ESOL 0010 - Elementary Listening/Speaking

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course helps students to build oral and aural comprehension skills through intensive practice in speaking and understanding American English. Students learn to identify significant aspects of academic lectures and respond appropriately in academic discussions. Particular attention is given to vocabulary, fluency, and pronunciation. Semesters available: Day - F UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Describe their understanding of topics and relate their experiences	One-minute oral reports in weeks 2-3 and 5-7 evaluated by rubric
Present 3-minute speeches on assigned topic	Speech evaluated by rubric in weeks 4 and 8
Comprehend spoken American English used in class discussions	Quizzes and exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
Discuss topics introduced in class and lecture recordings	Class discussions assessed weekly throughout the term
Use key vocabulary words and phrases accurately	Oral and written exercises and final exam in week 8
Comprehend academic lectures at an elementary level in various subjects and distinguish important from less important points in written notes	Exercises and notes and final exam in week 8
Compare and contrast typical organization of college classroom activities by subject areas	Exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
Pronounce common words and phrases correctly	Oral exercises throughout the term and final exam

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
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