Communicative Situations arising from themes and topics common to EASL 0344 and the corequisite 0354.
1. a. language functions, such as reporting and disagreeing, expressed in different ways in a
variety of settings, especially problem situations.
b. conversational signals, such as interrupting, changing the subject, especially those used in
problem situations, or formal discussions.
2 Presentation format, including rhetorical patterns and discourse markers.
3. Simple notetaking techniques.
4. Use of register (formal, informal language).
5. Cultural appropriateness (responding in accordance with cultural expectations).
The instructor will facilitate, observe and evaluate students' participation in communicative activities. Whole and small group instruction will be combined with individual assistance and student directed learning. Students will participate in the setting of goals by identifying their communicative and language development needs, and will participate in the selection of learning activities.
The course is a college preparatory course and students will be marked on a MASTERY basis. Mastery will be granted to students who achieve over 70% on a series of in-class and out-of-class assessments.
Within relevant educational, employment, personal and social contexts, students will:
1. Understand and respond appropriately to what is being said in a variety of settings, especially in
problem situations.
2. Understand and respond to what is being said in formal discussions.
3. a. understand short presentations;
b. note main points, and important supporting points of short presentations;
c. use notes to complete simple academic assignments.
4. Recognize and understand formal and informal language.
5. Recognize and interpret cultural features of communication.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
Materials will be supplied.
Students may be required to purchase a textbook and blank cassettes.
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| Institution | Transfer Details for EASL 0344 | |
|---|---|---|
| There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. | ||