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ESL
97- Listening and Speaking I
| 3
hours lecture |
0
hour lab |
3
units |
1.
Catalog Description:
The
first course in the study of English listening and speaking skills designed
for students whose first language is other than English. The course is designed
to improve listening comprehension as well as to increase fluency and accuracy
in spoken English in both academic and vocational environments. Students will
practice skills learned in ESL 70, learn and use new vocabulary, and acquire
academic skills such as selective listening, note taking, and problem solving.
Non-degree applicable.
2.
Course Prerequisites
Successful
Completion of ESL 80 and ESL 81 or advisory placement in ESL 96 based on an
ESL assessment process.
3.
Course Objectives
a.
Practice vocabulary and grammar learned in ESL 96 in discussions and presentations.
b.
Read short passages and listen to short lectures on various academic and vocational topics, discuss the topics as a class or in small groups, and make
presentations on those topics.
c.
Learn and correctly use new academic and vocational vocabulary in discussions and presentations.
d.
Learn and practice academic skills such as selective listening, note
taking, and problem solving.
4.
Minimum Student Materials
a. texts
b. dictionary
c. writing materials
5.
Minimum Instructional Facilities
a. Standard classroom with moveable chairs and blackboard.
b. Overhead projector and screen.
c. TV and VCR
6.
Course Content
a.
Vocabulary and grammar learned in ESL 96 such as the present, present progressive, regular and irregular past, past progressive and future forms of
verbs; and present forms of modals will be used in readings, lectures,
discussions, and presentations to reinforce basic skills.
b.
Students will read short passages and listen to audio taped or video taped lectures
in a variety of areas such as attending college, taking math and science
courses, and working in the community. Students will then discuss information
learned in readings and lectures as a class or in small groups and
give presentations on the
information giving their personal or cultural
viewpoint.
c.
Students will learn new vocabulary in the context of readings and lectures and
use that vocabulary in discussions and presentations.
d.
Students will analyze readings and lectures using academic skills such as listening
selectively, taking notes, or problem solving.
7.
Method of Instruction
a.
Pre-reading exercises and discussion will be used before passages are
read or lectures are listened to. Students will discuss topics as a class,
in small groups or pairs.
b.
Students will prepare short presentations or role-plays on discussed topics
both in class and out.
c.
Students will practice new vocabulary in discussions and presentations.
d.
Students will be taught academic skills and practice selective listening and
note taking on specific lectures. They will also practice problem solving
skills in content areas such as math and science.
8.
Method of Evaluation
a.
Completion of homework assignments to include reading exercises, written responses, comprehension exercises, and presentation preparation.
b.
Quizzes and Tests
c.
Written or oral in-class midterm and final exams
d.
Classroom participation to include group discussion and group or individual
presentation
9.
Texts and References
a.
Required Texts
(1) Chamot, Anna. Building Bridges 1. Boston, Mass: Heinle & Heinle
Publishers, 1992.
(2) Chapters 1-5 of:
Chamot, Anna. Building Bridges 2. Boston, Mass: Heinle & Heinle Publishers,
1992
b. Supplementary Texts
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