ELA 055 - Connect I: 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: ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for ELA 65.

Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing and permission of ELA and EAP department chairs.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Speak for understanding by focusing on English for everyday communication.
Demonstrate ability to pronounce and distinguish basic vowel and consonant sounds; basic syllables; word stress; minimal pairs; linking words; word endings; thought groups; and reductions.
Present topics and new vocabulary using select media such as Microsoft PowerPoint and/or videos.
Take notes on presentations, lectures, and videos.
Effectively ask conversational questions.
Effectively ask content questions about presentations, lectures, and class discussions.
Engage in an experiential learning project such as the International Music Collective radio show and/or the Conversation Partner Program.
Demonstrate global citizenship, critical thinking, and metacognition.

Course Contents

Everyday communication
Pronunciation
Student presentations and projects
Notetaking
Listening to presentations, lectures, and videos

Instructional Units: 9