ESL 007 - Listening and Oral Communication

Institution:

University of Southern Maine

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Description:

This intermediate to high-intermediate course is part of the curriculum of the Intensive English Language program. The course focuses on the improvement of the listening and oral skills that are necessary for the university classroom. Much of the material is derived from authentic sources, such as radio and television broadcasts, as well as lectures on a variety of topics that might be encountered in a university setting. The primary goal of the course is to assist students in recognizing a variety of spoken English and to discuss and respond to the issues. Students will also be exposed to a wide variety of vocabulary and grammatical structure as it arises in context. (The credit for this course does not apply toward a baccalaureate or an associate degree.) Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Cr 1.5.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 780-4141

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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