ESOL 0040 - Elementary 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 the relationship of American culture and language. Students will learn to understand and use American idioms and will explore interesting aspects of American culture through browsing news articles, taking weekly field trips to local places of interest (for example, shopping mall, Amish farm, theater, museum, farmers’ market) and reporting on discoveries, and discussing observations from daily life. 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
1. Interpret accurately and use common American idioms	Oral and written exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
2. Identify historical events and attitudes that have shaped American language	Oral and written exercises throughout the term and final exam in week
3. Identify common customs related to shopping, driving, traveling, reporting crimes and accidents, and going out for recreation/amusement.	Discussion, written exercises, and reports throughout the term and final exam in week 8

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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