Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
ENG
Number
Course Title
English Language Fundamentals
Credits
3
Department
Counseling
Date of Outline
October 3, 2008
2. Course Description:
Author Tim Marmack and Vincent Linares
No
Contact Hours/Type
3 hours lecture/lab
yes
no
None
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
5-year Review Date 2014
Placement at English Language Fundamentals; or consent
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
Co-requisites
Effective Date Fall 2009
Develops fundamental writing, reading, communication, and study skills.
Cross-list
3. Pre-requisites
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15
None
AA Category
Additional Category
AS Program
Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
AAS Program
Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
BAS Program
Category
Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education and/or
program SLOS this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
______________________________________________________
______________________
Chancellor
Approval Date
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5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7. Recommended Course Content, and #9. Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II. III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Develop writing, reading, communication, and study skills useful in college coursework, daily c
ommunication, and the workplace.
II.
III.
IV.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7. Recommended Course Content, and #9. Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b., c…n.)to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Write coherent simple and compound sentences;
b. Explore ideas through pre-writing strategies;
c. Draft and revise basic writing assignments to focus on a main point and to develop ideas;
d. Apply basic grammar, mechanics, and punctuation knowledge to sentence level proofreading;
e. Analyze basic writing assignments for audience, purpose, and assignment requirements;
f. Recognize main ideas, supporting details, and conclusions in reading assignments;
g. Employ vocabulary building strategies;
h. Practice effective study skills;
i. Practice effective communication skills;
j. Demonstrate basic computer skills on class assignments;
k. Make effective use of reference materials and various learning resources.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Link to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
14-16 weeks
Writing process strategies (I, a-k)
14-16 weeks
Basic grammar, mechanics, and punctuation review (I, a-k)
14-16 weeks
Reading techniques (I, a-k)
4-16 weeks
Listening and speaking activities (I, a-k)
4-16 weeks
Study skills strategies (I, a-k)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
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Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. English Workshop: Introductory Course. 1995.
Immel, Constance, and Florence Sacks. Sentence Dynamics. 7th ed. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2008.
Langan, John. English Brushup, 4th ed. McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Extensive use of appropriate learning materials in The Learning Center.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Dictionary and Thesaurus
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Software exercises such as Skills Bank, Ultimate Speed
Reader, Spell It!, Word Attack, and PLATO
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Link to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
5-15%
Attendance and participation (I, a-k)
30-45%
Writing, reading, and study skills assignments (I, a-k)
10-25%
Grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary exercises and quizzes (I, a-k)
15-30%
In-class writing, reading, and communication assignments (I, a-k)
10-25%
Homework (I, a-k)
10-25%
TLC lab assignments (I, a-k)
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
a. Small group activities
b. Class lectures
c. Assigned individualized work in TLC
d. In-class exercises
e. Class discussion
f. Audio, visual, and Internet presentations
g. Individual and group class presentations
h. Journal writing
i. Student-teacher conferencing
j. Computer software exercises using Skills Bank, Ultimate Speed Reader, Spell It!, Word Attack, and
PLATO
k. Guest speakers
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l. Homework assignments such as:
- grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary exercises
- formal and informal writing
- responding in writing to readings
- reading materials
- study skills projects
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
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