ESL 012 - English As A Second Language Level 1B

Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
A beginning ESL literacy class for students who are not yet literate in English. Students work on development of sound/sign correspondence, word and sentence level literacy, pronunciation, and basic conversation skills. S/U grade option. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
Prerequisite Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate comprehension of very short, simple sentences about familiar topics using phonemic awareness, vocabulary knowledge, and grammar knowledge.
Write short, simple sentences using level-appropriate grammar and writing conventions.
Appropriately respond to classroom instructions, personal information, and statements and questions about a number of simple, everyday topics.
Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.