ESOL 0110 - Low Intermediate 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 low-intermediate listening and speaking skills important for their success in American college classes. Through intensive practice, students learn to develop better listening and note-taking skills and participate effectively in class discussions. Students also practice correct pronunciation and build their vocabulary skills to aid in listening comprehension and speaking fluency. Semesters available: based on need UG 3 Lecture Hour(s); College Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Learning Outcome |
Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met |
Communication – Written |
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Communication – Speech |
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence |
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Critical Thinking |
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Information Literacy |
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Quantitative Literacy |
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
Outcomes |
Assessments – How it is met & When it is met |
1. Express an understanding of topics and relate own experiences
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One-minute oral summary of a lecture in week 2 and one-minute reports in weeks 3, 5, and 7 evaluated by rubric |
2. Present a 3-minute speech on assigned topics |
Speech evaluated by rubric in weeks 4 and 8 |
3. Demonstrate comprehension of academic lectures at a low intermediate level in various subjects
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Exercises and notes and final exam in week 8 |
4. Demonstrate effective note-taking skills on lectures |
Quizzes and exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8 |
5. Discuss topics introduced in class and lecture recordings
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Class discussions assessed weekly throughout the term |
6. Use effective techniques to participate in class discussions
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Exercises throughout the term and final exam |
7. Learn to define and use key vocabulary words and phrases accurately
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Oral and written exercises and final exam in week 8 |
8. Pronounce correctly words and phrases at a low intermediate level
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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
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