Chabot College
Spring 2004
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for ESL 500
ESL READING AND WRITING SUPPLEMENT
Catalog Description:
500 – ESL
0 Units
ESL reading, writing, and grammar practice intended to develop ability to identify and apply concepts
and skills used to read and write college-level prose. Emphasis on developing an in-depth
understanding of concepts and assignments in the corresponding co-requisite class. Openentry/open-exit. Co-requisite: ESL 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D. Variable hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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apply reading techniques and concepts to assigned texts;
practice components of the writing process;
generate ideas for writing based on assigned readings;
proofread one’s own writing.
Course Content:
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Techniques for comprehending academic texts
Pre-writing, brainstorming, drafting, editing as they contribute to the writing process
Strategies for responding to reading assignments
Grammar study specific to co-requisite course
Methods of Presentation:
1. Individual and small group work
2. Supervised collaborative work
3. Computer-assisted instruction
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Identify effective sentence, paragraph, and overall idea development in a writing assignment
for your co-requisite course.
b. Practice variations of sentence patterns and sentence combining.
c. Write responses to a reading assignment.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Improved reading and writing skills as demonstrated in student’s performance in ESL 110A,
110B, 110C, 110D including performance on the final examination
Textbook(s) (typical):
Northstar: Focus on Reading and Writing, Betta and DuPaquier Sardinas, Longman, 1998.
Understanding and Using English Grammar, Azar, 3rd Edition, Longman, 2002.
Special Student Materials:
None
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