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This course will examine language use in different situations. It will explore appropriate and inappropriate language in a number of social and professional contexts. Topics include the differences between formal and informal language, attitudes toward language use, the use of slang and jargon, and language functions. Prerequisite(s): Not open to native speakers of English or non-native speakers enrolled in Writing Skills Development. Assessment by DAL to ascertain English language proficiency appropriate for this course. 5 quarter hours or 3 semester hours

Students develop a project related to their acquisition of either a foreign language or ESL with faculty approval. 2-5 quarter hours or 1-3 semester hours (formerly ESL490, APL490) Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education on a case-by-case basis.

Students select topics of special interest for self- improvement in the areas of target language acquisition and cultural awareness. More than one registration is permitted since topics vary each term. 2-5 quarter hours OR 1-3 semester hours (formerly ESL495, APL495) Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements on a case-by-case basis.