English for Academic Purposes

EAP 91 Reading for College Success I. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of
English. The course offers advanced English learners extensive practice in reading, understanding, and discussing
authentic, challenging texts in a variety of genres that students are likely to encounter in U.S. academic settings. The
focus is on academic vocabulary development and effective reading comprehension strategies. Pre-requisite:
Department consent. 4 semester credit hours. Typically offered: Fall and Spring terms.

EAP 92 Academic Writing I. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of English. The
course offers advanced English learners extensive practice in academic writing, with a focus on the conventions of
Edited Standard Written English. The basics of working with sources and avoiding plagiarism are introduced and
reinforced. Pre-requisite: Department consent. 4 semester credit hours. Typically offered: Fall and Spring terms.

EAP 93 Grammar I. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of English. The course
offers advanced English learners an intensive review of English grammar, with a focus on using grammatical forms
correctly in academic contexts, both orally and in writing. Pre-requisite: Department consent. 4 semester credit
hours. Typically offered: Fall and Spring terms.

EAP 94 Listening and Speaking. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of English.
The course offers advanced English learners highly intensive contextualized practice in academic listening and
speaking. The focus is on preparing students to transition to regular degree courses. There is extensive opportunity
for critical thinking, discussion, and listening in academic genres. Students may also have an opportunity to sit in on
some university classes in their discipline. Pre-requisite: Department consent. 4 semester credit hours. Typically
offered: Fall and Spring terms.

EAP 95 Culture and Communication. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of
English. The course enables development of higher-level conversation skills in English on topics related to
American culture. Students learn through a variety of media and participate in on-campus activities. Regular writing
is included in extension activities. Pre-requisite: Department consent. 2 semester credit hours. Typically offered: Fall
and Spring terms.

EAP 96 Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native
speakers of English. The course familiarizes students with the American academic culture and covers topics such as
participating in class discussions, small-group work, time management, using on-campus resources such as the
library and the Student Success Center, and preparing for exams and standardized tests. Pre-requisite: Department
consent. 2 semester credit hours. Typically offered: Fall and Spring terms.

EAP 101 Reading for College Success II. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of
English. The course builds on the skills developed in EAP 91. The focus is on academic vocabulary development,
reading, analyzing, and discussing challenging texts in a variety of genres and disciplines, and critical thinking
skills. Pre-requisite: Department consent. 4 semester credit hours. Typically offered: Fall and Spring term.

EAP 102 Academic Writing II. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of English.
The course builds on the skills developed in EAP 92. The focus is on writing in the disciplines and using outside
sources effectively. The basics of library research are introduced. Pre-requisite: Department consent. 4 semester
credit hours. Typically offered: Fall and Spring terms.

EAP 103 Grammar II. A course in English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of English. The course
builds on the skills developed in EAP 93, with a focus on analyzing the context to make appropriate grammatical,
pragmatic, and rhetorical choices. Pre-requisite: Department consent. 4 semester credit hours. Typically offered: Fall
and Spring terms.