language skills in other Level 4 courses. Students learn to think critically, communicate effectively in speech and writing, and listen and take notes during lectures. Proficiency level: high intermediate. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 3 or equivalent.

EAP 1000 - Academic Writing and Editing Skills I

Credit(s): 3 Credits

This class is for international students who need to develop their writing and grammar skills from the intermediate high to advanced low level. Prerequisite: SLUWE score 3+.

EAP 1010 - Pathway Recitation Lab I

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This recitation lab is for international students who are enrolled in a humanities class that is part of the Pathway curriculum. The recitation and discussion activities help make the content and types of assignments more accessible for international students.

EAP 1020 - Academic Reading and Study Skills I

Credit(s): 3 Credits

This class is for international students who need to develop their reading skills from the intermediate high to advanced low level. Students will be preparing for intensive and extensive reading in social sciences and core curriculum classes in their university programs. This course also has a service learning component.

EAP 1030 - Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills

Credit(s): 1 Credit

The academic speaking skills class is designed to develop skills and strategies necessary for giving effective academic presentations in university-level courses. Prerequisite: TOEFL 510, Oral Evaluation 3+ and SLUWE score 3+.

EAP 1200 - Academic Writing and Editing Skills II

Credit(s): 3 Credits

This class is for international students who need to develop their writing and grammar skills from the advanced low to advanced level. Prerequisite: SLUWE score 4- or Acad. Writing and Editing Skills I.

EAP 1210 - Pathway Recitation Lab II

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This recitation lab is for international students who are enrolled in a humanities class in their second semester in the Pathway curriculum. The recitation and discussion activities help make the content and types of assignments more accessible for international students.

EAP 1215 - Recitation: Business

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This recitation section helps clarify and develop a better understanding of course topics and types of assignments in BIZ 1000. Co-requirement: BIZ 1000 .

Corequisite(s): BIZ 1000

EAP 1220 - Academic Reading and Study Skills II

Credit(s): 0-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This class is for international students who need to develop their reading skills from the intermediate high to advanced low level. Students will be preparing for intensive and extensive reading in social sciences and core curriculum classes in their university programs. This course also has a service learning component.

EAP 1300 - College Reading & Study Skills

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course is for international students whose assessment scores indicate a need for review and improvement of reading skills. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary expansion, improved reading comprehension and fluency, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: 535 PBT TOEFL.

EAP 1400 - Writing and Grammar Strategies

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Academic English skills, with an emphasis on writing and grammar. Prerequisites: 510 PBT TOEFL; and minimum 4- SLUWE score.

EAP 1500 - College Composition for International Students

Credit(s): 3 Credits

Course to improve proficiency in written expression. Intensive practice in paragraph and expository essay writing; study of rhetorical principles and techniques, including cross-cultural comparisons of rhetorical patterns. Equivalent to ENGL-1500. 0 SLUWE score. (Offered every Fall and Spring)

Prerequisite(s): (EAP 1400 with a grade of C or higher, ACT English with a minimum score of 20, or SAT Verbal with a minimum score of 500)

EAP 1900 - Rhetoric & Research Strategies

Credit(s): 3 Credits

Course designed to develop foreign students' skills in expository writing, and the ability to read and analyze expository essays. Study of principles and techniques of argumentation and persuasion through analysis of assigned readings; writing of organized essays and writing of research paper using appropriate methodology. Prerequisite(s): EAP-1500.

Prerequisite(s): (EAP 1500 with a grade of C or higher, ACT English with a minimum score of 25, or SAT Verbal with a minimum score of 600)

EAP 1930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

EAP 2850 - Introduction to Literature for International Students

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Introduction to literary techniques: short story, essay, poetry, novel forms; cross-cultural interpretation of values and lifestyles.

EAP 2930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

EAP 2980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

EAP 3000 - Writing Skills for International Graduate Researchers

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course builds graduate students’ mastery of the writing and research skills necessary for success in graduate school. Students build strategies for applying field-specific vocabulary, selecting and documenting effective research sources, and presenting ideas in a variety of forms. Proficiency level: low advanced. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 4 or equivalent.

EAP 3020 - Reading Skills for International Graduate Researchers

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course builds graduate students’ mastery of the reading and critical inquiry skills necessary for success in graduate school. These skills include recognizing and applying field-specific vocabulary, identifying structural and organizational patterns, analyzing and synthesizing explicit and implied arguments, and evaluating sources. Proficiency level: low advanced. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 4 or equivalent.

EAP 3030 - Presentation Skills for International Graduate Researchers

Credit(s): 1-2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course builds graduate students’ mastery of the skills required to give effective academic presentations at the graduate level. Students apply verbal, non-verbal, visual, and organizational techniques to a variety of discourse situations including class discussions, in-class presentations, and conference presentations. Proficiency level: low advanced. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 4 or equivalent.

EAP 3040 - Grammar Skills for International Graduate Researchers

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course builds graduate students’ mastery of the grammatical and mechanical skills necessary for success in graduate school. These skills include selecting and using field-appropriate vocabulary, producing the verb tenses and verb forms most frequently used in academic writing, generating a range of clause and sentence structures, and performing peer editing and self-evaluation. Proficiency level: low advanced. Offered fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite: 2.50 semester GPA in Level 4 or equivalent.

EAP 3930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

EAP 3980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

EAP 4000 - Applied Research Techniques for International Graduate Students

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course is designed to assist international graduate students transition to graduate studies at SLU. Students will be introduced to academic expectations at the graduate level and academic listening and speaking activities while developing the academic skills necessary to respond to their respective fields of study. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Graduate Pathway.

EAP 4050 - Professional Writing and Presentations for International Graduate Students

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Building on the goals and objectives of EAP 4000, students in EAP 4050 will develop and refine the skills necessary to succeed in graduate courses at Saint Louis University. This course focuses on discipline-specific material and requires the student to be an active participant in her or his own learning as she or he acclimates to US university culture.

EAP 4100 - Graduate Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course is designed to improve international graduate students' English proficiency in reading and writing. Students read and discuss a variety of texts from different fields, and students summarize and critique these texts in writing, employing appropriate organizational and grammatical structures to convey their thoughts while adhering to academic integrity.

EAP 4150 - Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I

Credit(s): 2 Credits

This course is designed to improve international graduate students' English proficiency in listening and speaking as it relates to cross-cultural interaction. Through authentic speech, students learn strategies to understand lectures, take notes, and orally summarize and discuss academic topics. Students also give and evaluate an oral presentation. (Offered every Fall, Spring and Summer)

EAP 4200 - Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students

Credit(s): 1.5 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course will build on graduate-level reading and writing skills from EAP 4100 with an emphasis on the student’s specific field of study. Assignments are designed to deepen critical thinking skills and information analysis.

EAP 4250 - Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II

Credit(s): 2 Credits

This course is designed to extend international graduate students’ English proficiency in listening and speaking related to discipline-specific discourse. Students will focus on aurally comprehending advanced discourse through lectures and presentations. The course will encourage oral skills needed for discipline-specific tasks and will emphasize discussion, presentations, and peer feedback. (Offered every Fall, Spring and Summer)

EAP 4500 - Composition & Research Writing for International Graduate Students

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Study of U.S. research skills: assessing research topics, incorporating and organizing material, using required citation formats and recognizing different types of papers. Students proceed from shorter essays to a longer research paper. Regular individual conferences.

EAP 4700 - Test Preparation for International Graduate Students

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course is designed to prepare students to take the GRE or GMAT with a focus on verbal and quantitative reasoning. Students will learn the test format, test-taking strategies, and will increase their GRE/GMAT vocabulary base. Students will also reflect on their strengths and needs as test-takers.

EAP 4900 - Research Paper Writing for International Students

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

Students will practice library research skills, note-taking techniques, and citation formats in order to write an argumentative research paper appropriate for a U.S. graduate school.

EAP 4930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

EAP 4980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

IEP 0020 - Foundations in Writing

Credit(s): 4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Students will improve their level of reading from pre-beginner to beginner levels by developing reading and academic skills. These skills include global and selective reading skills, critical thinking reading skills, and language acquisition through reading. Students will also work on test preparation skills and strategies. No prerequisites.

IEP 0030 - Foundations in Grammar

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Students will improve their level of reading from pre-beginner to beginner levels by developing reading and academic skills. These skills include global and selective reading skills, critical thinking reading skills, and language acquisition through reading. Students will also work on test preparation skills and strategies. No prerequisites.

IEP 0040 - Foundations: Pronunciation

Credit(s): 2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Students will improve their levels of pronunciation and conversation skills for social and academic environments at pre-beginner level. Students will use vocabulary from Reading and other classes to improve pronunciation and conversation awareness skills, as well as learn strategies for self-study and practice to improve their pronunciation independently. No prerequisites.

IEP 0060 - Listening and Note-Taking

Credit(s): 2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve pre-beginner students’ ability to listen to spoken conversations and develop skill for listening and taking notes for class mini lectures. No prerequisites.

IEP 0080 - Vocabulary and Spelling Skills

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve pre-beginner students’ ability to listen to spoken conversations and develop skill for listening and taking notes for class mini lectures. No prerequisites.

IEP 0100 - Beginner English I

Credit(s): 1-6 Credits

Four-skill language course. Includes five hours of reading, five hours of writing, three hours pronunciation / conversation, five hours of grammar, and 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: English Placement Exam score: TOEFL: 0 – 336 or its equivalent.

IEP 0200 - Beginner English II

Credit(s): 0-6 Credits

Four-skill language course. Includes five hours of reading, five hours of writing, three to four hours pronunciation/conversation, five hours of grammar, and 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: English Placement Exam score: TOEFL: 337-369 or its equivalent.

IEP 0300 - Beginner English III

Credit(s): 0-6 Credits

Four-skill language course. Includes five hours of reading, five hours of writing, three to four hours pronunciation/conversation, five hours of grammar, and 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: English Placement Exam score: TOEFL: 370-399 or its equivalent . Writing score 2+ or its equivalent.

IEP 0310 - Reading Level 1

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve students’ level of reading from beginner to beginner high level by developing students’ reading strategies and skills necessary to be successful in an American academic learning environment. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Foundation level classes (IEP0010, IEP0020, IEP0030, IEP0040, IEP0060 and IEP0080) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0010, Writing IEP 0020, Grammar 0030), and a SLUWE of 2-.

IEP 0320 - Writing Level 1

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This writing course aims to improve students’ level of writing from the beginner intermediate to the beginner high level of composition skills. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and practice prewriting, drafting, peer-revising, revising and editing using standard English language syntax and structure. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Foundation level classes (IEP0010, IEP0020, IEP0030, IEP0040, IEP0060 and IEP0080) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0010, Writing IEP 0020, Grammar 0030), and a SLUWE of 2-.

IEP 0330 - Grammar Level 1

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course focuses on improving students’ level of grammar at the Beginner through Intermediate level by studying specific targeted grammar points. Students will use the targeted grammar points in a communicative setting to succeed in academic writing at the sentence level and short paragraph level. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Foundation level classes (IEP0010, IEP0020, IEP0030, IEP0040, IEP0060 and IEP0080) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0010, Writing IEP 0020, Grammar 0030), and a SLUWE of 2-.

IEP 0340 - Listening Level 1

Credit(s): 2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This class is designed to teach beginning students the relationship of vowels to consonants and how the alignment of these factors affects pronunciation and diction. Students will also learn to identify the differences between their own L1 (native language) diction and the target L2 (American English) diction. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Foundation level classes (IEP0010, IEP0020, IEP0030, IEP0040, IEP0060 and IEP0080) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0010, Writing IEP 0020, Grammar 0030), and a SLUWE of 2-.

IEP 0350 - English through Service 1

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course will engage students in service as part of the mission of St. Louis University and foster a consciousness of social justice. Students participate in a minimum of 20 hours of organized service activities and discuss and reflect upon their experiences in class. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Foundation level classes (IEP0010, IEP0020, IEP0030, IEP0040, IEP0060 and IEP0080) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0010, Writing IEP 0020, Grammar 0030), and a SLUWE of 2-.

IEP 0380 - Vocabulary/Spelling 1

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve students’ vocabulary and spelling level. Students will learn the 2,000 most common words used in English, which account for 80% of daily conversation and reading. Students will also develop awareness of spelling patterns used in English. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Foundation level classes (IEP0010, IEP0020, IEP0030, IEP0040, IEP0060 and IEP0080) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0010, Writing IEP 0020, Grammar 0030), and a SLUWE of 2-.

IEP 0400 - Beginner English IV

Credit(s): 6 Credits

Four-skill language course. Includes five hours of reading, five hours of writing, three to four hours pronunciation/conversation, five hours of grammar, and 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: English Placement Exam score: TOEFL: 370-399 or its equivalent . Writing score 2+ or its equivalent.

IEP 0410 - Reading Level 2

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve students’ level of reading from beginner high to the intermediate low level by developing students’ reading strategies and skills necessary to be successful in an American academic learning environment. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Level 1 classes (IEP0310, IEP0320, IEP0330, IEP0340, IEP0350 and IEP0380) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0310, Writing IEP 0320, Grammar 0330), and a SLUWE of 2.

IEP 0420 - Writing Level 2

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This writing course will help students improve their level of writing from the beginner high to the intermediate low level of composition skills. Students will practice the academic writing process, write paragraphs and short essays, and develop test-taking skills. Prerequisites: IEP Level 1 classes (IEP0310, IEP0320, IEP0330, IEP0340, IEP0350 and IEP0380) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0310, Writing IEP 0320, Grammar 0330), and a SLUWE of 2.

IEP 0430 - Grammar Level 2

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course focuses on improving students’ level of grammar at the High Intermediate level by studying specific targeted grammar points. Students will use the targeted grammar points in a communicative setting to succeed in academic writing at the sentence, paragraph and essay level. Prerequisites: IEP Level 1 classes (IEP0310, IEP0320, IEP0330, IEP0340, IEP0350 and IEP0380) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0310, Writing IEP 0320, Grammar 0330), and a SLUWE of 2.

IEP 0440 - Pronunciation Level 2

Credit(s): 2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This class is designed to teach beginning students the relationship of vowels to consonants and how the alignment of these factors affects pronunciation and diction. Students will also learn to identify the differences between their own L1 (native language) diction and the target L2 (American English) diction. Prerequisites: IEP Level 1 classes (IEP0310, IEP0320, IEP0330, IEP0340, IEP0350 and IEP0380) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0310, Writing IEP 0320, Grammar 0330), and a SLUWE of 2.

IEP 0450 - English through Service Level 2

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course will engage students in service as part of the mission of St. Louis University and foster a consciousness of social justice. Students participate in a minimum of 20 hours of organized service activities and discuss and reflect upon their experiences in class. Prerequisites: IEP Level 1 classes (IEP0310, IEP0320, IEP0330, IEP0340, IEP0350 and IEP0380) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0310, Writing IEP 0320, Grammar 0330), and a SLUWE of 2.

IEP 0480 - Vocabulary/Spelling 2

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve students’ vocabulary and spelling level. Students will learn the 2,000 most common words used in English, which account for 80% of daily conversation and reading. Students will also develop awareness of spelling patterns used in English. Prerequisites: IEP Level 1 classes (IEP0310, IEP0320, IEP0330, IEP0340, IEP0350 and IEP0380) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0310, Writing IEP 0320, Grammar 0330), and a SLUWE of 2.

IEP 0500 - Intensive English V

Credit(s): 0-6 Credits

Four-skill language course. Includes five hours of reading, five hours of writing, three to four hours pronunciation/conversation, five hours of grammar, and 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: English Placement Exam score: TOEFL: 370-399 or its equivalent . Writing score 2+ or its equivalent.

IEP 0510 - Reading Level 3

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve students’ level of reading from beginner high to the intermediate low level by developing students’ reading strategies and skills necessary to be successful in an American academic learning environment. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Level 2 classes (IEP0410, IEP0420, IEP0430, IEP0440, IEP0450 and IEP0480) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0410, Writing IEP 0420, Grammar 0430), and a SLUWE of 2+.

IEP 0520 - Writing Level 3

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve students’ level of reading from beginner high to the intermediate low level by developing students’ reading strategies and skills necessary to be successful in an American academic learning environment. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Level 2 classes (IEP0410, IEP0420, IEP0430, IEP0440, IEP0450 and IEP0480) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0410, Writing IEP 0420, Grammar 0430), and a SLUWE of 2+.

IEP 0530 - Grammar Level 3

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This course focuses on improving the student’s level of grammar from the beginner-high to the intermediate-low level of targeted grammar points. Students will use their own writing to improve their grammar awareness and self-editing skills. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Level 2 classes (IEP0410, IEP0420, IEP0430, IEP0440, IEP0450 and IEP0480) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0410, Writing IEP 0420, Grammar 0430), and a SLUWE of 2+.

IEP 0540 - Pronunciation Level 3

Credit(s): 2 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

This class will teach the students to understand the relationship of vowels and consonants and how the alignment of these factors affects pronunciation and diction. The students will also be able to identify the differences between their own L1 (native language) diction and target L2 (American English) diction. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Level 2 classes (IEP0410, IEP0420, IEP0430, IEP0440, IEP0450 and IEP0480) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0410, Writing IEP 0420, Grammar 0430), and a SLUWE of 2+.

IEP 0550 - English through Service 3

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course will engage students in service as part of the mission of St. Louis University and foster a consciousness of social justice. Students participate in a minimum of 20 hours of organized service activities and discuss and reflect upon their experiences in class. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Level 2 classes (IEP0410, IEP0420, IEP0430, IEP0440, IEP0450 and IEP0480) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0410, Writing IEP 0420, Grammar 0430), and a SLUWE of 2+.

IEP 0580 - Vocabulary/Spelling Level 3

Credit(s): 1 Credit (Repeatable for credit)

This course aims to improve students’ vocabulary and spelling level. Students will learn the 2,000 most common words found on the General Service List as well as those on the Academic Word List, which account for 90% of academic texts in English. Students will also develop awareness of spelling patterns used in English. Prerequisites: A 2.5 semester GPA or higher in the IEP Level 2 classes (IEP0410, IEP0420, IEP0430, IEP0440, IEP0450 and IEP0480) with a C or higher in Reading IEP 0410, Writing IEP 0420, Grammar 0430), and a SLUWE of 2+.