ABE 61 - ESOL 5: Advanced Listening and Speaking

11 Credits

Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening and speaking. ESOL 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores 239 and above.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESOL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESOL Level 4 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 5.
Active Date 20250401T11:37:18

Grading Basis BEdA
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-11
OEE Yes
Class Limit 35
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 121
Total Contact Hours 121
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
ESOL 5 SL.1
Engage in nuanced, meaningful, and clear discussions to summarize and critically evaluate a variety of academic and non-academic topics

ESOL 5 S/L.2
Express complex ideas, perspectives, and critical reasoning using clear speech and visual elements effectively and appropriately for diverse contexts and purposes.

ESOL 5 S/L.3
Apply active listening strategies to understand, evaluate, and make inferences about complex topics, including extended authentic speech, with minimal assistance.

ESOL 5 T.2
Demonstrate ability to manage school demands, reflect on learning, and self-assess with minimal assistance.

ESOL 5 T.3
Plan effectively for and make specific arrangements to achieve college or career goals with limited assistance.