ESOL0850 ESOL Skills Workshop

This course will increase students' skills in grammar, writing, and academic communication needed for success in college and the workplace. This course is designed for students who need to complete the required ESOL credits outside of their regular cohort. At the beginning of the course, each student will meet with the instructor to develop a study plan.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

None

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Write unified paragraphs with clear introduction, body, and conclusion
Use a variety of cohesive devices (transitions, pronouns, etc.) within paragraphs
Develop basic real-time writing skills
Develop basic word processing skills
Demonstrate basic email skills
Demonstrate basic computer skills
Demonstrate basic note-taking skills
Discuss college level academic topics
Develop academic vocabulary
Present orally
Demonstrate an awareness of pronunciation rules in American English
Develop strategies to improve pronunciation

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

4