ABE 003 - ESL 1: Listening and Speaking

15 Credits

Designed for adults who may not be literate in any language and/or who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, and technology skills. ESL 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 181-193.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESL students whose English proficiency is at the literacy level (CASAS scores between 181-193).
Active Date 20200110T11:36:51

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15
OEE 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 1 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 speak with a partner following topic prompts

Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly in front of class

Accurately use Level 1 learned vocabulary and grammar

Use transition skills appropriate to ESL 1