English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course Descriptions

4 credits

• 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.
  • Practice integrating and documenting outside information into well organized and developed essays.
  • 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.
  • Meet one-on-one with instructor for individualized feedback and support at least twice in the semester.

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.
  • Practice writing accurate, complete, and well-organized summaries of a variety of texts.
  • Learn about and analyze strategies writers use to express their purpose and appeal to their audience.
  • Identify connections between texts and synthesize them, effectively integrating supporting evidence .
  • Fine-tune grammar and language trouble spots through extensive instructor feedback and three individual conferences in the semester.

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 information literacy, critical thinking, and writing with genre awareness to approach research as a rhetorical endeavor.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 U.S.
• Meet individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to review your writing skills and grammar.

—Some seats for auditing available

4 credits

Refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in listening, speaking, and pronunciation though the following coursework:

• Fine-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 individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to improve pronunciation and presentation skills.

—Some seats for auditing available.

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 U.S.
• Meet individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to review your writing skills and grammar.

—Some seats for auditing available

4 credits

Refines advanced students’ overall confidence and skills in pronunciation, listening, speaking, and presentation though the following coursework:

• Fine-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 individually with instructor several times throughout the semester to improve pronunciation and presentation skills.

—Some seats for auditing available.

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