English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course Descriptions

4 credits

• This course uses focused coursework and personalized support to advance the academic reading, writing, and language skills multilingual students need to succeed in EAP 101.
  • Develop vocabulary and reading comprehension by reading texts from a variety of genres, including one short novel.
  • Improve clarity with direct grammar instruction of common language trouble spots.
  • Practice integrating and documenting outside information into well organized and developed essays.
  • Organize ideas into paragraphs and paragraphs into 2 essays.
  • Meet one-on-one with instructor for individualized feedback and support at least twice in the semester.
  • Recommended for multilingual students wanting more time to work on fundamental academic reading and writing before working with complex texts and rhetorical analysis.

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). 

3 credits

• 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.
  • Rhetorically analyze and synthesize a variety of texts on the theme of “happiness.”
  • Write and revise 3 major assignments and turn in several low stakes assignments and quizzes throughout the semester.
  • Fine-tune grammar and language trouble spots through extensive instructor feedback and three individual conferences in the semester.
  • Recommended for multilingual students who lack confidence with academic reading and writing and/or experience with rhetorical analysis who would prefer a small class size and additional support.

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).

3 credits

• This course provides extensive engagement with foundational concepts in 21st century information literacy, critical thinking, and writing with genre awareness to approach research as a rhetorical endeavor.
  • Develop understanding of rhetorical situations and modality and how those concepts aid writing and research.
  • Write and revise 3 major assignments and turn in several low stakes assignments and quizzes throughout the semester.
  • Apply rhetorical concepts and research strategies to create a public-facing research project on a theme explored in class.
  • Recommended for multilingual students who prefer a small class size and additional writing support.

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.

4 credits

• EAP 110 teaches fundamental academic reading and writing skills to prepare students for future coursework in EAP 100 and all university courses.
  • Learn a variety of academic reading strategies that help identify the main ideas and important supporting details.
  • Develop academic vocabulary and tools for determining unknown words in a text.
  • Develop reading comprehension and critical reading skills by reading short texts from a variety of genres.
  • Build foundational writing skills: master sentence clarity, paragraph development, and essay structure.
  • Recommended for students not ready for the higher-level EAP reading/writing classes.

Prereq: Level 1 earned via TOEFL, IELTS or other tests approved by EAP or self-placement.

3 credits (No placement test needed.)

• This course builds the English grammar and vocabulary multilingual students need to communicate clearly and accurately in English. Students will also develop essential editing skills to proofread and correct their own writing without the use of AI.
  • Learn basic sentence rules and punctuation to clearly express your ideas.
  • Review common grammar mistakes that interfere with clarity and meaning: verb tense, word forms, modals, gerunds, infinitives, and parallel structure.
  • Learn a variety of transitions to make writing more cohesive.
  • Recommended for low-intermediate multilingual students who lack confidence and struggle with academic writing in English due to grammar and vocabulary issues.

Prereq: Open only to undergraduates who are non-native speakers of English. This course provides grammar and editing instruction for low-intermediate students whose home language is something other than English.

3 credits (No placement test needed.)

• This course helps students develop important academic listening and speaking skills and gain confidence speaking in English in class.
  • Learn to recognize the organization of a lecture and to listen for phrases that indicate important information is coming.
  • Learn and practice techniques to take notes and increase note-taking speed.
  • Organize and deliver a variety of presentation types with confidence.
  • Improve pronunciation and get individual feedback on your specific trouble-spots.
  • Gain confidence participating in class small and large group discussions.
  • Recommended for multilingual students who have had little or no experience listening to lectures, taking notes, or giving presentations in English in a university setting.
• Prereq: Only open to undergraduate non-native speakers of English.

3 credits

• 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. ​
  • Create several presentations on a variety of topics throughout the semester.
  • Improve pronunciation of common trouble spots for multilingual students.
  • Plan and record a podcast with a classmate.
  • Create a capstone video that integrates a variety of listening and speaking skills practiced throughout the semester.

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.

4 credits

This course refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in reading, writing and grammar and prepares them for success in graduate school and beyond.

• 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 U.S.
• Meet individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to review your writing skills and grammar.
• Recommended for multilingual juniors, seniors, and graduate students who want to fine-tune their academic writing without the help of AI.

—Some seats for auditing available

4 credits

This course refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in listening, speaking, and pronunciation though relevant and engaging coursework and class activities.

• Fine-tune English pronunciation trouble areas.
• Learn how to develop formal presentations and practice them.
• Improve discussion skills in small and large group settings.
• Develop and polish skills to present yourself professionally.
• Improve listening skills for both academic and informal contexts.
• Meet individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to improve pronunciation and presentation skills.
• Recommended for juniors, seniors, and graduate students who want to fine-tune their speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills for academic and professional contexts.

—Some seats for auditing available.

4 credits

This course refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in reading, writing and grammar and prepares them for success in graduate school and beyond.

• 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 U.S.
• Meet individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to review your writing skills and grammar.
• Recommended for multilingual juniors, seniors, and graduate students who want to fine-tune their academic writing without the help of AI.

—Some seats for auditing available

4 credits

This course refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in listening, speaking, and pronunciation though relevant and engaging coursework and class activities.

• Fine-tune English pronunciation trouble areas.
• Learn how to develop formal presentations and practice them.
• Improve discussion skills in small and large group settings.
• Develop and polish skills to present yourself professionally.
• Improve listening skills for both academic and informal contexts.
• Meet individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to improve pronunciation and presentation skills.
• Recommended for juniors, seniors, and graduate students who want to fine-tune their speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills for academic and professional contexts.

—Some seats for auditing available.

NB: There is no placement test for EAP 420 or EAP 435