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 Department:    EAP

 Course #:    105

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    330108

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

A semi-intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare degree-seeking students for future 100 level and higher courses.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 75; or instructor permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Speak for understanding and fluency through group discussions, presentations, and debates.
2. Expand level-appropriate academic vocabulary, focusing on correct pronunciation and usage.
3. Participate actively in class and group discussions by using effective discussion strategies, including agreeing/disagreeing; asking for clarification or confirmation; and paraphrasing.
4. Present ideas and topics using research from academically appropriate audio/visual sources.
5. Create an MLA Works Cited page to cite research sources.
6. Use select media such as Microsoft PowerPoint and/or videos to present and convey ideas.
7. Demonstrate academic listening comprehension by developing and utilizing an effective note-taking system.
8. Engage with a variety of listening genres such as lectures, documentaries, interviews, speeches, presentations, and conversations.
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. Group discussions, presentations, and debates
2. Academic vocabulary
3. Pronunciation and intonation
4. MLA
5. Notetaking
6. Listening to lectures, documentaries, interviews, speeches, presentations, and conversations