ESL 115 - Community As Classroom Lab

0 Credit(s)

Includes writing and conversation labs that provide extra practice with difficult classroom concepts, from grammar and vocabulary to fluency and conversation. Features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms. Although some workshops/labs may be required, students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Students who take this course for credit may have extra required workshops/labs.

Co-reqs: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE/ECI prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in this zero credit course. Students may opt to take it for one credit repeatedly with chair permission.
Course Type: Lab
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) The student will be able to employ technology effectively to enhance their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, as measured by the completion of appropriate-level technology-assisted tasks with 85% accuracy.

CLO 2) The student will be able to demonstrate enhanced auditory and fluency skills, as evidenced by a 10% increase in accuracy on skills-based assessments after engaging in listening and speaking activities.

CLO 3) The student will expand their cultural knowledge of the United States and each other’s countries, as demonstrated by an appropriate-level cultural comparison project with at least 80% accuracy in content and analysis.

CLO 4) The student will exhibit increased proficiency in spoken and written English, shown by a 10% improvement in fluency, accuracy, and clarity, as assessed through a rubric and self-assessment in classroom, campus, and community settings.