ESLC 0310ESL Listening/Speaking Advanced

Catalog

<span style="color:#000000">Develops listening and speaking skills in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in educational, vocational and/or personal English-speaking contexts. Additionally, emphasis is placed on developing non-native speakers’ advanced oral communication and listening competencies. Emphasis on developing non-native speakers’ intermediate listening and speaking skills to facilitate natural communication. Speaking skills are developed through individual presentations and interactions in pairs, small groups, and large groups. Students participate in advanced level listening activities through in- and out-of-class interactions as well as authentic oral texts in the form of videos and audio clips. Focus is given to students’ spoken grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and exposure to U.S. culture. Lab required. Prerequisite: ESL New Student Assessment for ESLC 0310; or successful completion of ESLC 0305. 3 credit hours. (D) <br /> <br /><i>Note: May not be used to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree.</i> <p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><i></i> <p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><i>ESLC 0305, ESLC 0310, ESLC 0325, and ESLX 0305 may be taken for a combined total of no more than 9 credit hours.</i>