Fall 2025 Engl Lang & Support for Intls

Last generated: Monday, December 15 2025 08:30 AM CST

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

ELSI 010

Reading/Writing

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit. Previously listed as CC 060. Taught in English. Corequisite(s): One of the following as assigned through placement testing: ELSI 021, ELSI 022, ELSI 023, ELSI 024, ELSI 025. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44650LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLOnufrock, DMeet online at set times
44732LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLOnufrock, DMeet online at set times
Continuing Ss Reading/Writing

ELSI 011

Reading/Writing 1, Intensive English for High-Beginning Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at an A1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44713LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWR
44651LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWR1312BSBOnufrock, D; Pallier, S; Vanicek, VMeet on campus

ELSI 012

Reading/Writing 2, Intensive English for Low Intermediate Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 011 or appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at an A2+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44717LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWRMeet on campus
44652LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWR1672BSBBuendia, J; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
44716LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWROnufrock, DMeet on campus

ELSI 013

Reading/Writing 3, Intensive English for Mid-Intermediate Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 012; or approval of the department or appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1-CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44723LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWRMeet on campus
44721LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWR1042AHBierma, C; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
44722LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWROnufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus

ELSI 014

Reading/Writing 4, Intensive English for High Intermediate Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 013 ; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1 CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44729LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWRMeet on campus
44730LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWRMeet on campus
44727LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWR1352BSBOnufrock, D; Stockman, M; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
44728LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMTWR1352BSBOnufrock, D; Stockman, M; Vanicek, VMeet on campus

ELSI 020

Listening/Speaking

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit. Previously listed as CC 050. Taught in English. Corequisite(s): One of the following as assigned through placement testing: ELSI 011, ELSI 012, ELSI 013, ELSI 014, ELSI 015. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44704LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLOnufrock, DMeet online at set times
44733LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLOnufrock, DMeet online at set times
Continuing Listening/Speaking

ELSI 021

Listening/Speaking 1, Intensive English for High-Beginning Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at an A1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44715LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTRMeet on campus
44714LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMW1002SHMay, K; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTR1002SHMay, K; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus

ELSI 022

Listening/Speaking 2, Intensive English for Low Intermediate Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ELSI 021; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at an A2+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44719LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWOnufrock, DMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTROnufrock, DMeet on campus
44720LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWOnufrock, DMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTROnufrock, DMeet on campus
44718LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMW1312BSBOnufrock, D; Stockman, M; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTR1312BSBOnufrock, D; Stockman, M; Vanicek, VMeet on campus

ELSI 023

Listening/Speaking 3, Intensive English for Mid-Intermediate Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ELSI 022; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1- CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44726LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTRMeet on campus
44724LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMW1042AHOnufrock, D; Tatina, N; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTR1042AHOnufrock, D; Tatina, N; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
44725LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWOnufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTROnufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus

ELSI 024

Listening/Speaking 4, Intensive English for High Intermediate Non-Native Speakers

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Taught in English. Open only to non-native speakers of English. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ELSI 023; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1 CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44712LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTRMeet on campus
44701LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMW1672BSBFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTR1672BSBFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
44708LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMW1672BSBFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTR1672BSBFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
44711LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWOnufrock, DMeet on campus
LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMTROnufrock, DMeet on campus

ELSI 041

English for Academic Purposes I

10 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Previously listed as ASP 031. Features active and peer-learning activities to give students opportunities to practice and improve their existing skills in these areas. In addition, introduces students to a variety of relevant technologies, texts and contexts across disciplines with an express purpose of supporting them in becoming successful English-language users in their professional and personal lives. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 014 and 024 (formerly CC 050 and 060) or a 5.0 total on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test or equivalent score on other approved test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological. semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+/B2- CEFR Level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44996LCD09:00 AM - 10:50 AMMTWRF1012SHMeet on campus
45000LCD10:00 AM - 12:20 PMMTWR1632BSBMeet on campus
44969LCD11:00 AM - 01:30 PMMW
LCD01:00 PM - 03:30 PMTR
44966LCD12:00 PM - 02:20 PMMTWR1032SHMeet on campus
44997LCD12:00 PM - 01:50 PMMTWRF3122SHMeet on campus
44968LCD03:00 PM - 05:20 PMMTWR1032SHMeet on campus
44998LCD03:00 PM - 04:50 PMMTWRF
44999LCD03:00 PM - 04:50 PMMTWRF

ELSI 043

English for Academic Purposes II

3 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Previously listed as ASP 032. Introduces students to necessary skills to effectively, accurately and fluently read and write in English with particular focus on academic purposes and contexts. Features active- and peer-learning activities so students may practice and improve existing skills in these areas. Also introduces students to variety of relevant technologies, texts and contexts across disciplines with an express purpose of supporting students in becoming successful English-language users in their professional and personal lives. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 041 (formerly ASP 031) or a 5.5 total on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test or equivalent score on other approved test. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological. semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B2 CEFR Level.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44827LCDARRANGED
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
45064LCD10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWFMeet on campus
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
44964LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1312BSBMeet on campus
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
44974LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
45068LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMF1042AHOnufrock, D; Pallier, S; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMW1162SHOnufrock, D; Pallier, S; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
Restricted to Graduate Non-Degree Chicago, Non-Credit - Chicago, or Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago.
45065LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWF
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
44973LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR1352BSBMeet on campus
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
45066LCD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMMWF1172BSBMeet on campus
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
45067LCD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMMWF
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
44976LCD05:00 PM - 06:15 PMTR1312BSBMeet on campus
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
44977LCD05:00 PM - 06:15 PMTR
Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

ELSI 044

English for Academic Purposes II Lab

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit given. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological. semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B2 CEFR Level. Corequisite(s): Requires concurrent registration in ELSI 043. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44980LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMF14022CDRLCMeet on campus
44979LCD12:30 PM - 01:20 PMRMeet on campus
44981LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMF2082SHMeet on campus

ELSI 045

Reading for Academic Purposes

3 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit given. Recommended Background: Students in this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological. semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B2 CEFR Level. Corequisite(s): Requires concurrent registration in ELSI 043. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44983LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWF1672BSBMeet on campus
45809LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1352BSBOnufrock, DMeet on campus
44985LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMF1102AHBierma, C; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMW3112SHBierma, C; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus

ELSI 047

Live, Learn, Grow: Foundation

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Previously listed as ASP 033. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): For UIC Global International Accelerator Program (IAP) students entering at the Extended Accelerator Program level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45029LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMR1172BSBMeet on campus
45028LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMT1102AHOnufrock, D; Sauers, K; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
45027LCD03:00 PM - 03:50 PMF1032SHMeet on campus

ELSI 048

Live, Learn, Grow: Bridge

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Previously listed as ASP 034. No graduation credit given. Prerequisite(s): For UIC Global International Accelerator Program (IAP) students entering at the Academic Accelerator Program level and all students who completed ELSI 047 in the previous semester. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago, Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago, or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45036LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMW2152BSBOnufrock, D; Sauers, K; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
45037LCD03:00 PM - 03:50 PMW1102AHMay, K; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
45035LCD03:00 PM - 03:50 PMF1042AHOnufrock, D; Pallier, S; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
45034LCD03:30 PM - 04:20 PMR1672BSBMeet on campus
45031LCD05:00 PM - 05:50 PMM1632BSBMeet on campus

ELSI 061

Introduction to Applied Linguistics

1 TO 6 hours. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Taught online. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46702LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLKeller, BMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
4 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
46703LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
4 hours Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 062

Language Teaching Methodologies

1 TO 6 hours. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Taught online. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46704LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLBuendia, J; Keller, BMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
4 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
46705LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLKeller, B; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
4 hours Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 069

Practicum in Language Teaching

1 TO 6 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in term A and term B. No graduation credit. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Taught online. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46707PRARRANGEDARR2ONLBuendia, J; Keller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.
46706PRARRANGEDARR2ONLKeller, BMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.

ELSI 070

Pronunciation

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45852LCDARRANGEDFox, S; Keller, B; Vanicek, VMeet online at set times

ELSI 071

Test Preparation

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45853LCD09:00 AM - 12:50 PMSKeller, BOn campus and online
45854LCD09:00 AM - 12:50 PMFKeller, BOn campus and online
45869LCD09:00 AM - 12:50 PMFKeller, BOn campus and online
45878LCD09:00 AM - 12:50 PMSKeller, BOn campus and online

ELSI 073

Test Preparation: Reading and Listening

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Taught on-line. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45855LCDARRANGEDHamdan, D; Keller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
45856LCDARRANGEDHamdan, D; Keller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 074

Test Preparation: Writing

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Taught online. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45859LCDARRANGEDHamdan, D; Keller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
45860LCDARRANGEDHamdan, D; Keller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 075

Test Preparation: Speaking

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Taught online. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45861LCDARRANGEDHamdan, D; Keller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
45862LCDARRANGEDHamdan, D; Keller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 076

Grammar for Clear Writing

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Taught online. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45863LCDARRANGEDKeller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
45864LCDARRANGEDKeller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 077

Developing Effective Writing

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Taught online. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45865LCDARRANGEDKeller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
45866LCDARRANGEDKeller, B; Vanicek, VMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 081

Conversation Skills

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 024; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended Background: Students entering this course are expected to have syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44759LCD09:00 AM - 12:50 PMSKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.On campus and online
LCD07:00 PM - 08:00 PMTKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.On campus and online
3 hours Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.
44697LCD12:30 PM - 02:45 PMTR1352BSBByrne, T; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
3 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
48943LCD12:30 PM - 02:45 PMTR1352BSBByrne, T; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
3 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.

ELSI 082

Discussion Skills

1 TO 6 hours. Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 024; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended Background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44699LCD12:30 PM - 02:45 PMTR1352BSBByrne, T; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours
46924LCD12:30 PM - 02:45 PMTR1352BSBByrne, T; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, V
3 hours

ELSI 083

Presentation Skills: Developing Effective Methods for Presentations

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit given. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 024; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended Background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44700LCD12:00 PM - 02:15 PMMW1352BSBBuendia, J; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
3 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
48944LCD12:00 PM - 02:15 PMMW1352BSBBuendia, J; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
3 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
44760LCD06:00 PM - 09:00 PMWKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.On campus and online
LCD06:00 PM - 08:00 PMMKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.On campus and online
3 hours Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 084

Delivering Effective Presentations in Your Profession

1 TO 6 hours. Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 024; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended Background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44698LCD12:00 PM - 02:15 PMMW1352BSBBuendia, J; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours
48945LCD12:00 PM - 02:15 PMMW1352BSBBuendia, J; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours

ELSI 085

Advanced Professional Skills

0 TO 6 hours. Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 014; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to VP for Global Engagement. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44705LCDARRANGEDMeet on campus
4 hours

ELSI 086

Effective Written Communication

1 TO 6 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 014; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44706LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMTR1202SHFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
3 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
48946LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMTR1202SHFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
3 hours Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
44761LCD06:00 PM - 08:00 PMRKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.On campus and online
LCD06:00 PM - 09:00 PMMKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.On campus and online
3 hours Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.

ELSI 087

Approaches to Evidence-Based Writing

1 TO 6 hours. Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 014; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44707LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMTR1202SHFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours
48947LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMTR1202SHFox, S; Onufrock, D; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours

ELSI 088

Critical Reading: Preparation for Written and Oral Communication

1 TO 6 hours. Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 014; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44709LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMW1002SHOnufrock, D; Tatina, N; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours
48948LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMW1002SHOnufrock, D; Tatina, N; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours

ELSI 089

Using Evidence-Based Writing in Your Profession

1 TO 6 hours. Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Prerequisite(s): ELSI 014; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or approval of the department. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44710LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMW1002SHOnufrock, D; Tatina, N; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours
48949LCD08:30 AM - 10:50 AMMW1002SHOnufrock, D; Tatina, N; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours

ELSI 090

Chicago, Communication, and Culture

1 TO 6 hours. Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48276LCD09:30 AM - 02:30 PMMTWR
1 hours

ELSI 091

English for Specific Fields

1 TO 20 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. No graduation credit. Open only to non-native speakers of English. Non-native English speakers interested in this course should contact the Tutorium in Intensive English at tutorium@uic.edu. Recommended background: Students entering this course are expected to have the syntactic, phonological, semantic, and rhetorical English language skills needed to function at a B1+ CEFR level. Restricted to Non-Credit - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46165LCDARRANGEDKeller, BMeet on campus
1 hours
46172LCDARRANGEDKeller, BMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Meet on campus
1 hours Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.
46151LCD08:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWKeller, BMeet on campus
3 hours
45867LCD08:30 AM - 10:15 AMMF1202SHKeller, B; Vanicek, VMeet on campus
3 hours
45868LCD03:30 PM - 04:30 PMTR1012SHKeller, B; Vanicek, VMeet online at set times