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.

010x Orientation for International Students (1, FaSp) Orientation to the university, its community, the United States generally, and to possible problems for students in an unfamiliar academic environment. Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

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. Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

096x English as a Second Language (2-6, FaSpSm) For USC employees who need instruction and practice in English. Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

103x Elective Courses in English as a Second Language for International Students (2-8, FaSpSm) Special tutorial classes in listening, speaking, reading, or writing. A maximum of 4 units may be counted toward the baccalaureate 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 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 or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: ALI 090 or ALI 200 or ISE scores.

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. Prerequisite: ALI 090 or ALI 200 or ISE scores.

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 or by the completion of a lower level ALI course. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: ALI 090, 200, 210 or 211 or ISE scores.

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 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 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 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 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 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 Argumentation (2, FaSpSm) Argumentative writing for business school international students who are post-advanced ESL but have difficulty taking a strong position and defending it with solid evidence. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: post-advanced ESL-level proficiency.

282x Pedagogy of the American Classroom (2, FaSp) Required for graduate assistants who have been cleared for general language proficiency but who have had little or no teaching experience prior to being assigned classroom duties. Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit. Prerequisite: ISE and TSE/SPEAK.

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