SANTA ANA COLLEGE/Continuing Education
DISCIPLINE, NUMBER, TITLE:
COURSE OUTLINE APPROVAL SHEET
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 712, Academic English as a Second
Language Intermediate 2
(If the discipline, number or title is being revised, above should reflect the NEW information;) AND, the complete former course name
MUST be included in the CATALOG ENTRY below.)
* NEW
REVISION WITH
X
W/O
CATALOG CHANGES
DELETION
REVISION WITH
X
W/O
CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGES
* Complete and attach a New Course Proposal Form and Honors Addendum, if applicable
CATALOG ENTRY: (60 word limit; underline changes if a revision)
Course Number: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 712
Course Title: Academic English as a Second Language Intermediate 2
Credits: 0
Class hours: 216
Third academic ESL course emphasizing more complex grammatical structures of English, reading skills, and more
complex paragraphs. This course integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Five high school elective credits
may be granted if student passes the ESL posttest with 75% or better. Open Entry/Open Exit.
CLASS SCHEDULE ENTRY (maximum of four lines; underline changes if a revision)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 712, Academic English as a Second Language Intermediate 2. 0 credits.
Third academic ESL course emphasizing more complex grammatical structures of English, reading skills, and more
complex paragraphs. This course integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Five high school elective credits
may be granted if student passes the ESL posttest with 75% or better. Open Entry/Open Exit.
INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE SUBMISSION TO A CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Major Code
N/A
For this major, is the course
Does this course have arranged hours?
Co/Prerequisite*?
N/A
X
Yes
No
Required
N/A
Elective
X
Approval Code
By course
Co/Prerequisite Course Requirement
Co/prerequisite message (10 character limit, (SEE CATALOG)
Is course cross-listed (same as) with another course?
Number of times repeatable for credit
N/A
Yes
No
X
Subject ID
(Maximum 3 without prior approval of VPAA)
Have all other departments that list this course for a degree/certificate requirement,
elective or recommendation, been advised of the changes?
Yes
N/A
X
List departments notified
Budgetary Unit
18200
Method of Instruction**
Classification Code
11
K
Instructor LHE:
Transfer Code
Lecture
C
X
SAM Priority Code
Laboratory
If necessary, complete and attach a *Co/Prerequisite Approval Form and/or a **TMI Form. TOPS CODE: 4930.87
Proposed by
Henry Kim
Date:
9/16/13
Division Dean
Sergio R. Sotelo, Ph.D.
Date:
9/16/13
Curriculum Committee Approval
Julia Vercelli
Date:
9/16/13
Curriculum Council Approval Date
Subject ID Number
ESL-712
(Signatures indicate review and approval of any advisory co/prerequisites as per Board Policy) Noncredit Category Code A
Course prior to transfer level D
E
SANTA ANA COLLEGE/Continuing Education
COURSE OUTLINE
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COURSE OUTLINE APPROVAL SHEET
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 712, Academic English as a Second
DISCIPLINE, NUMBER, TITLE:
Language Intermediate 2
(If the discipline, number or title is being revised, above should reflect the NEW information;) AND, the complete former
course name MUST be included in the CATALOG ENTRY below.)
CATALOG ENTRY (60 word limit: underline changes if a revision).
.
Course Number: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 712
Course Title: Academic English as a Second Language Intermediate 2
Credits: 0
Class hours: 216
Third academic ESL course emphasizing more complex grammatical structures of English, reading skills, and more
complex paragraphs. This course integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Five high school elective credits
may be granted if student passes the ESL posttest with 75% or better. Open Entry/Open Exit.
COURSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RSCCD COLLEGES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES AND
CERTIFICATES
N/A
Yes
No
SAC Department Chair
Date
Yes
No
SCC Department Chair
Date
X
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, 712, Academic English as a Second Language Intermediate 2
COURSE CONTENT
(Include major topics of the course; time required, and what the student is expected to learn.)
Skills
216
hours
(total)
Listening/
Speaking
44
Reading
56
Students will be able to
 respond appropriately to oral directions and communicate using comprehensible speech
 actively participate in class discussions, pair and group work
 engage comprehensible oral exchanges utilizing vocabulary, phrases, content information,
and structure previously studied
 accurately pronounce words and sentences for comprehensible communication.
 identify main ideas and supporting details
 distinguish between facts and opinions
 discuss the meaning of vocabulary in context
 apply critical thinking skills in reading comprehension activities.
1. write paragraphs utilizing the targeted language structure
2. develop paragraphs focusing on topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions using
targeted language structures.
[Structures to be incorporated into language instruction]:
Introduce note taking skills (refer to the ESL Curriculum)
Review:
 Verb tenses, including the present perfect
Writing/
Language
Structures/
Grammar
Review and expand:
 Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
116
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Introduce:
 Gerunds and infinitives
 Modals of future possibility
 Reported speech and embedded questions
PLAN OF INSTRUCTION
COURSE: :
(If the discipline, number, or title is revised, above entry should reflect the NEW information.)
COURSE MATERIALS
Required texts and/or materials. (Include price and date of publication.)
Recommended readings and/or materials.
1. Selections based on ESL Department Academic English Booklist
2. Teacher-prepared materials
Other
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PLAN OF INSTRUCTION
COURSE:
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 712, Academic English as a Second Language Intermediate 2
(If the discipline, number, or title is revised, above entry should reflect the NEW information.)
WHAT STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES DOES THIS COURSE ADDRESS? WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE EMPLOYED?
(USE A SCALE OF 1-5 TO SHOW EMPHASIS OF THE LEARNING OUTCOMES WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THIS
COURSE.)
12345-
Not applicable-never try to achieve
unimportant-rarely try to achieve
important-sometimes try to achieve
very important-often try to achieve
essential-always try to achieve
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
List subcategories and activities as needed for Category
Overall rating
1. Communication Skills: Listening and Speaking
 Respond appropriately to spoken English from instructor, classmates, and audio
 Answer questions with comprehensible pronunciation and participate in
class discussions demonstrating use of learned grammatical structures
and vocabulary.
5
5
Reading and Writing
 Read and comprehend main ideas and vocabulary in context
 Practice controlled paragraph writing using appropriate grammatical structures.
5
5
N/A
1
 Interpret information on a chart or graph
2
a. Information
Competency
N/A
1
b. Technology
Competency
N/A
1
4. Diversity:
Social
N/A
1
5. Civic Responsibility:
N/A
1
6. Life Skills:
Personal Growth
N/A
1
Interpersonal Skills
N/A
1
N/A
1
2. Thinking and
Reasoning:
a. Creative Thinking
b. Critical Thinking
3. Information
Management:
7. Careers:
PLAN OF INSTRUCTION
COURSE:
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WHAT METHODS WILL BE EMPLOYED TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN?
Individual and small group writing activities
Class projects
Pair work
Team work
WHAT LEARNING ACTIVITIES OR ASSIGNMENTS ARE REQUIRED OUTSIDE OF CLASS?
List activities and hours for each. (Must include reading and writing activities.)
PLAN OF INSTRUCTION
COURSE:
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STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT
List graded activities:
How will student learning be assessed? (Multiple measures must be used.)
ESL Department Pre/Post Tests
CASAS Pre/Post Tests
EL Civics Additional Assessments
Teacher Observation
Student Self Assessment
NOTE: If this course is CR/NCR, please indicate here