English as a Second Language (ESL) Description The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program serves as a bridge program designed to meet the needs of Trinity students for whom English is not the first language. Classes focus on all areas of English skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writingto help students gain proficiency in communicating clearly and effectively. While there is no major or minor program in ESL, all ESL courses carry regular college credit and are applicable toward the Trinity degree. Some ESL courses fulfill requirements for the FLC and Core Curriculum. Entering students take an English placement and/or have an interview with the Director of Intercultural Programs. The results of the placement tests, TOEFL scores, and the personal interview determine appropriate ESL courses for a student to take in conjunction with her regular course load. The specific needs and requirements in ESL course work are determined for each student on an individual basis. ESL Program Components Language Development Courses ESL 101 E Oral Communication ESL 102 E Current Events: Readings and Discussion ENG 105E Introduction to College Writing ENG 107E College Composition Elective Courses ART 106E Masterpieces of World Art HUM 202E Portable Identities: Multicultural Literature HIS 131E One and Many: Themes and Issues in U.S. Culture PSC 123E American Political Process SOC 100E Introduction to Sociology Course Descriptions ART 106E Masterpieces of World Art 3 cr Examines selected examples of art and architecture drawn from various periods and geographic regions. Each work will be studied in the context of its culture and period. Examples will include the Parthenon in Athens, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the Taj Mahal in Agra, and the Great Zimbabwe ruins. Core, I-E ENG 105E Introduction to College Writing 3 cr Explores the basics of college writing. Students review intermediate and advanced English grammar and engage in speaking and listening tasks. Core, I-E ENG 107E College Composition 3 cr Concentrates on the standards and patterns of college-level writing, with an emphasis on editing and revision. Students also learn methods of research and documentation. FLC, Area I, Level 1 Core, I-W   English as a Second Language (ESL) ESL 101E Oral Communication 3 cr Requires students to participate in a range of oral/aural activities, including discussion, debate, listening comprehension, and note-taking. In addition, students work on improving pronunciation. ESL 102E Current Events: Readings and Discussion 3 cr Improves listening, reading, and speaking skills while discussing authentic texts focusing on current events. The primary text will be The Washington Post. HIS 131E One and Many: Themes & Issues in U.S. Culture 3 cr Introduces first semester ESL students to major themes in United States culture, with special emphasis on written and oral presentation of historical concepts and development of fluency in the language of United States culture. FLC, Area II, Level 1 Core, IV HUM 202E Portable Identities: Multicultural Literature 3 cr Explores the experience of cultural contact encountered by diverse groups of people who have become part of the United States. The course will examine the ways that identity may be shaped by cultural history, family and tradition, gender, and values. PSC 123E American Political Process 3 cr Offers an introduction to the American political and governmental system, with emphasis on the processes, actors, and institutions involved in the system. FLC, Area VI, Level 1 Core, II SOC 100E Introduction to Sociology 3 cr Reviews basic principles of sociology, including the sociological perspective, social inequality, and social change. The course is designed to help students improve their critical thinking skills in the social sciences. FLC, Area VI, Level 1 Core, II