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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes development of vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and speaking skills through group discussions, role plays, oral presentations, and interactive tasks. Content units reflect student interest in social and global issues and in situations from everyday life. Laboratory is required. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: ESL 112 or placement by examination
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Expands listening and speaking skills for academic activities such as note-taking during class lectures, summarizing and reporting information taken from the media, debating, taking part in discussions, and interviewing. Individual programs in pronunciation and clear speech are provided as needed. Laboratory is required. (Offered: Every Spring) Prereq: ESL 113 or placement by examination
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes development of intermediate level English vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening skills through viewing and class discussion of the ESOL video drama "Connect with English." Course content includes basicaspects of North American culture such as career development, family responsibilities, and U. S. travel. Reading and writing activities provide additional language practice. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 112 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Provides practice for non-native speakers in American English pronunciation as it relates to basic patterns of spelling. Techniques from phonetics and phonics help students master "exceptions" or words with irregular spelling and/or pronunciation. Students apply understanding of sounds, rhythm, intonation, spelling of syllables, and spelling rules in creative practice for people with diverse learning styles. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: ESL 112 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Advanced topics in English grammar for bilingual students. Topics include verb tenses for narration; adjectives and prepositional phrases for description; active and passive voice; agreement and sentence combining; sentence transitions; time expressions; articles; and vocabulary. Students contrast U.S. styles of writing and class participation with writing and class participation styles in other countries. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: ESL 104, or ESL 108, or permission of instructor
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Introduces English language and cultural patterns to students who are working or seeking work in the American workplace. Topics include basic English vocabulary for employment, basic mathematical operations in English, interacting with co-workers and supervisors, using electronic communications, resume writing, labor laws in the U.S. and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and cultural expectations on the job. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: For students whose native language is not English. Intermediate level of English proficiency determined by ESOL placement examination. Contact ESOL Program Coordinator. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 110 or CIS 110 or basic proficiency in computer skills.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces strategies for improving reading comprehension, using the dictionary and expanding vocabulary. Students present oral and written book reports and focus on active reading of fiction and non-fiction on a variety of topics. Laboratory is required. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: Placement by examination
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, book reports, note-taking and test-taking strategies for intermediate-level ESL students. Students read fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, and a wide range of subjects to provide a foundation for success in college and the workplace. Laboratory is required. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: ESL 122 or placement by examination
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3.00 Credits
An intensive study of reading processes, college-level material including literature, and many kinds of college tests. Students learn techniques for independent vocabulary acquisition and effective writing about reading material in book reports and other writing assignments. Laboratory is required. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: ESL 123 or placement by examination
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3.00 Credits
For advanced non-native speakers of English who plan to enroll in college programs.The course introduces concepts, essential vocabulary, and study skills which students need in first-year college requirements. Modules of readings and vocabulary include psychology, sociology, anthropology, business, and literature. Prereq: ESL 124 or placement by examination. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 115, ENG 090, and COL 090
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