After careful review, the College has decided to phase out the ESL program over the next few years. No new students will be admitted into this program.
Marietta College offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) Program that helps international students to succeed in college courses and interact with American students.
Levels of ESL Courses
There are different levels of ESL courses for international students who need or want help with English as a Second Language.
- For students with high proficiency, we offer support courses that they may elect to take; these courses help with English that students need in their academic courses as they get used to studying in America.
- For students who need more help, we offer courses at the high intermediate and intermediate levels to suit their needs.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
ESL 101 Intensive English
Intensive ESL to prepare students for academic work in English and survival skills in the U.S. Lower intermediate level reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Prerequisite: Placement by ESL Director
Credit: 9 Hours
ESL 102 Intensive English
Intensive ESL to prepare students for academic work in English and interaction with Americans. Intermediate level reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Prerequisite: Placement by ESL Director
Credit: 9 Hours
ESL 201 Speaking and Listening (Bridge Level)
Speaking and listening necessary for survival in the U.S. and comprehension and oral participation in academic work. Pronunciation, fluency, note-taking skills, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural conventions of oral communication in an academic setting.
Prerequisite: Placement by ESL Director
Credit: 3 Hours
ESL 202 Reading and Writing (Bridge Level)
Academic reading and writing including note-taking and summary skills, vocabulary building, grammatical accuracy, and organization and coherence at the sentence and paragraph level.
Prerequisite: Placement by ESL Director
Credit: 3 Hours
ESL 291 Support Seminar for International Students
Interpreting a syllabus, planning a study schedule, reading academic material accurately and efficiently, understanding and completing assignments as directed, understanding exam formats and questions. Based on courses in which students are currently enrolled.
Prerequisite: Permission of ESL Director
Credit: 1 Hour
ESL 292 Advanced Composition and Grammar (Support Level)
Advanced work on grammatical accuracy, extending the productive range of grammatical structures, organization and coherence, and vocabulary at the paragraph and essay level.
Prerequisite: Permission of the ESL Director
Credit: 3 Hours