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 Department:    ELA

 Course #:    65

 Credits:    9

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    9

 CIP:    32.0305

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for ELA 75.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing, B- (80%) or higher in ELA 055, or permission of ELA and EAP department chairs

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 99

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Speak for understanding through partner interviews, group discussions, and presentations.
2. Demonstrate ability to comprehend, pronounce, and define level-appropriate academic vocabulary.
3. Use correct words stress in sentences; pronounce syllable schwa sounds; demonstrate speech melody; and clearly emphasize focus groups.
4. Present new vocabulary, ideas, and topics.
5. Use select media such as Microsoft PowerPoint and/or videos to give presentations on assigned topics.
6. Take notes that correctly utilize key words, abbreviations, and symbols.
7. Demonstrate academic listening comprehension by identifying main ideas and answering questions about assigned listening material.
8. Engage in experiential learning projects such as participating in on-campus activities and/or the Head Start story-telling project.
9. Demonstrate global citizenship, critical thinking, and metacognition.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Pair and group communication
2. Pronunciation and intonation
3. Student presentations and projects
4. Notetaking
5. Listening to presentations, lectures, and videos