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6.00 Credits
Focus is on idioms in oral expression and development of listening comprehension through note-taking skills. Oral expression will be developed through class presentations, short speeches, and dialogue writing and presentation. A maximum of six credits of ELL 075 (Grammar for ELL - Advanced I), ELL 076 (Grammar for ELL - Advanced II), ELL 085 (Communication For ELL I), or ELL 086 (Communication for ELL II) may be applied as Humanities electives. Prerequisite: ELL 064 (ES 7104) or placement by exam Intensive Value: Multicultural/Global Awareness
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6.00 Credits
This course will sharpen listening and speaking skills needed for participation in content area courses. Effective composition and delivery of spoken English in both informal and public situations will be developed through debates, role-playing, dialogues, oral presentations, and lecture and note-taking practice. A maximum of six credits of ELL 075 (Grammar for ELL - Advanced I), ELL 076 (Grammar for ELL - Advanced II), ELL 085 (Communication For ELL I), or ELL 086 (Communication for ELL II) may be applied as Humanities electives. Prerequisite: ELL 085 (ES 7105) or placement by exam General Education Elective: Humanities Intensive Value: Multicultural/Global Awareness
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20.00 Credits
Provides the student with the information needed to qualify for the Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Examination. Course content includes anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, resuscitation (including use of the semiautomatic external defibrillator/SAED), management of medical emergencies (respiratory, cardiac, OB/GYN including emergency childbirth, common disease/medical conditions, etc.), management of trauma-related emergencies (fractures, injuries to the head/neck/spine, spinal immobilization, injuries to the chest/abdomen/genitalia, bleeding, soft tissue injuries, and shock, etc.), management of psychological emergencies, an outdoor auto extrication lab, hazardous materials incident management, documentation requirements, and legal issues. Course requirements include twenty (20) hours ambulance observation time. The EMT Course instructor must have a copy of the student's CPR certification before students can be assigned to their ambulance observation time. Four Saturday sessions (one per month, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.) are included in the course schedule in addition to sessions held two nights a week. Any missed sessions MUST BE SUCCESSFULLY MADE UP before the student can be certified as eligible for the Massachusetts EMT-Basic Examination. Successful completion of the course in its entirety is a prerequisite for eligibility for the Massachusetts EMT-Basic Certification Examination. A CORI/SORI check will be required of each student to assure eligibility for the ambulance observation requirement. Forms giving Middlesex Community College permission to conduct the CORI/SORI check must be signed by the student as part of the course registration process. A Middlesex Community College EMT Program shirt is part of the clothing required for the ambulance observation time and is available through the EMT Course Instructor for a nominal fee. Pre/Co-requisite: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at the Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) OR the Professional Rescuer level (American Red Cross). Copies of current certification cards must be submitted to the EMT Course Instructor for retention with student EMT course records. The EMT Course instructor offers a CPR certification course twice during the semester as a service to those who do not meet the pre-requisite. An additional fee (payable to the instructor) is required.
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3.00 Credits
Required for students who place below 44 on the CPT reading placement test. Emphasis is placed on improving basic reading comprehension skills, such as understanding main ideas and the organization of details. Attention is also given to the development of essential word attack and vocabulary skills. Credits earned in this course will not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs. Intensive Value: Values/Ethics/Social Policy
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3.00 Credits
Required for students who place from 44 to 55 on the CPT reading placement test. Designed to develop basic skills in analyzing informational literature. Emphasis is placed on strategies for improving literacy and retention with special attention given to vocabulary building and the development of literal and inferential reading skills. This course may be taken in a traditional classroom setting or on a self- paced basis through the Center for Self-Paced Studies. Credits earned in this course will not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 050 (EN 2101) Note: This course requires a weekly 50-minute lab in addition to the class meeting times. (Classroom sections only)
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3.00 Credits
Required for students who place from 56 to 67 on the CPT reading placement test. Designed to prepare students for college-level reading. Students will be taught strategies for improving vocabulary and reading comprehension, with an emphasis on academic reading and study reading techniques. This course may be taken in a traditional classroom setting or on a self-paced basis through the Center for Self-Paced Studies. Credits earned in this course will not apply to MCC degree or certificate program. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 055 (EN 2102) Note: This course requires a weekly 50-minute lab in addition to the class meeting times. (Classroom sections only).
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6.00 Credits
English Fundamentals is required for all students placing into it on the Placement Test Writing Sample. This course offers an intensive review of strategies for improving literacy by combining reading for fluency and comprehension with writing paragraphs that are clear, organized, and grammatically correct. This course meets for 6 hours each week. Students will take the CPT Reading Comprehension Test to determine subsequent reading placement. Credits earned in this course do not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs. Intensive Value: Computer Literacy; Values/Ethics/Social Policy
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3.00 Credits
Basic Writing- ELL is for students who have placed into the course by exam or completed ELL 055 (ES 1205) and ELL 075 (ES 3115). This course includes paragraph development, sentence skills, grammar and mechanics, developing ideas, and writing and rewriting short essays with special attention to those areas that cause problems for non-native speakers of English in preparation for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Credits earned in this course do not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELL 055 (ES 1205), ELL 075 (ES 3115) and ELL 085 (ES 7105) or placement by exam. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ELL 076 (ES 3116). Intensive Value: Computer Literacy Note: A student must achieve a grade C- or better in this course to be eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
Basic Writing is required for all students placed into the course based on the placement exam or passing into it from English Fundamentals. This course includes paragraph development, sentence skills, grammar and mechanics, developing ideas, and writing and rewriting short essays in preparation for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Credits earned in this course do not apply to MCC degree or certificate programs. Note: A student must achieve a grade C- or better in this course to be eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103).
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3.00 Credits
Designed for students who, although they may understand what they read, need to refine their skills. The primary focus of the course is on learning to read analytically and critically. Attention is given to fluency, retention, and the development of higher level reading and critical thinking skills. This course may be taken in a traditional classroom setting or on a self-paced basis through the Self-Paced Learning Center. Credits earned in this course will apply to MCC career and certificate programs, but will not be accepted in the following transfer programs: Business Administration Transfer, Business Education Transfer, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences Concentrations (Communications, Fine and Performing Arts, Life Science, Physical Science), Computer Science Transfer, Engineering Science Transfer. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103). Recommendation: Recommended for students scoring from 68 to 75 on the CPT reading placement test. Intensive Value: Values/Ethics/Social Policy
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