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American Language Institute (ALI)
The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.
090x Beginning English as a Second Language for International Students (12) Required for international students assessed to have no proficiency in English by the International Student English Examination (ISE). Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.
103x Elective Courses in English as a Second Language for International Students (2-8, FaSpSm) Specialized tutorial classes in listening, speaking, reading, or writing. A maximum of 4 units may be counted toward a degree. Graded CR/NC.
200 Elementary English as a Second Language for International Students (12, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed to be at the beginning level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
210 Low Intermediate ESL (I) for International Students (8, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed to be at the low intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
211 Low Intermediate ESL (II) for International Students (6, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed to have intermediate level writing skills, but pre-intermediate level oral skills or by completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
220 High Intermediate ESL for International Students (6, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed to be at the high intermediate level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
230 Oral Skills for International Graduate Students in Science and Technology (3, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed to be at the intermediate level in oral skills by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
231 Writing Skills for International Graduate Students in Science and Technology (3, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed to be at the intermediate level in writing skills by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
240 Advanced English as a Second Language for International Students (4, FaSpSm) Required for students assessed to be at the advanced level by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC.
258 Writing Workshop (2, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by completion of a lower level ALI course to be at the post-advanced level in all skills except writing. Graded CR/NC.
259 Oral Skills (2, FaSpSm) Required for international students assessed by the International Student English Examination (ISE) or by completion of a lower level ALI course to be at the post-advanced level in all skills except speaking. Graded CR/NC.
262 English for International Business Undergraduates (2, FaSpSm) Post-advanced, business-related writing and speaking skills, emphasizing argumentation and language awareness and accuracy. Preparation for BUAD 302. Required for international business undergraduates. Graded CR/NC.
270 Oral Skills for International Teaching Assistants (3, FaSp) Classroom interaction skills for international teaching assistants, with a focus on the language needed to lead discussions and make presentations. Open to international teaching assistants only.
271 Language Tutorial for International Teaching Assistants (2, FaSp) Individualized tutorial on the language and oral skills used by international teaching assistants in the performance of his or her duties. Based on observation and feedback. Open to international teaching assistants only.