ESL 105 - Adv. Conversation & Speaking Skills for Non-Native Speakers

3 Credit(s)

Instruction in verbal and nonverbal communication with small group and public speaking and up to four graded oral presentations. Students will build speaking and listening skills for non-native speakers who have had some fluency instruction in speaking English, but need guided practice in conversation, making presentations and listening in a variety of situations. Other topics to be discussed include self-concept, others’ perceptions, and the importance of being able to communicate in a variety of situations. Includes readings, communication, films and conversation about international and multicultural issues. Student must take the ESL placement test. (This course is equivalent to COM 101). Student must take the Compass ESL test. Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR COMM 100 - Introduction to Communications

Prerequisite(s): ESL 103/COM 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent skill level and ESL 104 with a grade of C or better or placement by the ESL chair after taking placement test
Corequisite(s): ESL 106 and ESL 108