- Demonstrate level appropriate fluency and accuracy in speaking.
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(1) Demonstrate level appropriate fluency and accuracy in speaking.
Report the main ideas of academic lectures
Give an organized and coherent presentation relating to an academic topic using a range of higher level language and grammar structures.
Participate in class discussions about abstract issues, sharing opinions and cultural perspectives.
Participate in interviews on abstract topics
Using a PowerPoint effectively in presentation-making
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Unit quizzes (SLO 1, 2, 3)
Oral presentations 4-6 minutes using notes (SLO 1, 2)
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- Apply listening skills to comprehend and respond to lectures, presentations, and conversations.
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(2) Apply listening skills to comprehend and respond to lectures, presentations, and conversations.
Take effective lecture notes using abbreviations and symbols
Understanding stories, directions, requests, opinions.
Pre, active and post-listening skills for listening passages at this level.
• Making predictions
• Listening for main ideas
• Forming WH- questions
• Guided note-taking
• Understanding and using word stress, reductions, intonation
• Strategies for dealing with unknown words
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Interviews/oral exams (SLO 1, 2, 3)
Listening and vocabulary quizzes (SLO 2, 3)
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- Demonstrate appropriate vocabulary usage in oral communication.
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(3) Demonstrate appropriate vocabulary usage in oral communication.
Use level appropriate vocabulary for talking about home, campus, community, and academic topics
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Midterm and Final Exams (SLO 1, 2, 3)
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