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PREPARATORY YEAR PROGRAM COURSES

ENG

iENG 001 – Intensive English Writing and Reading I
Credits: 6 (0,12,0) - Prerequisite: None

The Intensive English Program is designed for students with the limited experience of using
English who need intensive instruction and practice in all aspects of the English language to
help them to succeed in PSU’s Preparatory Year Program. This course, IENG 001, aims to build
the students’ skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.

iENG 002 – Intensive English Speaking and Listening I
Credits: 6 (0,12,0) - Prerequisite: None

The Intensive English Program is designed for students with the limited experience of using
English who need intensive instruction and practice in all aspects of the English language to
help them to succeed in PSU’s Preparatory Year Program. This course, IENG 002, aims to build
the students’ skills in listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar.

ENG 010 – Academic English Reading And Writing I
Credits: 4 (0,10,0) - Prerequisite: None

ENG 010 Reading and Writing is a required introductory course for incoming students to help
them read and write at the literal and analytical level. The primary objective is to make
students better & informed readers and writers who can discuss and contribute ideas and
vocabulary learned to various language learning situations.

ENG 020 – Academic English Speaking and Listening I
Credits: 4 (0,10,0) - Prerequisite: None

ENG 020 prepares students to communicate effectively in English speaking environments,
both academic/professional and social. Students will also increase their fluency by sharing in
class discussions, role plays, and presentations. A significant part of the course will be
dedicated to students’ vocabulary development (expanding colloquial expressions and
functional language used in everyday speech and in academia context).

ENG 030 – Academic English Reading and Writing II
Credits: 4 (0,10,0) - Prerequisite: ENG 010

This is the second and final required reading and writing course in the English Preparatory
Year Program. This course further enhances and builds upon reading strategies, writing
processes and study skills taught in the Reading and Writing course ENG 010. It aims to
introduce deeper text analysis to broaden students’ academic vision. Students will develop
critical thinking skills while working with texts which require understanding at different
levels of cognition. This course prepares students for college-level studies.

ENG 040 – Academic English Speaking and Listening II
Credits: 4 (0,10,0) - Prerequisite: ENG 020

ENG 040 is the second and final listening, speaking and grammar course in the English
Preparatory Year Program. This course enables students to understand a wide variety of
listening texts in different environments (interviews, documentaries, articles and lectures).
At the end of this course, students should be able to express themselves fluently, effectively