ABE 061 - ESL 5: Listening and Speaking

15 Credits

Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening and speaking. ESL 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores 229-235.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESL Level 4 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 5.
Active Date 20200110T13:10:13

Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 35
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline

Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
Introduction to and mastery of Level 5 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
Exit assessment of existing skill level.

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to discuss, summarize, and analyze a variety of academic and non-academic topics

Demonstrate the ability to present a well-analyzed and logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation

Accurately use Level 5 learned academic vocabulary and grammar

Effectively use technology to communicate and collaborate with others

Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 5