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2021-2022 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


ESOL0240

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ESOL 0240 - High Intermediate Topics in Culture


Academic Division: Liberal Arts
Academic Discipline: English for Speakers of Other Languages
Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD
4 Credit(s)
This course introduces aspects of North American culture that contribute to academic success helping students to obtain the personal success strategies and practical skills necessary to reach their educational objectives. Students will explore topics related to academic success: personal responsibility, self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, college expectations, time utilization, test-taking, communication skills, study techniques, listening skills, library use, and use of College resources. They will also discuss cultural factors affecting academic achievement through reading, doing Internet research, role playing, lunching with faculty and other students, taking weekly field trips to places related to academic practices and values being examined) and reporting on discoveries. Semesters Available: Offered based on need UG
2 Lab Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s);
Standard Grading Scale
93-100      A

90 - 92      A-

87- 89       B+

83 - 86      B

80 -82       B-

77- 79       C+

73 - 76      C

70 -72       C-

67- 69       D+

63 - 66      D

60 -62       D-

00- 59       F


Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.*  Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal. 

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation, 


Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link

 

 


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