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 Department:    ELA

 Course #:    21

 Credits:    16

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    16

 CIP:    320304

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

The first course in a three course series for improving English Language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math. Coursework may be contextualized in social science, science, or humanities topics.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 176

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. Demonstrate improved English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills consistent with College and Career Readiness standards.
2. Apply English language skills to understanding of basic math functions.
3. Use basic computer functions for communication, web searches, and work processing.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

1. Information Literacy

Definition: Recognizing when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
1.1 Determine the extent of information needed.

3. Communication

Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
3.1 Recognize, read, and comprehend academic and/or professional writing.
3.2 Recognize, produce and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, group, and public speaking skills.
3.3 Demonstrate effective listening skills.

Course Contents

1. English language listening, speaking, reading and writing.
2. Math vocabulary, interpretation,and word problems.
3. Information technology and basic computer literacy.
4. College and career preparation