ESOL 0320 - Advanced Reading/Writing

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course helps students develop reading and essay writing skills needed for success in American college classes. Students learn to write well organized, well developed and accurate essays of various types (description, comparison-contrast, cause-effect, and classification, Students practice effective reading techniques and expand their vocabulary to increase speed and comprehension at a high-intermediate level. Semesters available: Offered based on need UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ESOL 0220 ; Minimum Grade C-;

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
Demonstrate the ability to plan, write, and revise unified, coherent, well-developed expository essays	WRIT0090 Writing Standards applied to major course essays and the final exam essay. Met by the end of the term
Write logical, clear, concise sentences	WRIT0090 Writing Standards applied to major course essays and final exam essay; reading responses; grammar assignments. Met throughout the term
Apply knowledge of grammar, mechanics, and spelling conventions to writing assignments during the revision process	Final graded versions of essays throughout the semester
Use expanded and appropriate vocabulary in essays	Exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
Demonstrate an increased reading speed and comprehension appropriate for an advanced level	Journal on assigned reading, exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
Identify main ideas, supporting ideas, and organization patterns in reading in various subject areas	Exercises and final exam in week 8
Demonstrate critical reading skills: analyze, summarize, interpret, and evaluate written arguments	Reading responses throughout the term

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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