Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ESL 444
Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
This course focuses on the development of English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on explicit, direct grammar instruction. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary-building and writing. Pronunciation practice and discussion of cross-cultural topics are also included.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend, analyze and respond to reading and listening intermediate materials.
- Write a group of topic-related sentences using level specific grammar and vocabulary.
- Demonstrate understanding and usage of level-specific grammar and vocabulary in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Transferability
- Not transferable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly ESL 344
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL 234 or ESL 434 with a grade of C or better
- Corequisite(s)
- Advisory(ies)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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