American Language Institute (CESL1-CE)
CESL1-CE 64 Reading and Writing the News (0 Credits)
A workshop in the vocabulary and structure of American print journalism
Grading: Non-Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: No
CESL1-CE 74 Preparatory Writing Course for ESL Students (0 Credits)
This is a customized workshop for non-native speakers of English currently enrolled in graduate studies in NYU/SCPS's [Public Relations] department. The focus is on discussion of students' own writing and in-class exercises to help improve grammar and punctuation, organization and style, and revising and proofreading skills.
Grading: Non-Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: No
CESL1-CE 2015 ESL Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes 5 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study and study paragraph structure, development, and organization, as well as essay structure. You will work on multiple drafts to improve your ability to edit your own writing and organize your ideas. By the end of the course, you will be able to write a 5 paragraph essay.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2016 ESL Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study, focusing on how evidence is organized. You will study complex sentence structures and write detailed paragraphs. Also, you will study the essay forms for argumentation, narration, and description. By the end of the course, you will be able to write both summaries and complete essays based on readings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2017 ESL Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes 7 (0 Credits)
<p>In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study to understand what different texts may say on the same topic focusing on evidence and why the text was written. You will also study essay types such as summary/response, persuasive, and compare/contrast. By the end of the course, you will be able to determine an author’s purpose and tone, understand both stated and implied meaning, and write essays using the essay types indicated above.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2018 ESL Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes 8 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study to be able to interpret why a text describes a topic in a certain way and why certain evidence is used. You will study editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres. By the end of the course, you will be able to interpret a text based on the author’s choice of content, language, and structure. Additionally, you will be able to write cause and effect and solution essays.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2025 ESL Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes 5 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on listening and speaking for academic purposes. You will listen to authentic material such as news reports and various types of presentations and discuss them. You will participate in structured and unstructured class discussions. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand a description or explanation on a concrete topic. Additionally, you will be able to convey a description or explanation and state an opinion providing specific reasons. Finally, you will begin to recognize and correct errors in your own speaking.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2026 ESL Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on listening and speaking for academic purposes. You will listen to authentic material such as news reports, lectures, interviews, and various types of presentations and discuss them. You will work in pairs/groups to prepare speeches and presentations using the listening material to prepare questions that further explore the topics. By the end of the course, you will be able to paraphrase listening material, state an opinion providing concrete reasons, and provide a clear summary. Additionally, you will be an active listening/speaking participant on topics of personal and general interest.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2027 ESL Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes 7 (0 Credits)
In this course, you will focus on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in a university classroom setting or in other situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. You will focus on classroom language fluency and pronunciation accuracy. You will work on pronunciation exercises and listening practice and take part in both formal and informal discussions. Additionally, you will be able to give individual and group presentations of various lengths, as well as participate in debates. By the end of the course, you will be able to speak comfortably aloud, express your opinions in an American classroom, and develop strategies for reacting to a text aloud.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2028 ESL Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes 8 (0 Credits)
In this course, you will focus on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in a university classroom setting or in other situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. You will work with a variety of materials to summarize, discuss, and analyze information presented. You will make presentations, which will receive peer feedback and instructor comments. By the end of the course, you will be able to offer opinions and to respond to the opinions of others. You also will learn to see both sides of an argument and to take a stand and support a position verbally. Finally, you will improve your stress and intonation; learn to interpret underlying messages; and gain the skills to organize, develop, and critique presentations.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2035 ESL Listening and Speaking Workshop 5 (0 Credits)
In this class, students learn to recognize how Americans use intonation and stress to add meaning to a message. You will listen to native speaker dialogues and analyze how the tone of voice reinforces or contradicts what the speaker is saying. You will also examine the difference between formal and informal vocabulary choice. You will listen to recordings of short speeches you make and analyze where and how you need to correct your pronunciation. By the end of the course, you will be able to recognize how important it is to listen to how a message is presented as well as the message itself.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2036 ESL Listening and Speaking Workshop 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, students practice speaking and presenting arguments and information in an academic context. You will analyze native speaker dialogues and mark stress patterns to identify how effective speakers stress key words for maximum effect when using a public voice. You will use pronunciation skills acquired in earlier classes to present dialogues naturally. You will prepare, record, and give feedback on academic presentations. By the end of the course, you will be able to better understand and be understood by American speakers, and be ready to function effectively in both academic and non-academic contexts.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2045 ESL Reading and Writing Workshop 5 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on grammatical accuracy in both writing and speaking. You will study complex grammatical structures which will allow you to engage in discussions on academic themes. You will receive extensive individualized feedback on your errors and learn methods for self-correcting. By the end of this course, you will have gained confidence in your mastery of grammar and will be able to write essays with improved accuracy.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2046 ESL Reading and Writing Workshop 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on grammatical accuracy in both writing and speaking. You will study complex grammatical structures from academic texts. You will receive individualized feedback from your instructor and learn to self-correct. By the end of the course, you will have the grammatical tools needed for extended conversations and discussions and in longer academic and personal writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2057 ESL Writing-Focused Integrated Skills for Academic Purposes 7 (0 Credits)
This class is for NYU undergraduates who are studying part-time in their degree programs and part-time in ESL courses. This is an integrated skills course with a focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study to understand what different texts may say on the same topic focusing on evidence and why the text was written. You will also study essay types such as summary/response, persuasive, and compare/contrast. By the end of the course, you will be able to determine an author’s purpose and tone, understand both stated and implied meaning, and write essays using the essay types indicated above. You will also work on pronunciation exercises and listening practice and take part in both formal and informal discussions. By the end of the course, you will be able to speak comfortably aloud, express your opinions in an American classroom, and develop strategies for reacting to a text aloud.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2058 ESL Writing-Focused Integrated Skills for Academic Purposes 8 (0 Credits)
This class is for NYU undergraduates who are studying part-time in their degree programs and part-time in ESL courses. This is an integrated skills course with a focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. Read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study to be able to interpret why a text describes a topic in a certain way and why certain evidence is used. Study editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres. By the end of the course, you will be able to interpret a text based on the author’s choice of content, language, and structure. Additionally, you will be able to write cause and effect, and solution essays. Practice your listening and speaking skills so that you will be able to offer opinions as well as respond to the opinions of others. Learn to recognize both sides of an argument and to take a stand and support a position.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2116 ESL Reading and Writing for Integrated Marketing 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study, focusing on how evidence is organized. You will study complex sentence structures and write detailed paragraphs. Also, you will study the essay forms for argumentation, narration, and description. By the end of the course, you will be able to write both summaries and complete essays based on readings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2126 ESL Listening and Speaking for Integrated Marketing 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on listening and speaking for academic purposes. You will listen to authentic material such as news reports, lectures, interviews and various types of presentations and discuss them. You will work in pairs/groups to prepare speeches and presentations using the listening material to prepare questions that further explore the topics. By the end of the course, you will be able to paraphrase listening material, state an opinion providing concrete reasons, and provide a clear summary. Additionally, you will be an active listening/speaking participant on topics of personal and general interest.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2216 ESL Reading and Writing for Public Relations and Corporate Communication 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study, focusing on how evidence is organized. You will study complex sentence structures and write detailed paragraphs. Also, you will study the essay forms for argumentation, narration, and description. By the end of the course, you will be able to write both summaries and complete essays based on readings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2226 ESL Listening and Speaking for Public Relations and Corporate Communication 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on listening and speaking for academic purposes. You will listen to authentic material such as news reports, lectures, interviews, and various types of presentations and discuss them. You will work in pairs/groups to prepare speeches and presentations using the listening material to prepare questions that further explore the topics. By the end of the course, you will be able to paraphrase listening material, state an opinion providing concrete reasons, and provide a clear summary. Additionally, you will be an active listening/speaking participant on topics of personal and general interest.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2316 ESL Reading and Writing for Liberal Studies 6 (0 Credits)
In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study, focusing on how evidence is organized. You will study complex sentence structures and write detailed paragraphs. Also, you will study the essay forms for argumentation, narration, and description. By the end of the course, you will be able to write both summaries and complete essays based on readings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2357 ESL Integrated Skills for Liberal Studies 7 (0 Credits)
This class will focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening for academic purposes and is designed to provide advanced English support to students who are enrolled in degree programs full-time. Students will work with authentic sources and receive individualized feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and both productive and receptive language skills.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2358 ESL Integrated Skills for Liberal Studies 8 (0 Credits)
This class will focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening for academic purposes and is designed to provide our most advanced English support to students who are enrolled in degree programs full-time. Students will work with authentic sources and receive individualized feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and both productive and receptive language skills.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2500 ALI Certification Maintenance (0 Credits)
ALI Certification Maintenance.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 2643 Advanced Professional Communication-ESL (2 Credits)
This course is for advanced-level students of English as an additional language. Students will write, revise, and edit emails, proposals, and requests for information, gaining deeper knowledge of standard workplace communication styles and fluency in using professional vocabulary. In speaking, students will facilitate discussions and master small talk through role plays and presentations and build confidence working with advanced-level real-world subject matter.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 3140 The Structure of Language (2 Credits)
Teaching a language requires a strong grounding in the fundamental principles governing its grammar, lexis, and phonology. In this course, you will examine the structure, vocabulary, and pronunciation of English and develop the necessary skills for practical classroom applications.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 3141 Instructional Methodology (2 Credits)
The purpose of language study is to enable learners to communicate effectively in the four skill areas: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. This course will provide you with the terminology, concepts, and teaching approaches necessary to instruct learners in these areas. The course also will outline potential barriers to successful communication in each of the four skills and enable you to apply this knowledge to hands-on lesson planning and teaching.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 3142 Classroom Assessment for Language Teachers (2 Credits)
This course will familiarize you with classroom language assessment concepts and help you to distinguish between assessment and testing. You will explore different assessment methods that can be applied in the classroom to assess language skills, including grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 3143 Classroom Teaching Techniques (2 Credits)
<em>Classroom Teaching Techniques</em> is the English language instructor’s primary tool box. In this course, you will acquire a basic knowledge of all aspects of becoming an effective instructor of English to speakers of other languages, such as how to plan lessons with clear linguistic goals, give instructions, correct students’ errors, and use published and authentic materials in the language classroom.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 3144 Teaching Practicum (2 Credits)
<p>This course offers the hands-on opportunity to incorporate all you have learned in the TESOL certificate courses: you are in charge and teaching a group of English language learners. However, you will have support at every step. You will work closely with your peers and your instructor as you teach a group of students at least once a week for 60 minutes. Your instructor will review your lesson plans with you and provide feedback on recordings of your teaching. The debriefing sessions with your instructor will be done remotely via Zoom at a time that is convenient for both of you. In addition to the discussions you have with your instructor, you will work closely in small groups with your peers to develop, execute, and reflect on your lessons.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br><em><strong>Note:</strong> The student-teaching aspect of the practicum may be done in-person or remotely.</em></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4001 Grammar Workshop I (2.5 Credits)
This workshop provides a review of verb tenses and clause structures with an emphasis on strengthening sentence structure and English word order. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and grammar exercises. By the end of the semester, you will have a stronger understanding of the logic behind English tenses and clause structures.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4002 Pronunciation I (2.5 Credits)
Do you have trouble speaking with Americans because they don’t understand what you are trying to say? Through games, drills, creativity, and role-playing, increase your accuracy and confidence when speaking in English. In class, work on pronunciation, intonation, and the music of the English language. Become more comfortable expressing opinions and, later in the semester, saying or reading aloud viewpoints on more complicated subjects. Come with a desire to learn and a sense of humor. Leave with greater confidence and improved English language ability.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4004 Speaking Bootcamp I (2.5 Credits)
Do you want to have more confidence when you speak in English? Do you want to learn useful language strategies that will help you to understand and be understood? Are cultural references, jokes, idioms, pronunciation issues, or difficult phrasal verbs keeping you from joining conversations? In this course, explore language that will help you to un-block so you understand what is going on and can tell a compelling story in English. Using radio, television, and the Internet, study and practice language that will help you to speak like a New Yorker.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4005 Listening Power I (2.5 Credits)
Gain a strong command of precise and extended listening in English using authentic audio sources. This course includes field trips for listening practice in debate and lecture, as well as listening projects. Receive individual attention and create your own audio materials for listening practice.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4006 Writing Workshop I (2.5 Credits)
Strengthen your writing skills in English at the sentence, paragraph and essay level through in-class practice and out-of-class writing assignments. Learn how to structure your English writing (and how it differs from doing so in your native language) and how to choose the necessary grammar and vocabulary to control time, add nuance, and convey your message with accuracy and consistency.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4007 Reading Workshop I (2.5 Credits)
In this course, improve your reading ability in English. Read different types of texts, both fiction and nonfiction, in order to practice various reading comprehension strategies, to build your vocabulary, and to review grammar. In addition, improve your ability to communicate the information from the readings through your speech and your writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4009 Speak Up, Speak Out (2.5 Credits)
Do you have trouble talking to Americans? Through games, drills, creativity, and role-playing, increase your confidence when speaking English. In class, work on pronunciation, intonation, and expression of opinions. Also, watch and imitate scenes from TV shows and movies so you understand better why the characters speak the way they do. Come with a desire to learn and a sense of humor. Leave with more confidence and ability in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4017 Learning English Through Special Topics I (2.5 Credits)
In this course, practice all English language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and grammar. Each semester, a different special topic will shape the content of the course.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4021 Current Topics (2.5 Credits)
<em>Current Topics</em> is an English language course that guarantees to stimulate thinking and provoke conversation. In class, watch videos clips and read articles on topics such as art, culture, current politics, and international affairs. During the video clips, take notes to develop your listening comprehension skills. Improve your speaking skills by talking about the video clips, establishing your points of view, and voicing your opinions. Debate various current issues. By the end of the course, you will be a more fluent English speaker and have increased knowledge of the world around you.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4101 Grammar Workshop I (1.5 Credits)
This workshop provides a review of verb tenses and clause structures, with an emphasis on strengthening sentence structure and word order in English. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and grammar exercises. By the end of the semester, you will have a stronger understanding of the logic behind English tenses and clause structures.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4102 Pronunciation I (2 Credits)
Do you have trouble talking to Americans because they do not always understand what you are saying? Through games, drills, creativity, and role-playing, increase your accuracy and confidence when speaking in English. In class, work on pronunciation, intonation, and the music of English. Become more comfortable expressing opinions and, later in the semester, saying and reading aloud thoughts on more complicated subjects. Come with a desire to learn and a sense of humor. Leave with greater confidence and English language ability.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4103 Vocabulary Power I (2 Credits)
Do you often have a hard time thinking of the right word when you are writing or speaking in English? Do you rely on the dictionary too much when reading English text? In this dynamic course, increase your English vocabulary by learning a wealth of new words every week, mastering vocabulary-building techniques, and practicing until you feel comfortable and confident using your expanded vocabulary.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4104 Speaking Bootcamp I (2 Credits)
Do you want to have more confidence when you speak in English? Do you want to learn useful language strategies that will help you to understand and be understood? Are cultural references, jokes, idioms, pronunciation issues, or difficult phrasal verbs keeping you from joining conversations? In this course, explore language that will help you unblock so you understand what is going on and can tell a compelling story in English. Using radio, television, and the Internet, study and practice language that will help you to speak like a New Yorker.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4105 Listening Power I (2 Credits)
Gain a strong command of precise and extended listening in English using authentic audio sources. Listen to debates and lectures, and participate in listening projects. In this course, you will receive individual attention, and create your own audio materials for listening practice.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4107 Reading Workshop I (2 Credits)
In this course, improve your reading ability in English. Read different types of texts, both fiction and nonfiction, in order to practice various reading comprehension strategies, to build your vocabulary, and to review grammar. In addition, improve your ability to communicate the information from the readings in English through your speech and your writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4109 Speak Up, Speak Out (2 Credits)
Do you have trouble talking to Americans? Through games, drills, creativity, and role-playing, increase your confidence when speaking English. In class, work on pronunciation, intonation, and expression of opinions. Also, watch and imitate scenes from TV shows and movies so you understand better why the characters speak the way they do. Come with a desire to learn and a sense of humor. Leave with more confidence and ability in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4121 Current Topics (2 Credits)
<em>Current Topics</em> is an English language course that guarantees to stimulate thinking and provoke conversation. In class, watch videos clips and read articles in English on topics such as art, culture, current politics, and international affairs. During the video clips, take notes to develop your listening comprehension skills. Improve your speaking skills by talking about the video clips, establishing your points of view, and voicing your opinions. Debate various current issues. By the end of the course, you will be a more fluent English speaker and have increased knowledge of the world around you.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4201 Grammar (2 Credits)
This workshop provides a review of verb tenses and clause structures with an emphasis on strengthening sentence structure and English word order. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and grammar exercises. By the end of the semester, you will have a stronger understanding of the logic behind English tenses and clause structures.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4203 Vocabulary Power I (2 Credits)
Do you often have a hard time thinking of the right word when you are writing or speaking in English? Do you rely on the dictionary too much when reading English text? In this dynamic course, increase your vocabulary by learning a wealth of new words every week, mastering vocabulary-building techniques, and practicing until you feel comfortable and confident using your expanded vocabulary.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4204 Speaking Bootcamp (2 Credits)
Do you want to have more confidence when you speak in English? Do you want to learn useful language strategies that will help you to understand and be understood? Are cultural references, jokes, idioms, pronunciation issues, or difficult phrasal verbs keeping you from joining conversations? In this course, explore language that will help you to unblock so you understand what is going on and can tell a compelling story in English. Using radio, television, and the Internet, study and practice language that will help you to speak like a New Yorker.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4207 Reading Workshop I (2 Credits)
In this course, improve your reading ability in English. Read different types of texts, both fiction and nonfiction, in order to practice various reading comprehension strategies, to build your vocabulary, and to review grammar. In addition, improve your ability to communicate the information from the readings in English through your speech and your writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4209 Speak Up, Speak Out (2 Credits)
Do you have trouble talking to Americans? Through games, drills, creativity, and role-playing, increase your confidence when speaking English. In class, work on pronunciation, intonation, and expression of opinions. Also, watch and imitate scenes from TV shows and movies so you understand better why the characters speak the way they do. Come with a desire to learn and a sense of humor. Leave with greater confidence and ability in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 4221 Current Topics (2 Credits)
<em>Current Topics</em> is an English language course that guarantees to stimulate thinking and provoke conversation. In class, watch videos clips and read articles in English on topics such as art, culture, current politics, and international affairs. During the video clips, take notes to develop your listening comprehension skills. Improve your speaking skills by talking about the video clips, establishing your points of view, and voicing your opinions. Debate various current issues. By the end of the course, you will be a more fluent English speaker and have increased knowledge of the world around you.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6001 Grammar Workshop II (2.5 Credits)
This course will you help to strengthen your understanding of English grammar (in speaking, listening, reading, and writing), while building your confidence and competence when communicating in English. Through individual, partner, and group work, practice familiar grammatical patterns to improve usage and fluency. Learn new, more complex patterns for fuller self-expression. This course is designed around grammar topics that students of your level typically need to learn; it also will be planned around your questions and your errors, to help you reach your goals.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6002 Pronunciation II (2.5 Credits)
In this course, focus on the rhythm of the English language as you work to improve the flow of your words and sentences when speaking in English. Learn to more accurately produce sounds that trouble you and listen for reductions and changes in meaning related to stress. Practice listening for and making the music of English so you are able to improve your pronunciation and communicate better.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6004 Speaking Power II (2.5 Credits)
Do you want to have more confidence when you speak in English? Do you want to learn useful phrases and terms to help you to understand and be understood? Are cultural references, jokes, idioms, pronunciation issues, and difficult phrasal verbs stopping you from joining conversations? In this course, explore language that will help you to unblock so you understand what is going on and can tell a compelling story. Using radio, television, and the Internet, study and practice language that will help you to speak like a New Yorker.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6005 Listening Power II (2.5 Credits)
Do you want to have more confidence when you speak in English? Do you want to learn useful phrases and terms that will help you to understand and be understood? Are cultural references, jokes, idioms, pronunciation issues, and difficult phrasal verbs stopping you from joining conversations? In this course, explore language that will help you to unblock so you understand what is going on and can tell a compelling story. Using radio, television, and the Internet, study and practice language that will help you to speak like a New Yorker.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6007 Reading Workshop II (2.5 Credits)
In this course, improve your reading ability in English. Read different types of texts, both fiction and nonfiction, in order to practice various reading comprehension strategies, build your vocabulary, and review grammar. In addition, improve your ability to communicate the information from the readings through your speech and your writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6011 Discussion Skills II (2.5 Credits)
In this fun and challenging English language course, learn how to lead and participate in both small and large group discussions. By the end of the course, you will feel more comfortable speaking without preparation, jumping into conversations and class discussions, and using the vocabulary and pronunciation skills necessary to make your opinions clear in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6013 Business English II (2.5 Credits)
In this dynamic course, learn and practice English language skills for use in business and professional settings. Some of the skills to be covered include interviewing, presenting, participating in meetings and discussions, and negotiating. Also, practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation appropriate for business contexts. Leave this class feeling more confident about participating in professional settings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6014 Academic English Skills II (2.5 Credits)
In this dynamic course, learn and practice English language skills for academic settings. Some of the skills to be covered include writing essays, giving presentations, and participating in class discussions. Also, practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation appropriate for academic contexts. You will leave this class feeling more confident being part of an English-speaking academic community.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6016 Drama II (2.5 Credits)
In this fun and challenging course, read, watch, discuss, and act out scenes from movies and television shows, which range from action to sci-fi to comedy. Over the course of the semester, improve your reading and vocabulary skills in English through reading and listening, as well as your English speaking skills through rehearsing and performing parts of movie and television scripts, with a focus on pronunciation, body language, and fluency.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6017 Learning English Through Special Topics II (2.5 Credits)
In this course, practice all English language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and grammar. Each semester, a different special topic will shape the content of the course.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6020 TOEFL Preparation (2.5 Credits)
Are you ready for the TOEFL? In this course, concentrate on the reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills in English that are necessary to do well on the TOEFL. Learn vocabulary, study strategies, and everything you need to know about the kinds of questions on the test. Prepare for TOEFL success.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6021 Breaking News (2.5 Credits)
It’s a fast world. Everything is changing very quickly. This course uses up-to-the-minute news clips to exercise all of your English language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In class, listen to current news broadcasts, discuss the topics, and delve into the background stories. This works on your listening comprehension and speaking skills, including pronunciation. Develop your note-taking skills and expand your English grammar. Read articles and expand your vocabulary. The course culminates with a final interviewing project, which will help to develop your presentation skills. By the end of the course, you will be a more informed person and a more confident English speaker.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6101 Grammar Workshop II (1.5 Credits)
This course will help you to strengthen your understanding of English grammar (in speaking, listening, reading, and writing), while building your confidence and competence when communicating in English. Through individual, partner, and group work, practice familiar grammatical patterns to improve usage and fluency. Learn new, more complex patterns for fuller self-expression. This course is designed around grammar topics that students of your level typically need to learn; it also will be planned around your questions and your errors, to help you reach your goals.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6102 Pronunciation II (1.5 Credits)
As a nonnative English speaker, focus on the rhythm of English and learn to make your words and sentences flow better. In this course, you will learn how to produce sounds that are troubling for you and how to listen for reductions and changes in meanings related to stress. Practice listening for and making the music of English so that you are able improve your pronunciation to communicate better in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6104 Speaking Bootcamp II (1.5 Credits)
Do you want to have more confidence when you speak in English? Do you want to learn useful language that will help you to understand and be understood? Are cultural references, jokes, idioms, pronunciation issues, and difficult phrasal verbs stopping you from joining conversations? In this course, explore language that will help you to unblock so you understand what is going on and can tell a compelling story. Using radio, television, and the Internet, study and practice language that will help you to speak like a New Yorker.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6105 Listening Power II (1.5 Credits)
Gain a strong command of precise and extended listening in English using authentic audio sources. Listen to debates and lectures, and participate in listening projects. In this course, you will receive individual attention, and create your own audio materials for listening practice.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6108 Reading and Vocabulary II (2 Credits)
in this course, improve your reading and expand your English vocabulary. Read different types of English language texts, both fiction and nonfiction, to practice various reading comprehension strategies, build your vocabulary, and review grammar. In addition, improve your ability to communicate the information from the readings through your speech and your writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6111 Discussion Skills II (2 Credits)
In this fun and challenging English language course, learn how to lead and participate in both small and large group discussions. By the end of the course, you will feel more comfortable speaking without preparation, jumping into conversations and class discussions, and using the vocabulary and pronunciation skills necessary to make your opinions clear in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6113 Business English II (2 Credits)
In this dynamic course, learn and practice English language skills for use in business and professional settings. Some of the skills to be covered include interviewing, presenting, participating in meetings and discussions, and negotiating. Also, practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation appropriate for business contexts. Leave this class feeling more confident about participating in professional settings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6115 Learning English Through Art (2 Credits)
In this course, practice all English language skills—reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and grammar—using the art world as the main focus.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6120 TOEFL Preparation: Reading and Writing (1.5 Credits)
<p>This course will focus on practicing the essential skills required in the reading and writing sections on the TOEFL iBT. Additionally, the course will review important grammar rules that will help improve your cohesion and accuracy in writing. You will be taking simulated mini-TOEFL tests during the term to track your progress. Students’ individual needs will be assessed and addressed as the class progresses. Strategies for effective self-study will be introduced as well.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br><em>This course meets online in real time on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Fridays, you are expected to complete assignments asynchronously.</em></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6123 New York City Culture (1.5 Credits)
Do you like to discover new places? Do you want a better understanding of New York City’s history and culture, as well as the forces that shape it? In this course, learn more about New York City and improve your English. Work on your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English while becoming a New York City expert.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6201 Grammar Workshop II (2 Credits)
This workshop provides a review of verb tenses and clause structures with an emphasis on strengthening sentence structure and English word order. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and grammar exercises. By the end of the semester, you will have a stronger understanding of the logic behind English tenses and clause structures.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6202 Pronunciation II (1.5 Credits)
In this course, focus on the rhythm of the English language and work to make your words and sentences flow better. Learn to produce sounds that are troubling for you and to listen for reductions and changes in meanings related to stress. Practice listening for and making the music of English, so you are able to improve your pronunciation and communicate better.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6208 Reading and Vocabulary II (2 Credits)
in this course, improve your reading and expand your English vocabulary. Read different types of English language texts, both fiction and nonfiction, to practice various reading comprehension strategies, build your vocabulary, and review grammar. In addition, improve your ability to communicate the information from the readings through your speech and your writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6211 Discussion Skills II (2 Credits)
In this fun and challenging English language course, learn how to lead and participate in both small and large group discussions. By the end of the course, you will feel more comfortable speaking without preparation, jumping into conversations and class discussions, and using the vocabulary and pronunciation skills necessary to make your opinions clear in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6213 Business English (2 Credits)
In this dynamic course, learn and practice English language skills for use in business and professional settings. Some of the skills to be covered include interviewing, presenting, participating in meetings and discussions, and negotiating. Also, practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation appropriate for business contexts. Leave this class feeling more confident about participating in professional settings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6215 Learning English Through Art (2 Credits)
In this course, practice all English language skills—reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and grammar—using the art world as the focus.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6216 Drama II (1.5 Credits)
In this fun and challenging course, read, watch, discuss, and act out scenes from movies and television shows, from action to sci-fi to comedy. Throughout the semester, improve your reading and vocabulary skills in English through reading and listening, as well as your English speaking skills through rehearsing and performing movie and television scripts, with a focus on pronunciation, body language, and fluency.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6219 Exploring New York City II (1.5 Credits)
Do you want to study English while learning about New York City? Do you like exploring new places? In this course, learn about and explore New York City while improving your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English. Each week, learn about the history and culture of New York City and then speak and write about your experiences. Also, practice reading and listening skills.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6220 TOEFL Listening and Speaking (1.5 Credits)
<p>This course will focus on practicing the essential skills required in the listening and speaking sections on the TOEFL iBT. Additionally, the course will be complemented with pronunciation lessons that will help improve your clarity and fluency in speaking. You will be taking simulated mini-TOEFL tests during the term to track your progress. Students’ individual needs will be assessed and addressed as the class progresses. Strategies for effective self-study will be introduced as well.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br><em>This course meets online in real time on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Fridays, you are expected to complete assignments asynchronously.</em></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6463 Grammar Review (0 Credits)
This course is for students who may be comfortable speaking and writing English but do not yet have a command of English grammar and usage. Students work on mastering grammar fundamentals to avoid misunderstandings and ultimately to make headway in achieving their academic and professional goals. Through the use of drills for reinforcement, the class focuses on grammar in context, with students receiving individualized correction on weekly written assignments. This course is for students in the <em>High-Intermediate</em> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6475 Effective Business Communication (0 Credits)
This course is for international professionals who want to improve their oral communication skills in English for the workplace. Students learn to speak with accuracy and confidence by exploring language conventions appropriate to particular workplace situations. They also improve their ability to make correct grammatical choices. Students give short presentations and explore how best to facilitate group discussions and become effective team players—vital skills in the business world. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6477 Persuade in Business: Media, Culture, and High-Impact Communication (1 Credit)
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span arial="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black">Persuasion across cultures, media, and technology is essential for professional success in today’s globally-connected business environment. Master proven persuasive and public speaking strategies used by leading professionals and entrepreneurs. Learn ways to influence others through advanced messaging and storytelling techniques. The skills acquired in this course are applicable to any industry and reveal how to understand and communicate effectively with diverse audiences in a variety of professional fields. Through business simulations and interactive analyses of notable business campaigns, this lively and experiential course will help you to master strategic rhetoric, business communication best practices, dynamic presentation approaches, and advanced social media writing. You’ll learn to create clear and impactful messaging in business by using language to build connections, recognition, and success. </span></span></span></span></p><br><br><br><br><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">This course is part of the </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/media-writing-and-communications/executive-business-english-and-global-communication.html">Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication</a><span style="color:black">. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course.</span></span></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6478 Speaking with Confidence and Fluency (0 Credits)
Designed for students who are uncomfortable speaking English in both professional and more casual settings, this course helps participants to speak more fluently and accurately. Students develop their listening comprehension and improve their self-confidence. Activities include discussions, presentations, and role-plays. Students work on volume, pacing of speech, correct grammar, and word choices, as well as posture and body language, all while receiving intensive, individualized feedback. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6479 Effective Business Writing (0 Credits)
This course helps advanced-level English language students to develop the writing skills required in today’s business world. Students learn techniques for writing effective emails, memos, proposals, and reports for a variety of audiences, helping them to become more accurate, clear, and concise. They learn to manage the principles of English grammar, punctuation, and usage. Through the use of realistic business models, students learn how to express themselves clearly and persuasively, receiving intensive, individualized feedback. This course is for students in the <em>advanced</em> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6481 Mastering Pronunciation (0 Credits)
Designed for students with medium accents when speaking in English, this course examines special techniques for articulating syllables, words, and sentences more clearly and accurately. Students work on appropriate voice projection, intonation, and proper sentence rhythm and stress. Class activities include pronunciation drills, dialogues, role-plays, discussions, and short speeches, with students receiving intensive, individualized correction. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High-Advanced</em> levels who have advanced pronunciation. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6484 Writing Effectively (0 Credits)
This class is for students who are already proficient in English but still need help in writing effectively, accurately, and comfortably. Students hone their ability to produce grammatically correct, well-developed essays on a variety of topics. Through weekly readings and writing assignments, they learn about organization, style, and tone. Students also learn to identify and correct their own errors in a supportive atmosphere in which feedback is intensive and individualized. This course is for students in the <em>advanced</em> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6486 Building Fluency and Accuracy Through Acting Techniques (0 Credits)
In this class, students discover how to improve their accuracy and skill in speaking English through improv, or improvisational acting. Improv is a practice that professionals use to boost their creativity, as well as their confidence, fluency, and oral presentation skills. Students perform monologues, exercises, and scenes drawn from the worlds of acting and sketch comedy, helping them to improve their pronunciation, active vocabulary, listening skills, and humor in English in a supportive and collaborative environment. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High-Advanced</em> levels. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6487 Keys to Successful Negotiation (0 Credits)
In this English language course, students learn the fundamentals of planning and executing various types of negotiations by studying strategies used by the best negotiators in the world. For those looking to succeed not only in business but also in personal and academic situations, this course teaches knowledge of persuasive language and techniques in English and then gives the opportunity to practice these newly gained skills in an interactive workshop setting. In addition to salary and promotion, students learn to negotiate for more flexible work hours, longer vacations, greater responsibility and input on personal and business decisions, and much more. In turn, students develop interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High-Advanced</em> levels. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6488 Speaking with Confidence and Fluency II (0 Credits)
<p>This class prepares fluent speakers of English to function more comfortably in situations in which educated English is expected. Students learn how to polish their delivery skills and diction and to improve their use of English structures, while addressing intonation, volume, and body language. They explore confidence-building techniques as they plan formal and informal presentations, take part in discussions, and expand their knowledge of vocabulary and idioms, all while receiving intensive, individualized error correction. This course is for students in the <em>High-Advanced</em> level.</p><br><br><br><br><p>Use our easy <a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you, and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</strong></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6494 Writing Effectively II (0 Credits)
<p>This course is for international students proficient in English who need to concentrate on writing for personal or professional reasons. Students learn techniques to strengthen their own writing in English by reading the works of some of the best writers. Students write weekly essays with emphasis on organization, audience, word choice, and sentence structure, as well as grammar and style. With increased confidence, students learn to examine their own writing with a critical eye and a finer sense of what makes for effective writing. This course is for students in the <em>High-Advanced</em> level.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br>Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6498 American Culture and Communication: Literature and Philosophy (0 Credits)
This speech course is for advanced nonnative speakers of English who are interested in learning about American culture through contemporary literature, while building effective communication skills in the process. Participants will read Hemingway and discuss modernism, examine the split between realism and postmodernism that occurred after World War II, and learn about post-postmodernism and the experimental literary movement. Lively class lectures and discussions will be based on stories and excerpts from well-known American novels. Students will explore key aspects of contemporary American literature and gain greater ease examining other areas of American literature and philosophy. By the end of the course, students will speak more clearly and confidently in English about sophisticated ideas and have a deeper understanding of contemporary American literature and thought. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 6499 American Culture and Communication: Contemporary Topics (2 Credits)
This dynamic discussion course is designed for advanced English speakers who want to examine contemporary American issues and build effective communication skills. Class activities will focus on what is happening at the moment with regard to the most current politics and cultural trends/events. Homework assignments will consist of watching timely documentaries and videos and listening to radio programs highlighting the most prominent issues affecting Americans today. Students also will be asked to research different aspects of American politics/culture and share the results with the other students. Classes will consist of lectures and lively discussions based on homework assignments. By the end of the course, students will possess a better understanding of contemporary American issues and be able to speak more confidently and fluently in English about a range of sophisticated topics connected to contemporary American life.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 7001 ALI English Proficiency and Eligibility Test (0 Credits)
<p>This online course consists of a computer-based English grammatical structure, listening, reading, and writing test as well as a face-to-face interview conducted via computer. The results of the test and interview are evaluated by an experienced team of ALI faculty members, and a score of Level 1 to Level 9 is assigned according to the level of English language proficiency as measured by this test. The ALI offers English language instruction at all nine levels that this test measures, but enrollment in some ALI-SCPS programs require scores of Level 5 or higher, depending on the nature of the program. Your score on this online test also serves as an NYU-SCPS ALI certification of your English language proficiency.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 7451 Accent Reduction: Online (0 Credits)
As a high-intermediate or advanced student of English, learn how to minimize your accent by taking this highly interactive course. Identify personal pronunciation trouble spots, and devise strategies for achieving more natural-sounding pronunciation, while receiving personalized correction of your individual problem areas. Practice consonants, vowels, intonation, stress, and rhythm through recordings and interactive exercises, which include pronunciation drills, dialogues, and discussions.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 7453 Grammar and Writing (0 Credits)
As an intermediate-level student of English who is comfortable speaking and writing, are you still making accuracy errors that cause misunderstandings and that interfere with personal, professional, or academic goals? If so, then benefit from this highly interactive course that helps you to improve your grammar and writing. Study and practice a wide variety of grammar topics, such as verb tenses, articles, prepositions, syntax, and sentence structure. Individual grammar needs are addressed through frequent corrections on written assignments, such as essays, blog posts, and online discussions. Also, work on identifying and correcting your own errors.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 7674 Academic and Professional Writing: Online (0 Credits)
If you are a high-intermediate or advanced student of English, then this course provides you with the opportunity to focus on writing and reading in English for personal, professional, and academic purposes. Develop your ability to summarize, paraphrase, discuss, analyze, and comment on authentic materials from a wide variety of sources. Read newspapers, journals, and books, and write essays with emphasis on organization, audience, word choice, sentence structure, style, and grammar. In this highly interactive course, receive intensive feedback and corrections from the instructor and engage in online discussions, blogging, and other collaborative activities.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 7675 Academic and Professional Speaking: Online (0 Credits)
If you are a high-intermediate or advanced student of English, then this highly interactive course provides the opportunity for you to focus on speaking and listening in English for personal, professional, and academic use. Acquire the skills to speak more comfortably and accurately, to improve your pronunciation, to develop listening and note-taking skills, and to understand the conventions of conversation. Listen and respond to a variety of audio materials, including lectures, discussions, and radio broadcasts. Practice impromptu speaking through synchronous class meetings and recordings, and improve your oral presentation skills through exercises and presentations, all while receiving intensive and frequent individualized feedback on your fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8012 ESL Foundations A (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary, and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8022" target="_blank">ESL Foundations B/CESL1-CE8022</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time. <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8032" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations C/CESL1-CE8032</em></a> and <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8042" target="_blank">ESL Foundations D/CESL1-CE8042</a></em> are companion courses that may be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8019 Advanced ESL Reading and Writing (0 Credits)
In this course, students with advanced English ability learn how to write clearly and effectively in various genres. To strengthen their writing, they read and analyze news articles, essays, and other works of both fiction and nonfiction.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8022 ESL Foundations B (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Learn the essentials of English grammar, and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary, and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8012" target="_blank">ESL Foundations A/CESL1-CE8012</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time. <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8032" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations C/CESL1-CE8032</em></a> and <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8042" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations D/CESL1-CE8042</em></a> are companion courses that may be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8029 Advanced ESL Listening and Speaking (0 Credits)
This course for students with advanced-level English language ability focuses on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. Attention is given to expressing complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8032 ESL Foundations C (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Learn the essentials of English grammar, and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary, and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics. <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8032" target="_blank">ESL Foundations C/CESL1-CE8032</a></em> and <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8042" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations D/CESL1-CE8042</em></a> are companion courses for <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8012" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations A/CESL1-CE8012</em></a> and <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8022" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations B/CESL1-CE8022</em></a> and may be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8042 ESL Foundations D (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Learn the essentials of English grammar, and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary, and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics. <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8032" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations C/CESL1-CE8032</em></a> and <a href="http://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8042" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations D/CESL1-CE8042</em></a> are companion courses for <em><a href="http://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8012" target="_blank">ESL Foundations A//CESL1-CE8012</a></em> and <a href="http://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce8022" target="_blank"><em>ESL Foundations B/CESL1-CE8022</em></a> and may be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8112 ESL Reading and Writing: Beginner A (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. They expand their vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8119 ESL Reading and Writing: High-Advanced (0 Credits)
In this course, students with high-advanced English language ability learn how to write clearly and effectively in various genres. To strengthen their writing, they read and analyze news articles, essays, and other works of both fiction and nonfiction.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8122 ESL Listening and Speaking: Beginner A (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8129 ESL Listening and Speaking: High-Advanced (0 Credits)
This course, for students with advanced-level English language ability, focuses on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. Attention is given to expressing complex ideas in English clearly and concisely.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8132 ESL Foundations in Practice A (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8142 ESL Essential Skills A (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8212 ESL Reading and Writing: Beginner A (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. They expand their vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8219 ESL Reading and Writing: High-Advanced (0 Credits)
In this course, students with high-advanced English ability learn how to write clearly and effectively in English in various genres. To strengthen their writing, they read and analyze news articles, essays, and other works of both fiction and nonfiction in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8222 ESL Listening and Speaking: Beginner A (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. They expand their vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8229 ESL Listening and Speaking: High-Advanced (0 Credits)
This course, for students with high-advanced-level English language ability, focuses on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. Attention is given to expressing complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8232 ESL Foundations in Practice B (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course, for beginner-level students of English, covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. They expand their vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8242 ESL Essential Skills B (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. They expand their vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8471 English for International Scholars: Accent I (0 Credits)
Typically offered occasionally
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8475 English for International Scholars: Oral Workshop I (0 Credits)
Typically offered occasionally
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8481 English for International Scholars: Accent II (0 Credits)
Typically offered occasionally
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 8485 English for International Scholars: Oral Workshop II (0 Credits)
Typically offered occasionally
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9000 Intensive Program in American English and Orientation (0 Credits)
Typically offered occasionally
Learn English in the shortest possible amount of time. Study grammar, reading, and writing and build your vocabulary and comprehension. Practice speaking and understanding American English. Participate in extracurricular activities, including tours, cultural events, conversation hours, and weekly films. At least 20 class hours per week are required in addition to homework assignments.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9001 The Intensive Program in American English (0 Credits)
The Intensive Program in American English
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9006 Daytime Comprehensive Course in American English (0 Credits)
Attend class on a part-time basis and strengthen your grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills while improving your ability to speak and understand American English in this comprehensive daytime course.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9007 American Culture, History, and Arts II (0 Credits)
The curriculum for <em>American Culture, History, and Arts (ACHA) II</em> is organized thematically, drawing upon New York City for English language learning content. The first week’s theme—the geography and architecture of NYC—focuses on the development of the city as five boroughs and the importance of business and commerce. In the second week, students learn about the arts in New York, with visits to world-famous visual and performing arts venues. The program culminates with the final theme: history and culture of some of the city’s famous landmarks, public spaces, and immigrant areas. This course is taught both in a formal classroom setting and outside of it. Throughout the program, classes and experiential learning activities, trips, tours, and excursions around New York City focus on varying topics related to the weekly themes. Participants gain language tools to navigate the city and to interact with real New Yorkers. The goal of the program is to give participants a rich and varied experience of New York City culture while improving their English language ability. Prior to arrival in New York, students complete an online placement test of their English language skills. This will be used to place students in level-appropriate classes and will be used by instructors to create course materials suited to the students’ English language needs.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9010 ESL Foundations Intro (0 Credits)
This course is for students with little or no formal English training. It is an integrated-skills course, which includes listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students learn the foundations of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Students focus on basic vocabulary and expressions useful for communicating about everyday topics. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9020" target="_blank">ESL Essentials Intro/CESL1-CE9020</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9011 ESL Foundations 1 (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Learn the fundamentals of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Focus on English vocabulary and expressions essential for everyday use. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9021" target="_blank">ESL Essentials 1/CESL1-CE9021</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9012 ESL Foundations 2 (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for high-beginner level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9022" target="_blank">ESL Essentials 2/CESL1-CE9022</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9013 ESL Reading and Writing 3 (0 Credits)
This course for low-intermediate level students of English teaches reading strategies such as looking for main ideas to help in comprehending a variety of texts. Continue to improve your grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary while learning to better express your ideas through writing. Writing activities focus on paragraph development and organization. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9023" target="_blank">ESL Listening and Speaking 3/CESL1-CE9023</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9014 ESL Reading and Writing 4 (0 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Students practice reading strategies such as learning vocabulary through context to assist in the comprehension of a variety of texts. Students learn to write well-developed paragraphs using topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9024" target="_blank">ESL Listening and Speaking 4/CESL1-CE9024</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9015 ESL Reading and Writing 5 (0 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Students focus on reading and writing for both general and academic purposes. Students read from news articles, essays, short stories, and other sources chosen by the instructor. Students also study paragraph structure, development, organization, and essay structure, while working on multiple drafts to improve their ability to edit their own writing and organize ideas. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9025" target="_blank">ESL Listening and Speaking 5/CESL1-CE9025</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9016 ESL Reading and Writing 6 (0 Credits)
This course, for intermediate-level students of English, focuses on reading and writing for both general and academic purposes. Students read from news articles, essays, short stories, and other sources chosen by the instructor. They study paragraph structure, development, organization, and essay structure, while working on multiple drafts to improve their ability to edit and organize their own writing. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9026" target="_blank">ESL Listening and Speaking 6/CESL1-CE9026</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9017 ESL Reading and Writing 7 (0 Credits)
This class for advanced English students focuses on reading and writing in English for both general and academic purposes. Through analyzing news articles, essays, and other works of both fiction and nonfiction, students learn to interpret a text and to understand why authors make their choices of content, language, and structure. They also study editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9018 ESL Reading and Writing 8 (0 Credits)
In this class for high-advanced English speakers, students focus on reading and writing for both general and academic purposes. They read from news articles, essays, and other works of both fiction and nonfiction to learn to interpret why a text describes a topic in a certain way and why certain evidence is used. They also study editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres. By the end of the course, students are able to interpret a text based on the author’s choice of content, language, and structure. Additionally, they are able to write cause-and-effect and solution essays.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9019 ESL Reading and Writing 9 (0 Credits)
In this course, students with near-native fluency in English learn how to write well-organized essays that defend a point of view. To strengthen their writing, they read and analyze essays by well-known writers. They learn how to choose the right word, organize their ideas for an American audience, and add depth and power to their sentences. By reviewing ways to write concise, cohesive, and well-balanced sentences and paragraphs, they gain the skills to write in English more effectively.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9020 ESL Essentials Intro (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for students with little or no formal English training, focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn the foundations of English grammar and work on pronunciation. They study basic vocabulary and expressions useful for communicating in English about everyday topics. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9010" target="_blank">ESL Foundations Intro/CESL1-CE9010</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9021 ESL Essentials 1 (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for beginner-level students of English covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students learn the fundamentals of English grammar and work on pronunciation. The course focuses on vocabulary and expressions essential for everyday use. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9011" target="_blank">ESL Foundations 1/CESL1-CE9011</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9022 ESL Essentials 2 (0 Credits)
This integrated-skills course for high-beginner-level students of English covers English listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. They also expand their vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics in English. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9012" target="_blank">ESL Foundations 2/CESL1-CE9012</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9023 ESL Listening and Speaking 3 (0 Credits)
This course for English students at the low-intermediate level helps you to continue to improve your English grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary and to better express your ideas verbally. Improve your English listening comprehension through guided practice using videos or online materials. Activities such as small-group discussions and role-playing provide a lot of opportunities to practice oral communication skills. Attention is also given to improving pronunciation. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9013" target="_blank">ESL Reading and Writing 3/CESL1-CE9013</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9024 ESL Listening and Speaking 4 (0 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Learn how pronunciation factors such as rhythm are strongly linked to comprehension skills. Improve your listening comprehension through guided practice using videos or online materials. Also, continue to improve your grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary while learning to better express ideas verbally. Activities such as small-group discussions and role-playing provide myriad opportunities to practice oral communication skills. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9014" target="_blank">ESL Reading and Writing 4/CESL1-CE9014</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9025 ESL Listening and Speaking 5 (0 Credits)
In this intermediate-level English course, students focus on listening and speaking for both general and academic purposes. They listen to authentic materials, such as news reports and presentations, and then they participate in structured and unstructured class discussions. They also learn to recognize and correct errors in their own speaking. By the end of the course, students are able to understand a description or explanation on a concrete topic. Additionally, they have the English skills to convey a description or explanation and to state an opinion providing specific reasons. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9015" target="_blank">ESL Reading and Writing 5/CESL1-CE9015</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9026 ESL Listening and Speaking 6 (0 Credits)
In this high-intermediate English course, students focus on listening and speaking for both general and academic purposes. Students listen to authentic material such as news reports, lectures, interviews, and presentations and discuss them. They work in pairs or groups to prepare speeches and presentations that further explore the topics from the listening material. By the end of the course, students are able to paraphrase listening material, state an opinion providing concrete reasons, and provide a clear summary. Additionally, they are able to be active listening/speaking participants on topics of personal and general interest. The complement to this course is <em><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/courses/cesl1-ce9016" target="_blank">ESL Reading and Writing 6/CESL1-CE9016</a>,</em> which must be taken at the same time.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9027 ESL Listening and Speaking 7 (0 Credits)
In this course, advanced-level English language students concentrate on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. The course focuses on language fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and listening practice, as students take part in both formal and informal discussions. Additionally, students may give individual and group presentations of various lengths and participate in debates. By the end of the course, students are able to speak comfortably, express their opinions in an American classroom, and use strategies for reacting to a text aloud in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9028 ESL Listening and Speaking 8 (0 Credits)
This course for students with high-advanced-level English language ability focuses on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. Students work with a variety of materials to summarize, discuss, and analyze information presented in English. They make presentations that receive peer feedback and instructor comments. Also, they learn to see both sides of an argument and to take a stand and support a position. Students improve their stress and intonation, and they learn to interpret underlying messages and to organize, develop, and critique presentations. By the end of the course, students are able in English to offer opinions and to respond to the opinions of others.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9029 ESL Listening and Speaking 9 (0 Credits)
In this course, students with near-native fluency in English learn how to give well-organized presentations that defend a point of view. To strengthen their English speaking and listening skills, they listen to and analyze presentations by well-known speakers. Also, they learn how to participate in high-level discussions on societal problems. Students become familiar with different registers of language and American culture. Attention is given to expressing complex ideas clearly and concisely to an American audience.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9030 Applied Skills Intro (0 Credits)
This course is for students with little or no formal English training. It is an integrated-skills course that includes listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students learn the foundations of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Students focus on basic vocabulary and expressions useful for communicating about everyday topics, including numbers, names of American money, colors, and common objects.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9031 Applied Skills 1 (0 Credits)
This course is for students with little or no formal English training. It is an integrated-skills course that includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learn the foundations of English grammar and work on pronunciation. The course focuses on basic vocabulary and expressions useful for communicating about everyday topics, including numbers, American money, colors, and common objects.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9032 Applied Skills 2 (0 Credits)
This course is for high-beginner level students of English. It is an integrated-skills course that covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics. Also, gain the English language skills to write sentences about personal experiences and simple descriptions of objects, people, places, and events.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9033 ESL Skills 3/4 (0 Credits)
This is an elective course for low-intermediate speakers of English. You will be given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9034 ESL Skills IV (0 Credits)
This is an elective course for low-intermediate speakers of English. Students will be given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9035 ESL Skills 5/6 (0 Credits)
This is an elective course for intermediate speakers of English. You are given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9036 ESL Skills 6 (0 Credits)
This is an elective course for high-intermediate speakers of English. Students will be given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9037 ESL Skills VII (0 Credits)
<p>Students who wish to enroll in English-language courses at the American Language Institute must complete an English proficiency exam in advance of registration. To sign up for an upcoming English proficiency exam, please contact the American Language Institute at <strong>(212) 998-7040</strong> or via e-mail at <a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu"><strong>ali@nyu.edu</strong></a>.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9038 ESL Skills 8 (0 Credits)
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9039 ESL Skills 9 (0 Credits)
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9040 Expanded Skills Intro (0 Credits)
This course is for students with little or no formal English training. It is an integrated-skills course, which includes listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students learn the foundations of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Students focus on basic vocabulary and expressions useful for communicating about everyday topics, including numbers, names of American money, basic colors, and common objects.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9041 Expanded Skills 1 (0 Credits)
This course is for beginner-level students of English. It is an integrated-skills course that covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learn the fundamentals of English grammar and work on pronunciation. This course focuses on vocabulary and expressions essential for everyday use, including basic likes and dislikes and personal information.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9042 Expanded Skills 2 (0 Credits)
This course is for high-beginner level students of English. It is an integrated-skills course that includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learn the essentials of English grammar and work on pronunciation. Expand your vocabulary and become more comfortable communicating about a range of personal and familiar topics. Also, acquire the skills to write sentences in English about personal experiences and simple descriptions of objects, people, places, and events.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9043 ESL Topics 3/4 (0 Credits)
This is an elective course for low-intermediate speakers of English. You are given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9044 ESL Topics 4 (0 Credits)
This is an elective course for low-intermediate speakers of English. Students will be given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9045 ESL Topics 5/6 (0 Credits)
<p>This is an elective course for intermediate-level speakers of English. You are given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9046 ESL Topics 6 (0 Credits)
This is an elective course for high-intermediate speakers of English. Students will be given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9047 ESL Topics 7 (0 Credits)
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9048 ESL Electives 8 (0 Credits)
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9049 ESL Topics 9 (0 Credits)
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Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9113 ESL Reading and Writing: Intermediate A (0 Credits)
This course for low-intermediate-level students of English teaches reading strategies such as looking for main ideas to help in comprehending a variety of texts. Students continue to improve their English grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary while learning to better express their ideas through writing. Writing activities focus on paragraph development and organization.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9114 ESL Reading and Writing: Intermediate B (0 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Students practice reading strategies such as learning vocabulary through context to assist in the comprehension of a variety of texts. They also learn to write well-developed paragraphs using topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9115 ESL Reading and Writing: High-Intermediate A (0 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Students focus on reading and writing in English for both general and academic purposes. They read from news articles, essays, short stories, and other texts chosen by the instructor. Students also study paragraph structure, development, organization, and essay structure, while working on multiple drafts to improve their ability to edit their own writing and to organize ideas.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9116 ESL Reading and Writing: High-Intermediate B (0 Credits)
This course, for high-intermediate-level students of English, focuses on reading and writing for both general and academic purposes. Students read from news articles, essays, short stories, and other sources chosen by the instructor. They study paragraph structure, development, organization, and essay structure, while working on multiple drafts to improve their ability to edit and organize their own writing in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9117 ESL Reading and Writing: Advanced A (0 Credits)
This class for advanced-level English students focuses on reading and writing in English for both general and academic purposes. Through analyzing news articles, essays, and other works of both fiction and nonfiction, students learn to interpret a text and to understand why authors make their choices of content, language, and structure. Students also learn editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9123 ESL Listening and Speaking: Intermediate A (0 Credits)
In this course, low-intermediate-level English students continue to improve their English grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary and to express their ideas better verbally. They hone their English listening comprehension through guided practice using videos and online materials. Activities such as small-group discussions and role-playing provide a lot of opportunities to practice oral communication skills. Attention also is given to improving pronunciation.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9124 ESL Listening and Speaking: Intermediate B (0 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Students learn how pronunciation factors, such as rhythm, are strongly linked to comprehension skills. They improve their listening comprehension through guided practice using videos and online materials. Also, they continue to improve grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary while learning to express ideas better verbally. Activities such as small-group discussions and role-playing provide myriad opportunities to practice oral communication skills.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9125 ESL Listening and Speaking: High-Intermediate A (0 Credits)
In this intermediate-level English course, students focus on listening and speaking for both general and academic purposes. They listen to authentic materials, such as news reports and presentations, and then participate in structured and unstructured class discussions. They also learn to recognize and correct errors in their own speaking. By the end of the course, students are able to understand a description or explanation on a concrete topic in English. Additionally, they have the English skills to convey a description or explanation and to state an opinion providing specific reasons.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9126 ESL Listening and Speaking: High-Intermediate B (0 Credits)
In this high-intermediate-level English course, students focus on listening and speaking for both general and academic purposes. Students listen to authentic materials in English, such as news reports, lectures, interviews, and presentations, and then discuss them. They work in pairs or groups to prepare speeches and presentations that further explore the topics from the listening material. By the end of the course, students are able in English to paraphrase listening material, state an opinion providing concrete reasons, and provide a clear summary. Additionally, they are able to be active listening/speaking participants on topics of personal and general interest.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9127 ESL Listening and Speaking: Advanced A (0 Credits)
In this course, advanced-level English language students concentrate on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. The course focuses on language fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and listening practice, as students take part in both formal and informal discussions. Additionally, students may give individual and group presentations of various lengths and participate in debates. By the end of the course, students are able to speak comfortably, express their opinions in an American classroom, and use strategies for reacting to a text aloud in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9133 ESL Skills 3/4 (0 Credits)
This elective course is for low-intermediate-level speakers of English. Students are given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9135 ESL Skills 5/6 (0 Credits)
This elective course is for intermediate-level speakers of English. Students are given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9143 ESL Topics 3/4 (0 Credits)
This elective course is for low-intermediate-level speakers of English. Students are given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9145 ESL Topics 5/6 (0 Credits)
This elective course is for intermediate-level speakers of English. Students are given a choice among topics that vary from semester to semester. Please contact the ALI office for more details.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9150 ESL for Academic Purposes Level 5 (0 Credits)
In this Monday/Wednesday morning class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study and study paragraph structure, development, and organization, as well as essay structure. You will work on multiple drafts to improve your ability to edit your own writing and organize your ideas. By the end of the course, you will be able to write a five-paragraph essay. In this Tuesday/Thursday morning class, you will focus on listening and speaking for academic purposes. You will listen to authentic material such as news reports and various types of presentations and discuss them. You will participate in structured and unstructured class discussions. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand a description or explanation on a concrete topic. Additionally, you will be able to convey a description or explanation and state an opinion providing specific reasons. Finally, you will begin to recognize and correct errors in your own speaking. (For nonnative speakers of English)
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9156 ESL Skills for Academic Purposes 5/6 (0 Credits)
<p><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,771,[null,0],[null,2,14281427],null,null,null,null,null,null,4,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2," in="" this="">In this class, you will focus on grammatical accuracy in both writing and speaking. You will study complex grammatical structures which will allow you to engage in discussions on academic themes. You will receive extensive individualized feedback on your errors and learn methods for self-correcting. By the end of this course, you will have gained confidence in your mastery of grammar and will be able to write essays with improved accuracy. (For non-native speakers of English)</span></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9160 ESL for Academic Purposes Level 6 (0 Credits)
In the Monday/Wednesday morning class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study, focusing on how evidence is organized. You will study complex sentence structures and write detailed paragraphs. Also, you will study the essay forms for argumentation, narration, and description. By the end of the course, you will be able to write both summaries and complete essays based on readings. In the Tuesday/Thursday morning class, you will focus on listening and speaking for academic purposes. You will listen to authentic material such as news reports, lectures, interviews and various types of presentations and discuss them. You will work in pairs/groups to prepare speeches and presentations using the listening material to prepare questions that further explore the topics. By the end of the course, you will be able to paraphrase listening material, state an opinion providing concrete reasons, and provide a clear summary. Additionally, you will be an active listening/speaking participant on topics of personal and general interest. (For nonnative speakers of English)
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9161 Program-Specific Academic English (9 Credits)
In addition to addressing the skills covered in <em>ESL for Academic Purposes Level 6</em>, this course is designed to provide specific support for you as a student enrolled part-time in degree program classes. Instructors work with topics and content that you will encounter in your degree program courses in order to target your specific language needs. Special attention is given to vocabulary, writing conventions, and discourse styles appropriate for the specific area of study.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9162 Reading/Writing Workshop Level VI for Liberal Studies (6.5 Credits)
In this Monday/Wednesday morning class, focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. Read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study, focusing on how evidence is organized. Study complex sentence structures and write detailed paragraphs. Also, you will study the essay forms for argumentation, narration, and description. By the end of the course, you will be able to write both summaries and complete essays based on readings.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9166 ESL Topics for Academic Purposes 5/6 (0 Credits)
<p>In this class, students learn to recognize how Americans use intonation and stress to add meaning to a message. You will listen to native speaker dialogues and analyze how the tone of voice reinforces or contradicts what the speaker is saying. You will also examine the difference between formal and informal vocabulary choice. You will listen to recordings of short speeches you make and analyze where and how you need to correct your pronunciation. By the end of the course, you will be able to recognize how important it is to listen to how a message is presented as well as the message itself. (For non-native speakers of English)</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9169 Advanced Academic English for Liberal Studies (4.5 Credits)
<p>This class will focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening for academic purposes and is designed to provide English support to students who are enrolled in degree programs full-time. Students will work with authentic sources and receive individualized feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and both productive and receptive language skills.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9171 Advanced Academic English I (4.5 Credits)
This class focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening for academic purposes. It is designed to provide advanced English support to you as a student who is enrolled full-time in a degree program. Work with authentic sources and receive individualized feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and both productive and receptive language skills.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9172 ESL Reading & Writing Workshop 7 (6.5 Credits)
Focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. Read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study to compare what different texts may say on the same topic, focusing on the evidence and the reasons the text was written. Study essay types, such as summary/response, persuasive, and compare/contrast. By the end of the course, you will be able to determine an author’s purpose and tone, understand both stated and implied meaning, and write essays using the essay types indicated above.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9174 Advanced ESL Reading and Writing Workshop (0 Credits)
Typically offered Fall and Spring
As an English language student, do you want to read at a higher level, write more clearly, and improve your grammar? This interactive, asynchronous online course focuses on reading and writing for general and academic purposes. You will read a wide variety of texts, with a focus on critical, intensive, and extensive reading. You also will practice writing in various genres, such as persuasive, summary/response, and narrative, while reviewing advanced grammar topics. Throughout the semester, you will receive personalized feedback from your instructor and have regular opportunities for one-on-one conferences.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9175 ESL Speech Communication Workshop Level 7 (0 Credits)
In this course, you will focus on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in a university classroom setting or in other situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. You will focus on classroom language fluency and pronunciation accuracy. You will work on pronunciation exercises and listening practice and take part in both formal and informal discussions. Additionally, you will be able to give individual and group presentations of various lengths, as well as participate in debates. By the end of the course, you will be able to speak comfortably aloud, express your opinions in an American classroom, and develop strategies for reacting to a text aloud. (For nonnative speakers of English)
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9179 Advanced Academic English I for Liberal Studies (4.5 Credits)
<p>This class will focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening for academic purposes and is designed to provide advanced English support to students who are enrolled in degree programs full-time. Students will work with authentic sources and receive individualized feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and both productive and receptive language skills.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9181 Advanced Academic English II (4.5 Credits)
This class focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening for academic purposes. It is designed to provide our most advanced English support for you as a student enrolled full-time in a degree program. Work with authentic sources and receive individualized feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and both productive and receptive language skills.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9182 ESL Reading & Writing Workshop 8 (6.5 Credits)
In this class, focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. Read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study to be able to interpret why a text describes a topic in a certain way and why certain evidence is used. You also study editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres. By the end of the course, you will be able to interpret a text based on the author’s choice of content, language, and structure. Additionally, you will be able to write cause and effect and solution essays.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9184 ESL Reading and Writing Workshop Level 8 (0 Credits)
Typically offered Fall and Spring
In this class, you will focus on reading and writing for academic purposes. You will read from news articles, op-eds, essays, and excerpts from textbooks in different areas of study to be able to interpret why a text describes a topic in a certain way and why certain evidence is used. You will study editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres. By the end of the course, you will be able to interpret a text based on the author’s choice of content, language, and structure. Additionally, you will be able to write cause-and-effect and solution essays. (For nonnative speakers of English)
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9185 ESL Speech Communication Workshop Level 8 (0 Credits)
In this course, you will focus on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate in a university classroom setting or in other situations requiring formal or professional English language skills. You will work with a variety of materials to summarize, discuss, and analyze information presented. You will make presentations, which will receive peer feedback as well as instructor comments. By the end of the course, you will be able to offer opinions as well as respond to the opinions of others. You will also learn to see both sides of an argument and to take a stand and support a position. Finally, you will improve stress and intonation, learn to interpret underlying messages, and organize, develop and critique presentations. (For nonnative speakers of English)
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9189 Advanced Academic English II for Liberal Studies (4.5 Credits)
<p>This class will focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening for academic purposes and is designed to provide our most advanced English support to students who are enrolled in degree programs full-time. Students will work with authentic sources and receive individualized feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and both productive and receptive language skills.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9194 Expository Writing Workshop (0 Credits)
<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 40px">This advanced reading and writing course enables students who are already proficient in English to read and write more comfortably in both personal and professional settings. Fiction and nonfiction readings provide models for techniques that American writers use to express, organize, and develop their ideas. Regular writing assignments give students the opportunity to apply these techniques to produce clear, well-developed essays on a variety of topics. Students will also work on improving their grammar and editing skills in order to use language that is natural-sounding and idiomatic.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9200 University Preparatory Workshop: Undergraduate (2 Credits)
This program prepares students to apply to and succeed in American colleges and universities. With careful attention paid to choosing, applying to, and getting accepted to the schools that best suit students’ needs, students will write and revise a personal statement and learn the ins and outs of standardized tests. Session one helps graduating high school students choose a major and pick appropriate schools for their goals.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9202 University Preparatory Workshop: Graduate (2 Credits)
This program prepares college students and graduates to apply to and succeed in American colleges and universities. With careful attention paid to choosing, applying to, and getting accepted to the schools that best suit students’ post-baccalaureate needs, students will write and revise their personal statements and learn the ins and outs of standardized tests. This session helps students to design graduate courses of study that will lead to successful careers.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9213 ESL Reading and Writing: Intermediate A (2 Credits)
This course for low-intermediate-level students of English teaches reading strategies such as looking for main ideas to help in comprehending a variety of texts. Students continue to improve their English grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary while learning to better express their ideas through writing. Writing activities focus on paragraph development and organization.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9214 ESL Reading and Writing: Intermediate B (2 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Students practice reading strategies, such as learning vocabulary through context, to assist in the comprehension of a variety of texts. They also learn to write well-developed paragraphs in English using topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9215 ESL Reading and Writing: High-Intermediate A (2 Credits)
This course is for high-intermediate-level students of English. Students focus on reading and writing in English for both general and academic purposes. They read from news articles, essays, short stories, and other texts chosen by the instructor. Students also study paragraph structure, development, organization, and essay structure, while working on multiple drafts to improve their ability to organize ideas and edit their own writing.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9216 ESL Reading and Writing: High-Intermediate B (2 Credits)
This course, for high-intermediate-level students of English, focuses on reading and writing for both general and academic purposes. Students read from news articles, essays, short stories, and other sources chosen by the instructor. They study paragraph structure, development, organization, and essay structure, while working on multiple drafts to improve their ability to edit and organize their own writing in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9217 ESL Reading and Writing: Advanced A (2 Credits)
This course for advanced-level English students focuses on reading and writing in English for both general and academic purposes. Through analyzing news articles, essays, and other works of both fiction and nonfiction, students learn to interpret English-language texts and to understand why authors make their choices of content, language, and structure. Students also learn editing strategies while writing multiple drafts of essays in different genres.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9223 ESL Listening and Speaking: Intermediate A (2 Credits)
In this course, low-intermediate-level English students continue to improve their English grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary and to express their ideas better verbally. They hone their English listening comprehension through guided practice using videos and online materials. Activities such as small-group discussions and role-playing provide a lot of opportunities to practice oral communication skills. Attention also is given to improving pronunciation.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9224 ESL Listening and Speaking: Intermediate B (2 Credits)
This course is for intermediate-level students of English. Students learn how pronunciation factors, such as rhythm, are strongly linked to comprehension skills. They improve their listening comprehension through guided practice using videos and online materials. Also, they continue to improve grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary while learning to express ideas better verbally. Activities such as small-group discussions and role-playing provide myriad opportunities to practice oral communication skills.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9225 ESL Listening and Speaking: High-Intermediate A (2 Credits)
In this high-intermediate-level English course, students focus on listening and speaking for both general and academic purposes. They listen to authentic materials, such as news reports and presentations, and then participate in structured and unstructured class discussions. They also learn to recognize and correct errors in their own speaking. By the end of the course, students are able to understand a description or explanation on a concrete topic in English. Additionally, they have the English skills to convey a description or explanation and to state an opinion providing specific reasons.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9226 ESL Listening and Speaking: High-Intermediate B (2 Credits)
In this high-intermediate-level English course, students focus on listening and speaking for both general and academic purposes. Students listen to authentic materials in English, such as news reports, lectures, interviews, and presentations, and then discuss them. They work in pairs or groups to prepare speeches and presentations that further explore the topics from the listening material. By the end of the course, students are able in English to paraphrase listening material, state an opinion providing concrete reasons, and provide a clear summary. Additionally, they are able to be active listening/speaking participants on topics of personal and general interest.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9227 ESL Listening and Speaking: Advanced A (2 Credits)
In this course, advanced-level English language students concentrate on developing the speaking and listening skills necessary to participate fully in situations requiring formal or professional English. The course focuses on language fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and listening practice, as students take part in both formal and informal discussions. Additionally, students may give individual and group presentations of various lengths and participate in debates. By the end of the course, students are able to speak comfortably, express their opinions in a classroom, and use strategies for reacting aloud to texts in English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9274 Critical Thinking and Persuasive Writing (0 Credits)
As an English language student, do you want to read at a higher level, write more clearly, and improve your grammar? This interactive, asynchronous online course focuses on reading and writing for general and academic purposes. You will read a wide variety of texts, with a focus on critical, intensive, and extensive reading. You also will practice writing in various genres, such as persuasive, summary/response, and narrative, while reviewing advanced grammar topics. Throughout the semester, you will receive personalized feedback from your instructor and have regular opportunities for one-on-one conferences.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9340 Intermediate English (0 Credits)
This low intermediate integrated skills course is taught by SPS TESOL Diploma teachers in training.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9354 Improving Writing Skills (0 Credits)
In this course, students become more effective, confident writers by receiving individualized correction in a supportive, small-group atmosphere. The focus here is on learning to write sentences that are correct, concise, and cogent, with proper punctuation and correct usage. Key grammar issues are covered. Students learn how to organize, edit, and produce writing that is coherent, interesting, and logical, whether for a short email or a long composition. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9361 American English Pronunciation (0 Credits)
In this course, students learn to reduce their accents, self-correct errors, and project a more professional image. They explore strategies to help them produce clearer-sounding sentences with proper rhythm and flow. Students then tackle more complex components, such as reduced speech, stress, and inflection, and they learn the importance of context and tone through intensive individualized feedback from the instructor. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9362 Building Word Power: A Speech Course (0 Credits)
<p>Learn how to communicate like an American. This course focuses on idiomatic language, commonly used expressions, slang, and reduced speech. Through podcasts, readings, and advertisements, as well as TV, the Internet, and movies, explore current language usage and engage in exercises that encourage you to emulate natural-sounding speech. Build your communication skills through active class participation and intensive, individualized feedback from the instructor.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9364 Reading the News (0 Credits)
What's new? What's news? Explore what is happening in our world today and improve your English at the same time. In each class, read stories from that day's newspaper, a current magazine, or a selection of online news sources. Examine the language of journalism in articles about everything from sports to U.S. politics to fashion, entertainment, and international affairs. Write news profiles and prepare brief presentations. Learn about the world of New York City and beyond while improving your English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9367 Academic Writing for High School Students (0 Credits)
This class is for high school students interested in learning how to write for academic purposes to help prepare them for the challenges of college writing. The focus is on writing with clarity and precision by working on cohesiveness, word choice, and style. Students receive individualized evaluations of their writing from the instructor.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9368 Preparing for the TOEFL (0 Credits)
This course provides an intense introduction to all sections of the TOEFL. Students become familiar with each section while practicing the skills necessary to raise their scores. In the process, they learn how to expand their vocabulary in order to master the reading and listening test sections, whether the subject is environmental biology, ancient Greek history, or modern dance. The course builds students’ confidence and helps to develop their overall academic skills in English. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> and <i>High Advanced</i> levels. Use our easy <i><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></i> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <b><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</b>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9370 Getting Into an American University (0 Credits)
As a nonnative English speaker and international student, take this course to help you navigate the complex process of applying to American universities. Learn how to choose an appropriate program, understand the criteria for admission, complete the application form, and write effective admission essays. Also, become adept at gathering helpful recommendations, communicating with the admissions office, and preparing for interviews. The class is conducted as a workshop in which you do a variety of exercises as preparation for completing applications. Work on application essays and role-play admission interviews.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9374 Business Writing (1 Credit)
This class is for international professionals looking to master the basics of American-style business writing. The course helps students to plan, draft, revise, and edit professional documents. Students learn to develop business documents that are natural-sounding, sophisticated, and professional by enhancing their knowledge of idioms, word usage, grammar, and etiquette appropriate for American business settings. This course is for students in the <i>High-Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9377 American Business Culture (0 Credits)
International professionals in the American workplace face many challenges beyond speaking the language. They also must navigate the norms of American business culture. This course gives international business professionals the tools they need to become more effective employees, negotiators, and leaders in American business settings. Explore how Americans interact with supervisors and subordinates; how they communicate disagreement; and what tone to use in writing situations, from formal reports to quick e-mails. Look at real-world examples of intercultural misunderstanding in order to find practical strategies for dealing with them and learn to do business like an American.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9380 Effective Emailing (0 Credits)
Email is the most important business tool in today’s workplace, so it is important to know how to use it correctly. Designed for nonnative English speakers, this course explains how to best use autoresponders, acknowledge receipt of an email, and follow up on unanswered mail. Learn when it is necessary and appropriate to send an email, and when it is not. Also, learn how to write effective subject lines, whom to include on emails, and how to strike the right tone and register.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9381 Media English: Personal Branding (0 Credits)
In this course for nonnative English speakers, learn how to market yourself across various media platforms while improving your English. Create a consistent message that highlights your skills and makes you stand out as a professional in your field. Also, develop skills to make the best use of different social media, including blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, to create your identity and tell your story in clear, effective prose.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9382 Create Your Own Blog (1 Credit)
In this course students learn how to create a blog with exciting, interactive content and strong visuals, as well as correct English. They explore strategies that help them establish their blog’s personality, and the functions and audience it will serve. Exploring the WordPress Dashboard, participants create a variety of professional posts and pages that highlight their particular interests. By the end of the course, students have a solid understanding of how to include widgets, manage menus, customize a theme, and interact with user-generated content. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High Advanced</em> levels. Use our easy <em><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></em> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9383 Create Your Own Podcast (0 Credits)
This course for nonnative English speakers helps you to create an original idea for a podcast series. Learn how to develop engaging content, record a podcast, and edit it for sound and flow, while improving your English. Using Audacity tools, learn to import, capture, clean, and export audio files. Brainstorm narrative arcs together, rely on each other as guests, and improve others’ content through critique. Also, sharpen your interviewing, questioning, and storytelling skills in the process.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9391 Job Hunting for International Professionals: Networking, Interviewing, and Following Up (0 Credits)
This course focuses on the fundamentals of job interviewing and the elements that can make a critical difference in securing an offer—knowing how to clearly and concisely answer common interview questions; what to do when the unexpected question arises; and feeling comfortable and confident during the process, including in Skype interviews. Classes are supplemented with interview role-playing situations, networking strategies, and best practices in negotiating and following up with prospective employers—all vital keys in attaining that dream job.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9392 Business Speak: Sounding Professional in the Workplace (1.5 Credits)
In this short course, students develop their professional speaking skills by enhancing their business vocabulary. Students learn and practice vocabulary and idioms that are most frequently used in professional settings. Through intensive exercises, role-plays, and extended activities, students become comfortable and confident in using appropriate new business expressions. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9393 Creating Powerful Business Presentations (1.5 Credits)
<p>This course introduces students to proven techniques and resources that will allow them to make presentations that are clear, effective, and compelling. They learn techniques and strategies for making the most of PowerPoint and other complimentary tools. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> and <i>High-Advanced</i> levels.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br>Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9394 Volunteer ESL Teaching: Give Back/Explore a New Career Path (0 Credits)
Volunteer ESL teaching is a great way to give back to the community while refining your cross-cultural skills and making international contacts. In this workshop, you learn about volunteer opportunities to help adult international newcomers practice their spoken English as well as strategies for teaching them, such as role-plays, watching and discussing film clips and news programs, and storytelling. Develop and sharpen your own skills while helping others to develop theirs. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High Advanced</em> levels. Use our easy <em><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></em> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9395 Start Your Own Business: The American Way (1 Credit)
Are you an international interested in starting your own business and in improving your English skills at the same time? Do you know how to structure your ideas into a successful startup? In this course, become familiar with different business models to create a strong foundation for your ideas while improving your English. Learn to navigate registration, visa, and licensing requirements while gaining resources on financing and insurance. Develop an elevator pitch to introduce your ideas to others in clear, concise English. Even if you are just beginning to think about entrepreneurship, join us for an opportunity to discuss your ideas with others and get inspired in the process. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High Advanced</em> levels. Use our easy <em><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></em> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9398 Job Hunting for International Professionals: Your Résumé and Cover Letter (0 Credits)
If you are an international job applicant, then this course can prepare you for a successful job search. Learn to write a powerful résumé and a memorable cover letter. You will write several versions of your application materials and produce letters targeted to various audiences. Receive extensive, individual feedback in a supportive, professional setting.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9399 Job Hunting for International Professionals (1 Credit)
This course helps international job applicants to conduct a focused search for the best opportunities by learning how to navigate Internet sources that most closely target their desired positions. They learn to market themselves across various media platforms by making use of social media, including blogs, LinkedIn, and Facebook. They become skilled in creating a consistent message that highlights their skills and makes them stand out as professionals in their individual fields. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High Advanced</em> levels. Use our easy <em><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></em> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9404 Writing Your Life (0 Credits)
<p>Improve your English proficiency by writing about the person you know best—you. In an atmosphere that is both supportive and enlightening, explore your own life experiences by writing about the people, places, and events that have most impacted your life. Through a process that is engaging, illuminating, and fun, develop and enhance your overall English skills using a method that is practical and effective. Selected readings stimulate self-reflection and present classic models to imitate. Constructive feedback helps you to polish your drafts into well-written mini-memoirs.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9430 Seven Keys to Successful Negotiation (0 Credits)
Are you having trouble getting the promotion you feel you deserve? How about that pay raise that you’ve been wanting? In this workshop, learn the seven keys to successful negotiation—tried-and-true strategies employed by the best negotiators in the world that will help you to realize your dreams. In addition to salary and promotion, learn to negotiate more flexible work hours, longer vacations, greater responsibility, increased input on big work decisions, and more. The opportunity to network immediately follows the workshop.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9450 Mastering the Basics of American English I (0 Credits)
If you are comfortable speaking English but need to master the basics of grammar and writing, then you can benefit from this course. Improve your English writing so that you feel more confident in both professional and personal situations.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9453 Grammar Review (3 Credits)
This course is for nonnative English speakers who may be comfortable speaking and writing in English but who do not yet have a command of grammar and usage. Work on mastering grammar fundamentals to avoid misunderstandings and ultimately to make headway in achieving academic and professional goals. The class focuses on grammar in context, with drills for reinforcement and weekly written assignments that receive individualized correction.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9460 Fundamentals of American English II (0 Credits)
This course provides an additional semester of study for students who are fluent English speakers but wish to improve their confidence in the structure of written English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9463 Grammar Review (3 Credits)
This course is for students who may be comfortable speaking and writing English but do not yet have a command of grammar and usage. Students work on mastering grammar fundamentals to avoid misunderstandings and ultimately to make headway in achieving their academic and professional goals. In addition to drills for reinforcement, the class focuses on grammar in context, with students receiving individualized correction on weekly written assignments. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9464 Conversation American Style I (3 Credits)
<p>This class is for students interested in learning how to communicate like an American. The focus here is on expanding vocabulary, idioms, useful everyday expressions, and even local New York lingo. Students work on body language and eye contact, with real-life situations emphasized, as well as an understanding of cultural sensitivity and American humor. Students are active participants, engaged in exercises and role-plays, and receive individualized feedback from the instructor. This course is for students in the <i>High Intermediate</i> level.</p><br><br><br><br><p style="line-height: 20.8px;">Use our easy <i><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></i> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <b><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</b></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9465 Conversation American Style: The Power to Connect (3 Credits)
<p>This course is for intermediate and advanced English language students who are not yet comfortable talking with Americans. Learn to connect by understanding what Americans like and respond to—their cultural cues. Practice eye contact, body language, directness, and especially humor. Learn to create your own humor, to observe it in the world around you, and to enjoy it in real-life situations. Activities include acronyms, rhyme, visual effects, and metaphors—all the cultural things that make interacting with Americans unique. This practical, hands-on course emphasizes everyday words and expressions and teaches you how to use them. By the end of this class, you will be able to connect with Americans, in social and business situations, and feel good about it.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br>Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9471 Voice and Diction: Unlocking Vocal Power (1 Credit)
<p>From leading meetings to projecting influence from the global stage, our voice can be a powerful amplifier of our expressions, opening opportunities for us at every turn. This advanced pronunciation and fluency course deepens practice of individual articulation areas and applies targeted strategies for achieving more accurate production and fluency, all the while creating impact and influence in the process. Interactive class activities will focus on language for clarity and influence, providing distinctive focus on conscious enunciation and articulation practices as well as the intentional use of individual sounds, connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm. Improve vocal performance in a variety of public speaking situations, including conversational, academic, and professional exchanges, with attention to an effective use of tone, register, and meaning. Receive intensive individual feedback.</p><br><br><br><br><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">This course is part of the </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/media-writing-and-communications/executive-business-english-and-global-communication.html">Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication</a><span style="color:black">. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course.</span></span></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9473 Understanding English Grammar I (0 Credits)
If you have a good command of American English but would like to sharpen your grammar skills, then this intensive review of English-language structures can help you to minimize errors. Weekly written assignments reinforce points of grammar. Constructive feedback is an ongoing and essential element of the course.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9474 Academic Writing and Editing Seminar (0 Credits)
Academic Writing and Editing Seminar
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9475 Effective Business Communication (3 Credits)
<p>This course is for international professionals who want to improve their oral communication skills in the workplace. Students learn to speak with accuracy and confidence by exploring language conventions appropriate to particular workplace situations. They also improve their ability to make correct grammatical choices. With intensive individual feedback, students give short presentations and explore how best to facilitate group discussions and to become effective team players—vital skills in the business world. This course is for students in the Advanced level.</p><br><br><br><br><p>This course is part of the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/media-writing-and-communications/executive-business-english-and-global-communication.html">Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication</a>. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9477 Persuade in Business: Media, Culture, and High-Impact Communication (0 Credits)
<p>Persuasion across cultures, media, and technology is essential for professional success in today’s globally connected business environment. Master proven persuasive and public speaking strategies used by leading professionals and entrepreneurs. Learn ways to influence others using advanced language, messaging, and storytelling techniques in English. The skills in this course are applicable to any industry and reveal how to understand diverse audiences and to communicate effectively with them. Through business simulations and interactive analyses of notable business campaigns, this lively and experiential course will help you to master dynamic presentation approaches, strategic rhetoric, business communication best practices, and advanced social media writing to create clearer and impactful messaging in business by using English to build connections, recognition, and success. This course is for students in the <em>Advanced</em> and <em>High-Advanced</em> levels.</p><br><br><br><br><p>Use our easy <a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you, and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</strong></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9478 Speaking with Confidence and Fluency (0 Credits)
Designed for students who are uncomfortable speaking English in both professional and more casual settings, this course helps participants to speak more fluently and accurately. Students develop their listening comprehension and improve their self-confidence in English language situations. Activities include discussions, presentations, and role-plays. Students work on volume, pacing of speech and correct grammar and word choice, as well as posture and body language, all while receiving intensive individualized attention. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9479 Effective Business Writing (3 Credits)
<p>This course helps develop the writing skills required in today’s business world. Students learn techniques for writing effective emails, memos, proposals, and reports for a variety of audiences, becoming more accurate, clear, and concise. They learn to manage the principles of English grammar, punctuation, and usage. Through the use of realistic business models, students learn how to express themselves clearly and persuasively, receiving intensive individual feedback. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> level.</p><br><br><br><br><p><span arial="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black">This course is part of the </span></span><span arial="" style="font-family:"><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/media-writing-and-communications/executive-business-english-and-global-communication.html">Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication</a><span style="color:black">. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course.</span></span></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9480 Persuading in Business: Leadership, Public Speaking, and the Art of Effective Communication (2 Credits)
<p>In this engaging and experiential course, you will develop the high-performance language and communication strategies used by exemplary presenters and leaders to motivate colleagues, employees, and stakeholders. This course introduces students to proven techniques from the field and resources that will allow them to make presentations that are clear, effective, and compelling to audiences. Engage in dynamic lectures that discuss communication theories and practicalities while participating in hands-on conceptual frameworks and interactive business simulations. You will learn how to unleash your public speaking and leadership capabilities across a variety of organizations, disciplines, and demographics. Build influence through critical thinking strategies, cross-cultural communication, group dynamics, inclusive practices, and executive presentation skills. Be ready to nurture your passion and develop skills for career and life success – all with session activities that enable you to create lasting change. <br /><br><br>This course is part of the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/media-writing-and-communications/executive-business-english-and-global-communication.html&source=gmail&ust=1666899128612000&usg=AOvVaw2zkmkgmk86olwkioaR5qgl" href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/media-writing-and-communications/executive-business-english-and-global-communication.html" target="_blank">Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication</a>. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9481 Mastering Pronunciation II (3 Credits)
Designed for students with <b>medium</b> accents when speaking in English, this course examines special techniques for articulating syllables, words, and sentences more clearly and accurately. Students work on appropriate voice projection, intonation, and proper sentence rhythm and stress. Class activities include pronunciation drills, dialogues, role-plays, discussions, and short speeches, with students receiving intensive individualized correction. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> and <i>High-Advanced</i> levels with <b>advanced</b> pronunciation. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9483 Understanding English Grammar II (0 Credits)
<p>More advanced than <a href="http://scps.nyu.edu/content/scps/academics/course_detail.html?id=CESL1-CE9473"><i>Understanding English Grammar I</i></a>, this course is for fluent speakers of English who are ready to master more complex structures of the language. Examine confusing grammatical points. Focus on minimizing errors and gaining confidence in the use of advanced structures, while receiving assistance with individual problems. Weekly written assignments reinforce grammatical points.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9484 Writing Effectively I (6 Credits)
This class is for students who are already proficient in English but still need help in writing effectively, accurately, and comfortably. Students hone their ability to produce grammatically correct, well-developed essays on a variety of topics. Through weekly readings and writing assignments, they learn about organization, style, and tone. Students also learn to identify and correct their own errors in a supportive atmosphere in which feedback is intensive and individualized. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <i><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></i> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <b><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</b>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9485 Effective Business Communication II (0 Credits)
This course is for proficient speakers of English who want to improve their oral communication skills and boost their confidence when interacting in a professional setting. With intensive individualized attention, students learn to make effective presentations, facilitate group discussions, and interact professionally. Emphasis is on fluency and idiomatic control. Students also learn cultural strategies for becoming more effective leaders when interacting with Americans at work. This course is for students in the <i>High-Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9486 Building Fluency and Accuracy Through Acting Techniques (0 Credits)
In this class, students discover how to improve their accuracy and skill in speaking English through improv, or improvisational acting. Improv is a practice that professionals use to boost their creativity, as well as their confidence, fluency, and oral presentation skills. In this course, students perform monologues, exercises, and scenes drawn from the worlds of acting and sketch comedy. They improve their pronunciation, active vocabulary, listening skills, and humor in a supportive and collaborative environment. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> and <i>High-Advanced</i> levels. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9487 Negotiating for Success: Communicating With Power, Confidence, And Influence (1 Credit)
<p>In this course, learn the real-world fundamentals of planning and executing various types of negotiations by applying strategies used by the best negotiators in the world. For those looking to build confidence and succeed not only in business, but also in personal and academic situations, this dynamic course presents a series of best practices for using persuasive language and rhetorical techniques in the art of negotiation. Sessions include large group negotiation simulations to apply newly-gained skills in an interactive workshop setting. In addition to learning to negotiate salary and promotion, learn other practical techniques including how to gain power and build influence, foster trust in relationship-building, manage conversations in meetings, and facilitate business decisions. Further develop interpersonal skills and hone the ability to work effectively with teams.</p><br><br><br><br><p>This course is part of the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/media-writing-and-communications/executive-business-english-and-global-communication.html">Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication</a>. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course.</p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9488 Speaking with Confidence and Fluency II (0 Credits)
This class prepares fluent speakers to function more comfortably in situations in which educated English is expected. Students learn how to polish their delivery skills and diction and improve their use of English structures, while addressing intonation, volume, and body language. They explore confidence-building techniques as they plan formal and informal presentations, take part in discussions, and expand their knowledge of vocabulary and idioms, all while receiving intensive individualized error correction. This course is for students in the <i>High-Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9489 Effective Business Writing II (0 Credits)
This class is for international professionals who want to strengthen both their writing and their understanding of US business practices and protocols. Students develop strategies and skills necessary for writing professional, clear, and succinct communications. The course emphasizes key elements for effective business writing: purpose, audience, structure, and language, as well as style, tone, and grammar in context. Types of writing covered include emails, memos, reports, and other communications used in the business world. With intensive individual feedback from the instructor, students become more natural, sophisticated, and professional writers. This course is for students in the <i>High Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <i><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></i> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <b><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</b>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9491 Accent Reduction III (0 Credits)
Building on the skills learned in <a href="http://scps.nyu.edu/content/scps/academics/course_detail.html?id=CESL1-CE9471"><i>Accent Reduction I</i></a> and <a href="http://scps.nyu.edu/content/scps/academics/course_detail.html?id=CESL1-CE9481"><i>II</i></a>, this course focuses on difficult English pronunciation areas, including vowels, consonants, intonation, syllabic stress, and blending. Class activities include analyzing problematic sounds, listening, reading aloud, giving short speeches, and participating in discussions. Learn to hear your own pronunciation and to correct it, which results in better communication and increased confidence.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9493 America at the Movies: Talk About Film Like a Native Speaker (3 Credits)
In this advanced speaking course, film serves as the topic of discussion and informs various types of speech acts that students practice throughout the term. The class looks at both dramatic and comedic monologues that serve as inspiration for student presentations, using American films to inform discussions about Americans. By the end of term, students will be able to speak knowledgeably about cinema and go over trends in American film that speak to broader cultural phenomena. This course is for students in the Advanced and High Advanced levels. Use our easy <em><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></em> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9494 Writing Effectively II (6 Credits)
This course is for international students proficient in English who need to concentrate on writing and reading for personal or professional reasons. Students learn techniques to strengthen their own writing by reading the works of some of the best writers. Students write weekly essays with emphasis on organization, audience, word choice, and sentence structure, as well as grammar and style. With increased confidence, students learn to examine their own writing with a critical eye and a finer sense of what makes writing effective. This course is for students in the <i>High Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <i><a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/scps/pdf/200/200-4/200-4-1/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a></i> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <b><a href="mailto:ali@nyu.edu">ali@nyu.edu</a>.</b>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9495 Speaking with Confidence and Fluency III (0 Credits)
Express yourself with increased ease and accuracy in a variety of settings. Learn confidence-building techniques and common delivery styles for American English. Video sessions are used to provide insight into the communication process.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9496 American History Through Film (3 Credits)
This course is designed for advanced speakers of English who want to develop their communication skills by engaging in a weekly analysis of American history through the study of American film. Each week, a different film serves as context for in-class discussion about a different period in American history and the way in which this history affects contemporary American culture. The first half of the course moves from the time of the American Revolution through the Second World War. The second half begins with the postwar era and continues to the present day. As a student in this course, you not only will watch and analyze films, but you also will listen to interviews with directors, read film reviews, and have the option to write short reaction pieces.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9497 American Culture and Communication: Historical Foundations and Movements (0 Credits)
<p>Have you ever wondered what American culture is and why Americans think and behave as they do? This course is designed for advanced nonnative English speakers interested in the intellectual, cultural, and moral foundations of American society. Students read several foundational texts by important American thinkers to better understand contemporary issues surrounding religion, family, the economy, civil rights, immigration, food, gender rights, education, and healthcare. Classes consist mostly of discussions about readings, lectures, and film clips. Students receive individual correction on any lingering grammar and pronunciation problems they may be having. By the term’s end, students will be able to speak more clearly and confidently about sophisticated ideas and have a better understanding of American history and culture. This course is for students in the <i>Advanced</i> and <i>High-Advanced</i> levels.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br>Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9498 American Culture and Communication: Literature and Philosophy (0 Credits)
This speech course is for advanced nonnative speakers of English who want to build their communication skills by examining the literary and philosophical traditions of American culture. As a participant in this class, read 19th-century writers such as Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Dickinson, Melville, Poe, Hawthorne, and Twain. Then, move into the 20th century with readings by Anderson, Hemingway, Carver, O’Connor, Cheever, Yates, and Faulkner. Look at the transcendentalist and early pragmatist schools of philosophy to better understand these two key philosophical American movements. By term’s end, you will speak more clearly and confidently in English about sophisticated ideas and have a deeper understanding of American literature and thought.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9499 Practice Oral Communications for the Workplace (0 Credits)
This six-week course helps students to build confidence in their ability to speak English in professional settings. Students practice by role-playing various workplace scenarios, receive feedback on how they are perceived, and gain an understanding of oral communication practices in the United States. Classes explore topics such as concise speaking, small talk, body language, active listening, feedback, paraphrasing, and effective questioning. This course is for students in the <i>High-Advanced</i> level. Use our easy <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/content/dam/sps/academics/departments/american-language-institute/pdf-files/ALI-PEP-Course-Enrollment-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Course Enrollment Guide</a> to determine which level is right for you and then register online. Any questions? Sign up for a free English language assessment and an individualized advisement session during open advisement hours by contacting us at <strong><a href="mailto:eli@nyu.edu">eli@nyu.edu</a>.</strong>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9602 American English and Performing Arts (0 Credits)
<em>American English and Performing Arts</em> is designed for performing artists who want to perfect their English language skills in the context of their craft. Students learn dance terminology so that they can take full advantage of the dance classes they will attend. They also will hone their reading, intonation, diction, and pronunciation in English during classes. Course materials are drawn from famous poetry, plays, and songs, enabling students to improve their proficiency and understanding while delving into compelling literary material.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9607 Academic English Intensive (5.5 Credits)
Enroll in this intensive English language course to overcome specific trouble areas in speaking, listening, and writing. Diagnostic assessment helps teachers to identify the specific needs of each student. As a student in this program, receive personalized attention through focused exercises and activities, and leave with increased confidence, accuracy, and fluency when communicating in English. Clinics and workshops are combined to provide a rigorous and rewarding academic English language program.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9609 Introduction to Global Business Leadership (0 Credits)
<p>This professional English language and cultural training program gives college students and business professionals the skills necessary to succeed in today’s global business environment. The focus of the course is on business communication, with particular attention paid to word choice, presentation skills, memos, cover letters, interviewing skills, and cultural considerations in a global economy. Students enrolled in this program benefit from the insight of distinguished guest lecturers from the NYU School of Professional Studies programs in the following areas: marketing and public relations, leadership, human capital management, and entrepreneurship.<br /><br><br>The program is challenging, interactive, fun, and practical. Gain confidence and leadership skills while improving your communication skills in professional English.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br><em>Please note: Classes meet Monday through Friday. The tuition covers English language courses and content lectures. </em></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9610 Special Private Instruction I (0 Credits)
Special Private Instruction I.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9615 Specialized Corporate Instruction (0 Credits)
Enhance your global business communication skills in this corporate education program for international professionals, where you will receive specialized corporate instruction in one or more the following customized curricular areas: advanced pronunciation, writing skills on the job, professional vocabulary, presentation skills, leadership, negotiation skills, and cross-cultural communication. The customized program will be challenging, interactive, engaging, and practical. Participants will gain confidence and improve their ability to communicate in Business English, by gaining the oral and written communication skills necessary to succeed in today’s globalized job market.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9620 Advanced Pronunciation and Fluency in a Business Environment II (0 Credits)
Enhance your global business communication skills in this corporate education program for international professionals. Receive specialized corporate instruction in one or more the following customized curricular areas: advanced pronunciation, writing skills on the job, professional vocabulary, presentation skills, leadership, negotiation skills, and cross-cultural communication. The customized program will be challenging, interactive, engaging, and practical. Gain confidence and improve your ability to communicate in business English by acquiring the oral and written communication skills necessary to succeed in today’s globalized job market.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9621 Global Business Leadership - Custom 1 (0 Credits)
Global Business Leadership is a professional English language and cultural training program that gives college students and business professionals the skills necessary to succeed in today’s global business environment. The focus of the course is on business communication, with particular attention paid to word choice, presentation skills, memos, cover letters, interviewing skills, and cultural considerations in a global economy. As a student enrolled in this program, benefit from the insight of distinguished guest lecturers of the NYU School of Professional Studies programs in the following areas: marketing and public relations; finance, leadership, and human capital management; and entrepreneurship. The program is challenging, interactive, fun, and practical. Gain confidence and leadership skills while improving your communication skills in professional English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9622 Global Business Leadership - Custom 2 (0 Credits)
Global Business Leadership is a professional English language and cultural training program that gives college students and business professionals the skills necessary to succeed in today’s global business environment. The focus of the course is on business communication, with particular attention paid to word choice, presentation skills, memos, cover letters, interviewing skills, and cultural considerations in a global economy. As a student enrolled in this program, benefit from the insight of distinguished guest lecturers of the NYU School of Professional Studies programs in the following areas: marketing and public relations; finance, leadership, and human capital management; and entrepreneurship. The program is challenging, interactive, fun, and practical. Gain confidence and leadership skills while improving your communication skills in professional English.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9623 American Culture History and Arts - Custom 1 (7 Credits)
<p>This custom professional English language and cultural training program gives students the essential skills for success while exploring New York City. The first week will highlight the geography and architecture of New York City, with a focus on the development of the city as five boroughs and on the importance of business and commerce. In the second week, students will learn about the arts in NYC and visit world-famous visual and performing art venues. The third week will focus on the history of NYC, and students will visit some of the city’s most famous landmarks, public spaces, and parks. The final week will center around the culture of New York City. Students will explore Humans of New York Stories and create their own Humans of New York presentations. Throughout the program, classes and experiential learning activities, trips, tours, and excursions around New York City on varying topics will relate to the weekly themes. Participants will gain language tools to navigate the city and to interact with real New Yorkers. The goal of the program is to give participants a rich and varied experience of New York City culture while improving their English language ability.</p><br><br><br><br><p style="line-height: 20.8px;"><em><strong>Note:</strong> Prior to arrival in New York, students need to complete an online placement test of their English language skills. This will be used to place students in level-appropriate classes and by instructors to create course materials suited to students’ English language needs.</em></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9625 Career Pathways to International Organizations: English Intensive (2.5 Credits)
<p>This three-week English language and career development program is for students of English as an additional language. Classes focus on expanding student's English skills—speaking, writing, listening, reading, and grammar—and preparing them to participate fully in content lectures. Content lectures introduce students to the ways in which nongovernmental organizations, multilateral institutions, and the private sector respond to challenges that cross borders and affect global affairs.<br /><br><br><br /><br><br><em>Please note: Classes meet Monday through Thursday. The tuition covers English language courses and content lectures. </em></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9630 Multimedia Storytelling (2 Credits)
<p>This program prepares students to enter the world of social media to market and brand products and share personal stories. English classes prepare students for their work with industry professionals to craft and create stories. Special attention is paid to grammar, style, pronunciation, and cohesion. Multimedia storytelling classes guide students through the process of writing and presenting stories suitable for today’s social media platforms.</p><br><br><br><br><p><em><strong>Note:</strong> Classes meet Tuesday through Friday. The tuition covers English language courses and content lectures. </em></p>
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9639 Waseda Business Communication Program (0 Credits)
This intensive English-language training program gives international students the written and oral communication skills necessary to succeed in today’s professional job market.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9784 Expository Writing Workshop I (0 Credits)
This course helps students who are already proficient in English to read and write more comfortably in both personal and professional settings. Nonfiction readings provide models of the techniques that English writers use to express, organize, and develop their ideas. Regular writing assignments give students an opportunity to apply these techniques to write clear, correct, and well-developed essays on a variety of topics. Special attention is paid to improving grammatical accuracy, style, and tone.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Pass/Fail
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
CESL1-CE 9894 TESOL Directed Study: Applied Linguistics, Assessment & Language Pedagogy (3 Credits)
The TESOL Directed Study allows students to apply classroom teaching techniques, language assessment concepts, and the principles of grammar to pedagogical practices in a formal program of study. In this course, you will explore various assessment methods that can be applied in the classroom to assess language skills. You will also acquire contemporary approaches in the field of language pedagogy as an instructor of English to speakers of other languages, as well as review the fundamental principles governing linguistic grammar and lexis as pertains to language instruction. This TESOL directed study will examine the structure, vocabulary, and pragmatics of English for the development of effective pedagogical practices and practical classroom applications.
Grading: SPS Non-Credit Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: Yes