All UWM undergraduate students must meet the English general education requirement (GER) for the Bachelor’s degree. Choose English Language Academy English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses for credit to complete this requirement.
Students enrolled in an EAP courses will be able to:
Develop academic writing and reading skills needed for academic and professional success.
Overcome English language challenges of non-native speakers.
Benefit from in-class and individual instruction (one-on-one or small group) by an experienced ELA writing teacher.
Please see below detailed descriptions of each EAP course.
EAP 100: Introduction to College Writing for Multilingual Students
4 credits
Prereq: Open only to students who are non-native speakers of English; Level 2 earned via TOEFL, IELTS or other tests approved by EAP; level 1 earned via ACT, SAT or Guided English Placement (GEP); or grade of C or better in EAP 110(P).
Building on foundational skills, multilingual students prepare for EAP 101 by advancing their academic reading and writing abilities, while continuing to develop English grammar and vocabulary through coursework and individualized support.
EAP 101: College Writing for Multilingual Students/English 101
3 credits
Prereq: Open only to students who are non-native speakers of English; Level 3 earned via TOEFL, IELTS or other tests approved by EAP; level 2 earned via ACT, SAT or Guided English Placement (GEP); or grade of C or better in EAP 100 (P) or ENGLISH 100 (P).
EAP 101 has the same goals as ENG 101 as it prepares and qualifies multilingual writers for ENGLISH 102 through critical reading, writing, and revision, with an emphasis on rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and academic writing conventions.
ENG 102 (EAP Sections): College Writing and Research
3 credits
Prereq: Open only to students who are non-native speakers of English; Level 3 earned via ACT, SAT; Guided English Placement (GEP); English Placement Test (scores from 2019 or earlier), or a grade of C or better in English 100, English 101, EAP 101, or EAP 118. Registration only through EAP Coordinator, Brooke Haley, haleyb@uwm.edu, Curtin Hall 678.
This course provides Extensive engagement with foundational concepts in information literacy, critical thinking, and writing with genre awareness to approach research as a rhetorical endeavor.
EAP 110: College Reading and Writing Skills for Multilingual Students
4 credits
Prereq: Level 1 earned via TOEFL, IELTS or other tests approved by EAP or self-placement.
This course introduces non-native speakers of English to academic reading strategies and helps develop reading comprehension and critical reading skills along with basic compositional skills. This course is designed for students not ready for the higher-level EAP reading/writing classes. EAP 110 builds reading skills and optimizes future reading success.
EAP 120: Grammar and Editing in English for Multilingual Students
3 credits (No placement test needed.)
Prereq: Open only to undergraduates who are non-native speakers of English. This course provides grammar and editing instruction for intermediate students whose home language is something other than English.
EAP 135: Basic Skills in Academic Listening & Speaking
3 credits (No placement test needed.)
Prereq: Only open to undergraduate non-native speakers of English. This course is for multilingual students who have had limited formal instruction or experience listening to academic lectures or taking notes. This course teaches students pronunciation, skills to give academic presentations, participate effectively in class discussions, take notes on lectures, think critically, and study for and take tests.
EAP 145: Practice in Academic Listening & Speaking
3 credits
Prereq: Open only to undergraduate students who are non-native speakers of English. A grade of C or better in EAP 135(P) or consent of department.
This course is for multilingual students who have had previous formal instruction and experience listening to academic lectures, taking notes, and giving formal talks and presentations. This course reviews and expands on these skills and provides many opportunities to practice and polish.
EAP 420: Academic Writing, Reading, and Grammar for Advanced Multilinguals
4 credits
Refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in reading, writing and grammar through the following coursework:
Write short compositions based on readings: refine composing strategies, text integration, paraphrase, summary, etc.
Improve reading skills and discuss interesting and relevant topics in class.
Becoming familiar with the expectations of the American academic audience.
Building a deeper awareness of socio-cultural aspects of the US.
Meet 1:1 with instructor several times throughout the semester to review your writing skills and grammar.
—Some seats for auditing available
EAP 435: Presentation, Pronunciation, and Listening for Advanced Multilinguals
4 credits
Refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in listening, speaking, and pronunciation though the following coursework:
Refine-tune English pronunciation trouble areas.
Learn how to develop formal presentations and practice them.
Polish discussion skills.
Develop and polish skills to present yourself professionally.
Improve listening skills for both academic and informal contexts.
Meet 1:1 with instructor to improve pronunciation and presentation skills.
—Some seats for auditing available.
I took EAP 145: Practice in Listening and Speaking for Multilingual Students. The instructor, James, made speaking and listening such a fun and engaging experience. At first, I was nervous to speak up in class, but his kind attitude and interactive lessons made it easier for me to open up and practice. Now, I feel much more comfortable speaking English in daily life, and that’s something I’m truly grateful for.
An VietUndergrad from Vietnam
Graduate EAP Courses
(These courses are also available to audit.)
English for Academic (EAP) courses provide multilingual graduate students with opportunities to continue improving their academic English skills. Graduate students (and undergraduates with Junior or Senior Standing) are able to take the following EAP courses:
EAP 420 Academic Writing, Reading, and Grammar for Advanced Multilinguals
4 credits
Refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in reading, writing, and grammar through the following coursework:
Write short compositions based on readings: refine composing strategies, text integration, paraphrase, summary, etc.
Improve reading skills and discuss interesting and relevant topics in class.
Becoming familiar with the expectations of the American academic audience.
Building a deeper awareness of socio-cultural aspects of the US.
Meet 1:1 with instructor several times throughout the semester to review your writing skills and grammar.
—Some seats for auditing available
EAP 435 Presentation, Pronunciation, and Listening for Advanced Multilinguals
4 credits
Refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in pronunciation, listening, speaking, and presentation though the following coursework:
Refine-tune English pronunciation trouble areas.
Learn how to develop formal presentations and practice them.
Polish discussion skills.
Develop and polish skills to present yourself professionally.
Improve listening skills for both academic and informal contexts.
Meet 1:1 with instructor to improve pronunciation and presentation skills.
—Some seats for auditing available.
NB: There is no placement test for EAP 420 or EAP 435
I decided to take EAP 420: Academic Writing, Reading, and Grammar for Advanced Multilinguals to elevate my English proficiency and confidence in using it. Ms. Feiza-Lenz’s patient teaching of writing structure helped me refine my writing, which advanced so much thanks to this class.
