ESOL 90F - Beginning English for Speakers of Other Languages Fall

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture, 6 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ESOL 90 on the KCC placement test OR a grade of CR for ESOL 90F/90S OR instructor recommendation. Corequisite(s): ESOL 90LF. Comment: ESOL 90F is repeatable for credit with no maximum. credit limit. Special grading options are NC (earns no credit for the course and must enroll in another semester of ESOL 90F/90S), CR (earns credit for the course but must enroll in another semester of ESOL 90F/90S), and CR+ (earns credit for the course and advances to ESOL 91F/ESOL 91S). ESOL courses employ a three-level grading system reflecting the general principle of language acquisition that language learning is not a linear process. Advancement through the program allows for individual variation in the pace of language development. ESOL 90F provides for accelerated language development of academic English for nonnative speakers. This course includes basic grammar structures, vocabulary development, writing at the paragraph level, and aspects of academic and American culture. Upon successful completion of ESOL 90F, the student should be able to: Retrieve information by identifying key words, recognizing patterns of organization, and identifying generalizations made by the writer. Seek out information to further clarify and extend information received. Work in groups to share and report information Organize and write simple paragraphs using basic sentence structures. Write short journal entries and freewrite. Make simple oral presentations using clear pronunciation. Request information and assistance, provide clarification, negotiate and manage simple interactions.

Credits:

7.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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