EAP 065 - Connect II: Listening and Speaking

Credits: 9
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 99
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: An intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for EAP 75.

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; C or higher in EAP 55; or instructor permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Speak for understanding through partner interviews, group discussions, and presentations.
Use level-appropriate academic vocabulary.
Use correct words stress in sentences, pronounce syllable schwa sounds, and demonstrate speech melody.
Share new vocabulary, ideas, and topics.
Use select media such as Microsoft PowerPoint and/or videos to give presentations on assigned topics.
Take notes that correctly utilize key words, abbreviations, and symbols.
Identify main ideas about assigned listening material.
Engage in experiential learning projects (such as participating in on-campus activities and/or the Head Start story-telling project).
Communicate how power, privilege, equity, and empathy affect our daily lives by engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse texts and media.

Course Contents

Pair and group communication
Pronunciation and intonation
Student presentations and projects
Notetaking
Listening to presentations, lectures, and videos

Instructional Units: 9