Academic ESL

NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

AESL1000English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes6 ch (3C) [W]

Focuses on the development and refinement of academic English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and inter-cultural competencies necessary to be successful in a UNB degree program. Students at this level may be eligible to enroll in additional courses in their chosen field of study. Course requirements include completion of assignments, research project and presentation, class participation, tests and quizzes, and portfolio submission. Upon successful completion and a minimum grade of B, students may enroll full-time in their Faculty-defined degree program. A mark of CR/NCR is awarded.  

Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into a UNBF degree program through the Program of Academic English Preparation and have met the appropriate English language requirements designated by their chosen faculty. 
AESL1011English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes3 ch (3C) (W)

A practical course in the written and spoken use of language designed to meet the requirements of students whose first language is not English. Students are placed in groups based on placement testing results, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Specialized curriculum is designed and delivered according to the needs of the students as assessed at the beginning of each term. Students may enrol in both AESL 1011 and AESL 1012 as they are not sequential in nature. Students are required to use only English during each three-hour class period.

Prerequisite: All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 1011 cannot obtain credit for AESL 1011.

AESL1012English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes3 ch (3C) (W)

A practical course in the written and spoken use of language designed to meet the requirements of students whose first language is not English. Students are placed in groups based on placement testing results, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Specialized curriculum is designed and delivered according to the needs of the students as assessed at the beginning of each term. Students may enrol in both AESL 1011 and AESL 1012 as they are not sequential in nature. Students are required to use only English during each three-hour class period.

Prerequisite: All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 1012 cannot obtain credit for AESL 1012.

AESL2011Exploration of Literary English for Non-Anglophones3 ch (3C) (W)

More advanced than AESL 1011 and AESL 1012. Exclusively for students whose first language is not English. Encompasses examination of prose and extensive composition. Emphasis is given to consideration of sophisticated English expression. Each student’s level of proficiency is determined through testing, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Students may enrol in both AESL 2011 and AESL 2012 as they are not sequential in nature.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of AESL 1011, AESL 1012 or equivalent proficiency. All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 2011 cannot obtain credit for AESL 2011.

AESL2012Exploration of Literary English for Non-Anglophones3 ch (3C) (W)

More advanced than AESL 1011 and AESL 1012. Exclusively for students whose first language is not English. Encompasses examination of prose and extensive composition. Emphasis is given to consideration of sophisticated English expression. Each student’s level of proficiency is determined through testing, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Students may enrol in both AESL 2011 and AESL 2012 as they are not sequential in nature.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of AESL 1011, AESL 1012 or equivalent proficiency. All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 2012 cannot obtain credit for AESL 2012.