ESL 046 - Intermediate Listening/Speaking II

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

English As A Second Language

Description:

This course emphasizes the comprehension and production of longer segments of speech. Students entering the course should be able to extend a narrative to several sentences. The class covers speaking in everyday situations, conventions of speaking in academic settings (e.g., participating in class discussions) and pronunciation. Students normally take this course with Intermediate Reading II (ESL 045) and Intermediate Writing II (ESL 044). An additional two hours each week of lab time will provide extra listening practice. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Use different levels of politeness in a variety of situations. Speak spontaneously at an extended level of discourse. Organize and deliver a five to seven minute presentation. Contribute to group problem-solving discussions. Use listening strategies to understand the main points in longer narratives and conversation, some unsimplified. Take notes on extended narratives. Improve pronunciation and intonation. Demonstrate grammatical accuracy in most everyday conversational situations.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: ESL 036 or appropriate placement test scores.

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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