ESL 050C - Oral Communication 1

Description:
Oral Communication 1 is a beginning level course designed to develop skills necessary to function in an academic environment. The class introduces the basics of asking and answering simple questions, naming objects, giving locations, and telling time. Students will participate in simple conversations.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Demonstrate level appropriate fluency and accuracy in speaking.	(1) Demonstrate level appropriate fluency and accuracy in speaking. Speak about basic, concrete subjects Ask and answer simple questions, name objects, give locations, tell time Describe clothing, colors, seasons, Participate in simple conversations Basic sentence patterns.	Unit quizzes (SLO 1, 2, 3) Interviews/oral exams (SLO 1, 2, 3)
Apply listening skills to comprehend and respond to lectures, presentations, and conversations.	(2) Apply listening skills to comprehend and respond to lectures, presentations, and conversations. Simple Yes/No and WH questions Pre, active and post-listening skills for listening passages at this level. Making predictions Forming WH- questions Guided note-taking	Listening quizzes (SLO 2, 3)
Demonstrate appropriate vocabulary usage in oral communication.	(3) Demonstrate appropriate vocabulary usage in oral communication. Vocabulary building	Midterm and Final Exams (SLO 1, 2, 3)