English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes Courses
4 cr. Undergraduate.
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.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in EAP 110(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
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.
Prerequisites: Level 3 earned via TOEFL, IELTS or other tests approved by EAP; or 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).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Multilingual students build academic vocabulary, improve reading comprehension and critical reading skills, and develop foundational writing abilities, with some focused instruction in English language use.
Prerequisites: Level 1 earned via TOEFL, IELTS or other tests approved by EAP or self-placement.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
English grammar instruction and opportunities for multilingual students to refine and edit their own writing in an academic context.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to multilingual undergraduates whose first language is not English.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Academic presentation, pronunciation, listening, and lecture note-taking skill development for multilingual students with no previous formal instruction in these areas.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to multilingual undergraduates whose first language is not English.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Academic presentation, pronunciation, listening, and lecture note-taking skill development for multilingual students with previous formal instruction in these areas.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in EAP 135(P) or consent of department.
Course Rules: Open only to multilingual undergraduates whose first language is not English.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Level up English by refining academic writing, reading, and grammar skills with an emphasis on U.S. academic conventions. Practice discussing and integrating course readings effectively. Regular one-on-one conferences address individual learning needs.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: May enroll in one fall and one spring term to a combined total of 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Speak with confidence by fine-tuning your presentation, pronunciation, and listening skills with an emphasis on U.S. academic conventions. Target common pronunciation challenges and receive personalized support with regular one-on-one conferences.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: May enroll in one fall and one spring term to a combined total of 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/