Stony Brook University English Language Program

Students learn rhetorical concepts and apply them to produce various genres of writing appropriate to different rhetorical situations. They will use revision to develop texts through multiple drafts, edit work to produce polished texts, and reflect upon their writing process. Students will practice reading complex texts and using information technologies. (G1: Basic Communication)

• 3 credits; 3 lecture hours

Students read and analyze stories by authors from around the world. They consider various aspects of narrative and explore different modes of storytelling. The study of short fiction prepares students to read more widely on their own in the future. (G7: Humanities)

• 3 credits; 3 lecture hours
• Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent.

With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the English skills taught in the co-requisite ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work.

• 1 credit; 3 lab hours
• Co-requisite(s): ES 123.

For students who need to improve their skills in English as a second language. Instruction is given in reading and writing English, with some practice in listening and speaking. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 023. More than one semester of ES 023/123 may be needed. Additional ESL instruction (ES 024) is required after successful completion of ES 023/123.

• Co-requisite(s): ES 023.
• 2 credits; 2 lecture hours