English as a Second Language
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Course Description |
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| This course prepares ELL students who want to enter a technical college program with an overview of the kinds of readings common in a technical college classroom. It will also address test-taking and the culture of the American classroom. This course is for ELL students with an intermediate level of English or higher. | |||
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Course Prerequisites |
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| Qualifying score on ESL assessment test OR Grade of `C` or better in ENSL0730 | |||
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Text and References |
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| A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore. | |||
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Course Goals |
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The following goals will be addressed in the course. Read materials related to work and technical studies. Learn and use strategies for reading textbooks, reading packs, handouts and other college-related readings (such as syllabi, course schedules, financial aid documents, etc.). Learn to use reference materials needed for college success. Identify and detail new vocabulary common to technical college classrooms and readings. Acquire understanding and use of above vocabulary. Learn and practice common test-taking strategies for both objective and subjective tests. Study the US educational culture and expectations. Compare and contrast US educational culture and expectations to their own countries. Write journal entries on variety of topics related to career and learning. |
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Course Scheduling |
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The scheduled hours of instruction include fifteen-sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty - thirty-two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the "Course Credits" section of this syllabus for the credit breakdown. |
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Course Requirements and Evaluation |
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| Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course. | |||
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Special Accommodations |
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| The student who has any need for special accommodations in this course is encouraged to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course. | |||
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