This course is intended for speakers of other languages who have already achieved a score of 525 or higher on the TOEFL (or an equivalent score on another standardized test of English language proficiency). Students will learn to read academic materials, do basic library research, write short papers in standard academic form, understand academic lectures, and participate in group work and class discussion. Writing Intensive. Students enrolled in ESL 450/ESL 650 are also eligible to enroll in two University of New Hampshire courses. Permission required. Special fee.