ESL in Content Areas II
Overview
Subject area
ESL
Catalog Number
25
Course Title
ESL in Content Areas II
Department(s)
Description
This intermediate 6-hour content-based ESL course utilizes subject matter from selected disciplines. In reponse to the topics discussed, students will expand their vocabulary and improve their grammar within an integrated skills content that will permit practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. This course will target linguistic and critcal thinking skills through intermediate-level content material designed to motivate students to participate in class discussions and to prepare written assignments related to the various topics presented. The course will reinforce structures covered previously and will go on to cover intermediate-level grammar structures required for academic literacy. By writing multiple drafts for a variety of assignments, students will develop the ability to revise and edit their work. Assessment of student performance will be based on comprehension of and written/oral response to uniform interdisciplinary content.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
2
Maximum Units
2
Academic Progress Units
6
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
6
Requisites
011374