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
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. Express an understanding of topics and relate own experiences	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	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	Class discussions assessed weekly throughout the term
6. Use effective techniques to participate in class discussions	Exercises throughout the term and final exam
7. Learn to define and use key vocabulary words and phrases accurately	Oral and written exercises and final exam in week 8
8. Pronounce correctly words and phrases at a low intermediate level	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
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link