Noncredit English As a Second Language
Course Student Learning Outcomes (aka Major Learning Outcomes)
course name
course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) aka
number Major Learning Outcomes of outlines.
Strategies for Success in
Credit ESL
ESLA 3565
Test of English as a Foreign
Language
ESLA 3012
ESL Introduction to
Computers
ESLB 3821
Keyboarding for ESL
Students
ESLB 3822
Introduction to Computers
for ESL – Intermediate
ESLB 4821
Keyboarding for ESL
Students (90)
ESLB 4822
ESL Citizenship – Literacy
ESLC 3030
ESL Citizenship (90)
ESLC 3031
ESL Citizenship MultiLevel 1-4 (90)
ESLC 3032
A. Compose simple non-narrative essays and compositions.
B. Summarize short authentic articles or other readings.
C. Formulate and express options and ideas in classroom discussion based on
readings and/or lectures.
D. Demonstrate successful academic in-class test-taking.
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the TOEFL exam.
B. Demonstrate knowledge of test-taking strategies.
C. Apply test-taking strategies to practice TOEFL exams.
A. Demonstrate the ability to communicate about computer components
using basic computer terminology.
B. Interpret word processing instructions to produce a simple document.
C. Demonstrate the ability to search for ESL level appropriate information
using the Internet.
D. Produce appropriately written notes and memos using e-mail.
E. Relate information gained from a simple chart created by a spreadsheet
program.
F. Produce a short oral presentation using presentation software.
G. Use computer-assisted language learning software to practice language
skills.
A. Identify and demonstrate use of the parts of the computer and keyboard.
B. Demonstrate ability to follow basic oral and written instructions to
complete simple assignments and exercises.
C. Demonstrate ability to type and to proofread original or adapted ESL
level-appropriate personal business letter.
D. Demonstrate the ability to type without error for five minutes at a 25
word-per-minute speed.
A. Identify computer components and use basic computer terminology.
B. Demonstrate the ability to search for ESL level appropriate information
using the Internet.
C. Produce appropriately written notes and memos using the e-mail.
D. Use computer-assisted language learning software to practice language
skills.
A. Identify and use computer hardware.
B. Apply basic oral and written instructions to complete a simple business
memo or personal letter.
C. Develop keyboard speed and accuracy.
A. Relate basic personal information.
B. Identify basic U.S. history facts.
C. Memorize basic facts about the structure of the U.S. government.
D. Memorize basic facts about state and local governments.
E. Memorize basic facts about the Constitution of the United States.
F. Identify some basic rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
A. Relate basic personal information in oral and written forms.
B. Identify U.S. History facts.
C. Memorize the organization and processes of the United State Federal
Government, the state government, and local governments.
D. Memorize basic facts about the Constitution of the United States.
E. Identify some basic rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
A. Relate basic personal information as found in the Petition for
Naturalization.
B. Identify major facts in U.S. history.
C. Recall the structure and functions of the United State Federal
Government, the State Government, and local governments.
ESL Citizenship MultiLevel 5-8 (90)
ESLC 3033
ESL Citizenship MultiLevel 1-4 (45)
ESLC 4032
ESL Citizenship MultiLevel 5-8 (45)
ESLC 4033
Native Language Literacy
ESLF 3000
ESL Women’s Issues
ESLF 3001
ESL Current Events
ESLF 3002
Writing with a Computer –
Intermediate (90)
ESLF 3005
Computer-Assisted ESL –
Intermediate
ESLF 3006
Computer Assisted ESL –
BL (90)
ESLF 3007
D. Memorize basic facts and values reflected in the Constitution of the
United States.
A. Engage in extended conversations about personal history.
B. Relate major facts in U.S. history.
C. Report about the structure and functions of the United State Federal
Government, the State Government, and local governments.
D. Report on basic facts and interpret values reflected in the Constitution of
the United States including the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
E. Interpret current events involving federal, state, and local governments.
A. Relate personal information as found in the Petition for Naturalization.
B. Relate major events in U.S. history.
C. Identify the major parts of the U.S. Federal Government, the State
Government and local governments.
D. Memorize key elements of the U.S. Consitution.
A. Engage in extended conversations about personal history and other
information.
B. Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. History.
C. Demonstrate comprehension of the U.S. Federal, state and local
government structure.
D. Demonstrate an understanding of the Constitution including individual
rights.
E. Interpret the news on current events in federal, state and local
governments.
A. Demonstrate ability to complete conventional student tasks.
B. Apply basic writing skills to everyday and classroom situations.
C. Apply basic reading skills to everyday and classroom situations.
D. Apply basic math skills to perform operations needed in daily life and
classroom situations.
A. Summarize changing gender roles and cultural gender divisions in
English.
B. Discuss the value and problems connected with women’s work such as
housework, child care, paid work, and workplace environments.
C. Relate the value of immigrant women’s experience in English.
A. Identify main points or key information in materials on current events and
issues.
B. Interpret implicit information and inferences in written or spoken
materials.
C. Formulate opinions on issues presented in current event articles and
issues.
A. Produce a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, supporting detail and a
conclusion on a topic of personal interest.
B. Produce a short note or e-mail message requiring detailed information on
a variety of topics.
C. Identify and access ESL level-appropriate software on a computer.
A. Discuss basic needs, as well as initiate and respond appropriately in
extended conversations about familiar and some unfamiliar conversational
topics.
B. Apply basic word analysis skills, as well as computer-based technologies
such as electronic computer software and online dictionaries to determine
the meaning of new words.
C. Interpret simplified readings on familiar subjects, identify the main ideas,
and draw conclusions.
D. Produce simple grammatically correct sentences to form short, loosely
organized paragraphs or simple E-mails related to survival skills and
personal topics.
E. Use appropriate computer technology to access and use E-mail,
commercial software, and online programs or content related to English
language learning.
A. Identify and pronounce commonly used spoken words, phrases, simple
learned expressions and questions in an ESL computer lab environment.
B. Employ simple learned phrases and sentences to engage in basic
conversations in an ESL computer lab environment.
Computer Assisted ESL –
Beginning High (90)
ESLF 3008
English Through Song
Lyrics
ESLF 3011
ESL Skills Computer Lab
ESLF 3020
Listening–Beginning Low
ESLF 3126
Speaking-Beginning Low
ESLF 3127
Reading-Beginning Low
ESLF 3128
Writing-Beginning Low (90)
ESLF 3129
Pronunciation-Beginning
(90)
ESLF 3144
Listening-Beginning High
ESLF 3346
Speaking-Beginning High
ESLF 3347
Reading-Beginning High
ESLF 3348
C. Identify and read simplified ESL computer lab instructions.
D. Respond appropriately to simple written material including basic
computer prompts.
A. Engage in simple English conversations about basic needs and common
activities.
B. Apply basic word analysis and vocabulary development skills to
determine the meaning of simplified reading material on familiar topics.
C. Compose sentences and write short messages or notes related to personal
and familiar topics.
D. Use appropriate computer technology to access ESL computer-assisted
language learning software and other commonly used commercial
software.
A. Discuss a broad range of themes in American culture reflected in song.
B. Analyze vocabulary and phrasing.
C. Recognize reduced speech forms and irregular grammar and
pronunciation in lyrics.
D. Interpret readings related to songs.
E. Identify grammatical structures in songs.
A. Develop skills and strategies for improving English language skills based
upon assessed needs.
B. Identify individual language goals for independent study.
C. Use appropriate computer technology to access commercial software,
teacher-authored software, information from the internet, and/or compact
disc.
A. Identify commonly used spoken words, phrases, simple learned
expressions and questions in familiar contexts.
B. Respond appropriately to simple learned phrases and sentences to engage
in limited social situations.
A. Use commonly used spoken words, phrases, simple learned expressions
and questions in familiar basic conversations.
B. Employ simple learned phrases and sentences to engage in limited social
situations appropriately.
A. Analyze words and develop vocabulary.
B. Use familiar visual clues to predict meaning.
C. Recognize basic sight words in different handwriting styles in short notes
and messages.
A. Demonstrate ability to print letters of the alphabet and numbers legibly.
B. Copy or transcribe familiar words, phrases and high-frequency
expressions from learned materials.
C. Create a series of simple sentences in written form on one topic, based on
previously learned vocabulary and structures.
D. Complete simple forms that require limited biographical or personal
information.
A. Recognize the relationship between English sounds and their symbols.
B. Produce English sounds using appropriate rhythm, pitch, intonation, stress
and elision in phrases and simple sentences.
A. Recall main ideas in spoken English from common topics in familiar
contexts in spite of interference and/or not understanding every word.
B. Differentiate between statements and questions based on grammatical
structure and intonation of learned patterns.
C. Identify words that signal differences between present, past, and future
events.
D. Identify reduced forms.
A. Recognize relationship between English sounds and their symbols.
B. Demonstrate syllabications, stress, and pitch in multi-syllabic words.
C. Employ rhythm, stress, intonation, and reduced forms in sentences and
conversations.
D. Identify and correct his/her own pronunciation errors.
A. Use visual clues to determine meaning and interpret new words in familiar
contexts.
B. Interpret terms and instructions, and abbreviations, on simplified and
authentic forms and materials.
Writing-Beginning High
ESLF 3349
Listening-Intermediate Low
ESLF 3566
Speaking-Intermediate Low
ESLF 3567
Reading-Intermediate Low
ESLF 3568
Writing-Intermediate Low
ESLF 3569
Vocabulary Power
ESLF 3581
C. Recognize familiar vocabulary and phrases in a variety of fonts and
handwriting styles.
D. Identify the sequence of events and other specific information in written
directions or a simple narrative paragraph.
A. Produce simple sentences and loosely-organized paragraphs based on
personal experiences or familiar material.
B. Compose a short note or message, or fill out simple forms that require
some detailed biographical or personal information.
C. Use correct capitalization, sentence punctuation and spelling.
A. Recognize and respond appropriately to multi-step directions and simple
rules or regulations presented orally with support material in a variety of
familiar situations.
B. Identify specified essential information from a listening passage when
given an oral prompt.
C. Demonstrate comprehension of general meaning and details in face-toface conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary.
D. Demonstrate comprehension of non-face-to-face conversations on familiar
material in familiar contexts.
E. Differentiate between formal and informal language, including some highfrequency reduced speech in simple familiar expressions.
F. Demonstrate understanding of implicit information.
G. Demonstrate understanding of organizational clues used in speaking.
A. Describe a sequence of events on a topic related to the student’s personal
life.
B. Demonstrate ability to ask for and give clarification on the content of
utterances.
C. Demonstrate ability to initiate and maintain simple conversations using
appropriate forms of address and register.
D. Engage in conversations on familiar topics and on some unfamiliar topics.
E. Summarize a brief listening passage on a familiar topic.
F. Participate in simple telephone conversations on familiar topics.
G. Demonstrate ability to give and ask for directions, and give increasingly
complex commands and warnings.
H. Prepare and deliver a short, simple oral presentation on a familiar topic.
I. Engage in a brief, simple interview on familiar topics.
A. Use an increasing variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning
of new words.
B. Interpret abbreviations for an increasing variety of words in context of
specific topics.
C. Demonstrate ability to skim for general meaning in short passages or
paragraphs.
D. Demonstrate ability to scan for specific information in simple authentic
materials related to immediate needs.
E. Interpret simple, short narrative and descriptive passages on familiar
topics.
F. Interpret simple charts, graphs, tables, maps and multi-step diagrams.
G. Interpret simple narrative and descriptive passages on unfamiliar topics
using visual, graphic and contextual clues.
H. Differentiate between fact and opinion in simple texts.
A. Write a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, supporting detail, and a
conclusion.
B. Edit writing for spelling, capitalization, sentence punctuation and basic
grammatical form.
C. Take notes on familiar material transmitted orally.
A. Analyze word formation.
B. Demonstrate a variety of strategies for defining, recalling and synthesizing
vocabulary in written and oral English.
C. Construct grammatically accurate sentences in conversational and written
English using related vocabulary.
D. Recognize and integrate colloquial speech into conversational English.
E. Formulate and express opinions using appropriate vocabulary on topics
Pronunciation-Intermediate
ESLF 3584
Accelerated Grammar
ESLF 3585
Listening-Intermediate High
ESLF 3786
Speaking-Intermediate High
ESLF 3787
Reading-Intermediate High
ESLF 3788
Writing-Intermediate High
ESLF 3789
Telling Stories for ESL
Students
ESLF 3790
relevant to the workplace, academia and social situations.
A. Recognize relationship between English sounds and their symbols.
B. Demonstrate syllabication, stress, and pitch in multi-syllabic words.
C. Employ rhythm, stress, intonation patterns, and reduced forms in
sentences and conversations.
D. Identify and correct his/her own pronunciation errors.
A. Demonstrate comprehension and production of a variety of noun,
adjective and adverb phrases and clauses.
B. Demonstrate comprehension and production of the English verb system
by way of a comprehensive review of all the verb tenses at the
intermediate level.
C. Demonstrate comprehension and production of a variety of compound and
complex sentences.
D. Demonstrate comprehension and production of conditional, passive and
progressive sentence forms.
E. Demonstrate ability to construct comparative forms.
F. Compose parallel series and handle other forms of parallelism.
G. Demonstrate an expanding range and control of prepositions.
H. Demonstrate comprehension of the modal verb system.
A. Understand and respond to common requests for assistance and
information.
B. Identify main ideas and most supporting details in everyday factual
discourse.
C. Identify essential information on a familiar subject in an observed
conversation.
D. Demonstrate understanding of a narrative passage read aloud and relate
the main actions in sequence.
E. Demonstrate understanding of everyday conversations using adaptations
made for English learners.
F. Differentiate between the use of formal and informal language.
G. Interpret the mood of a message.
A. Construct new utterances based on previously learned language patterns.
B. Demonstrate ability to participate in face-to-face conversations on some
topics beyond immediate survival needs.
C. Restate and reword utterances in order to be understood by the general
public.
D. Choose language forms required to fulfill basic courtesy functions in
conversations.
E. Engage in increasingly extended conversations on familiar and unfamiliar
topics.
F. Demonstrate ability to participate in extended telephone conversations.
G. Prepare and deliver a short oral presentation on a familiar topic.
H. Engage in a short interview on familiar and partly unfamiliar topics.
A. Determine the meaning of new words in authentic materials on familiar
topics.
B. Interpret a variety of charts, graphs, tables and forms.
C. Identify the main idea of a paragraph on a familiar topic.
D. Identify particular details by scanning a passage, form or test.
E. Demonstrate ability to draw conclusions from authentic materials on
familiar topics.
F. Determine connections between ideas within a passage by interpreting
transitional words.
G. Recognize the person or object of a pronoun reference in a passage.
A. Take notes on information transmitted orally.
B. Demonstrate the ability to write an academic or practical composition of
at least two paragraphs.
C. Demonstrate the ability to edit writing content, structure and form.
D. Demonstrate the ability to fill out authentic forms and questionnaires.
E. Compose personal letters and messages for various purposes.
F. Compose simple business letters.
A. Interpret diverse types of stories from a variety of cultures.
B. Create and tell a personal or personal version of a story.
ESL Through Story-Based
Video and TV
ESLF 3791
Intermediate CALL
ESLF 4006
Beginning Low CALL
ESLF 4007
Beginning High CALL
ESLF 4008
Beginning Low
Conversation (45)
ESLF 4127
Beginning High
Conversation (45)
ESLF 4347
Intermediate Low
Conversation (45)
ESLF 4567
Speaking – Intermediate
Low
ESLF 4567
Intermediate High
Conversation (45)
ESLF 4787
Computer –Assisted ESL
ESLF 5006
C. Organize, prepare and present a formal storytelling performance.
D. Critique a storytelling performance.
A. Employ successful learner strategies for understanding English spoken at
a normal rate.
B. Identify targeted features of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary in a
stream of discourse.
C. Use contextual cues to help understand the story and characters.
D. Express personal opinions on the videos and TV programs viewed.
A. Identify the essential points in spoken English on familiar topics.
B. Demonstrate ability to communicate beyond survival needs.
C. Use a variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new
words in context.
D. Identify some main ideas in simplified readings on everyday subjects.
E. Demonstrate ability to relate a common topic of interest in written English
showing control of basic grammatical structures and forms.
F. Use the language structures and forms appropriate for Intermediate level
ESL.
G. Use appropriate ESL language learning technology to access and use
commercial software, and/or CD-ROM disks.
A. Recognize and pronounce commonly used spoken words, phrases, simple
learned expressions and questions in an ESL computer lab environment.
B. Employ simple learned phrases and sentences to engage in basic
conversations in an ESL computer lab environment.
C. Recognize and read simplified ESL computer lab instructions.
D. Respond appropriately to simple written material including basic
computer prompts.
A. Identify the main points in spoken English on familiar topics without
understanding every word.
B. Demonstrate ability to ask and answer basic questions and give
instructions.
C. Recognize the main ideas in short simplified readings.
D. Compose sentences and write short messages or notes related to familiar
topics.
E. Use appropriate ESL language learning software programs and/or CDROM disks.
A. Identify frequently used spoken words, phrases, learned expressions and
questions in familiar contexts.
B. Use previously learned phrases to engage in simple conversational
exchanges on familiar topics.
C. Identify and self-correct pronunciation.
A. Engage in basic conversational exchanges on familiar topics relying on
learned phrases.
B. Recognize and produce words that signal differences between present,
past and future events.
C. Interpret and relate information from simplified written material.
A. Engage in conversations beyond survival needs on familiar topics and
some unfamiliar topics.
B. Comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words in mostly
familiar contexts.
C. Interpret and discuss simplified material on familiar subjects.
A. Engage in conversations beyond survival needs on familiar topics and
some unfamiliar topics.
B. Comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words in mostly
familiar contexts.
C. Interpret and discuss simplified material on familiar subjects.
A. Engage in extended conversations on a variety of topics using appropriate
syntax, formality and control of grammatical forms.
B. Recognize and respond to discussions or speeches on topics in special
fields of interest.
C. Use discussion techniques to talk about written material on everyday
subjects.
A. Use appropriate language structures to communicate about computer lab
(45)
ESL Literacy A
ESLN 3010
ESL Literacy A (90A)
ESLN 3015
ESL Literacy A (90B)
ESLN 3016
ESL Literacy B
ESLN 3020
Beginning Low 1
ESLN 3100
Beginning Low 1 (90A)
ESLN 3105
Beginning Low 1 (90B)
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Beginning 1-4 Multi-Level
ESLN 3140
Beginning 1-4 Multi-level
(90A)
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Beginning 1-4 Multi-level
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tasks.
B. Identify the main ideas in simplified readings on computer-related
information.
C. Use appropriate computer technology to access commercial software,
teacher-authored software, and/or CD-ROM disks.
A. Identify a limited range of simple spoken isolated words, phrases and
questions.
B. Use a few English words to express basic survival needs.
C. Identify letters of the alphabet, numbers and some simple words.
D. Demonstrate ability to copy letters of the alphabet, numbers and isolated
words and phrases.
E. Demonstrate ability to participate in ESL classroom activities.
A. Identify a limited range of simple spoken isolated words and phrases.
B. Use a few English words to express basic survival needs.
C. Identify letters of the alphabet, numbers and some simple words.
A. Recognize a limited range of common spoken phrases and questions.
B. Identify letters of the alphabet, numbers and some simple words.
C. Demonstrate ability to copy letters of the alphabet, numbers and isolated
words and phrases.
A. Identify a limited range of simple spoken words drawn from learned
material from the classroom.
B. Demonstrate ability to engage in very limited conversations to express
basic survival needs.
C. Relate phonological sounds to letters and clusters of letters.
D. Demonstrate ability to write isolated words, phrases and high-frequency
expressions from learned material.
E. Use the language structures and forms for Literacy.
A. Identify frequently used spoken words, phrases and questions in familiar
contexts.
B. Apply short phrases and sentences in learned common social
conversations.
C. Construct limited meaning from reading materials using familiar words on
learned topics.
D. Demonstrate ability to print numbers, letters, a limited number of basic
sight words and previously learned simple sentences and phrases.
E. Produce accurate Beginning Level 1 language structures and forms.
A. Identify commonly used spoken words, phrases and questions.
B. Employ short phrases and sentences in social conversations about basic
needs.
C. Use Beginning Low 1 structures and forms needed for spoken survival
English.
A. Demonstrate ability to participate in common social conversations.
B. Demonstrate ability to understand simplified reading materials on familiar
topics.
C. Demonstrate ability to print phrases and previously learned simple
sentences.
D. Use Beginning Level 1 language structures and forms in written English.
A. Demonstrate general understanding of spoken English on familiar
contexts.
B. Relate information about basic needs and common activities.
C. Determine the meaning of new words in simple written material.
D. Identify words and phrases on familiar topics.
E. Produce sentences and short notes.
F. Use Beginning Level language structures and forms.
A. Demonstrate general understanding of spoken English from common
activities in familiar contexts.
B. Relate information about basic needs in routine social situations.
C. Identify words in simplified material on familiar topics dealing with
everyday matters.
D. Produce sentences and short notes related to survival skills and personal
topics from learned material.
A. Relate information about common activities.
(90B)
Beginning Low 1-2
Intensive
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Beginning Low 2
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Beginning Low 3 (90A)
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Beginning Low 2 (90B)
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Beginning High 3
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Beginning High 3 (90A)
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Beginning High 3 (90B)
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Beginning High 3-4 Multilevel
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B. Determine the meaning of new words in simple written material by
applying basic word analysis and vocabulary development skills.
C. Produce grammatically correct sentences and short notes related to
survival skills and personal topics from learned material.
A. Recognize a range of frequently used spoken words, phrases, simple
learned expressions and questions in familiar contexts.
B. Demonstrate ability to communicate survival needs using very simple
learned phrases and sentences and begin to engage in social
communication.
C. Construct limited meaning from simple print materials on familiar topics.
D. Demonstrate ability to print numbers, letters, and a limited number of
basic sight words, phrases, and simple sentences.
E. Use Beginning Low language structures and forms.
A. Recognize commonly used spoken words, phrases, simple learned
expressions and questions in familiar contexts.
B. Employ simple learned phrases and sentences to engage in limited social
situations using familiar basic conversations.
C. Recognize and read numbers, letters and sub-parts of familiar words.
D. Construct limited meaning from simplified reading materials on familiar
topics.
E. Demonstrate ability to write basic personal information, lists and simple
messages.
F. Use Beginning Level 2 language structures and forms.
A. Identify commonly used spoken words, phrases, simple learned
expressions and questions in familiar contexts.
B. Employ simple learned phrases and sentences to engage in limited social
situations using familiar basic survival conversations.
C. Interpret limited meaning from brief simple readings on learned materials.
D. Demonstrate ability to write basic personal information.
E. Use Beginning Level 2 language structures and forms.
A. Identify commonly used words and phrases in familiar contexts and be
able to participate in simple conversations.
B. Construct limited meaning from simplified reading materials on familiar
topics.
C. Demonstrate ability to write basic personal information, lists and simple
messages.
A. Identify simple words, phrases and sentences in spoken English drawn
from learned topics.
B. Demonstrate ability to speak English about basic needs and routine
activities in simple conversations.
C. Determine the meaning of new words in simplified material by applying
basic word analysis and vocabulary development skills.
D. Produce grammatically correct answers related to survival skills and
personal topics.
A. Identify words and phrases in familiar contexts using visual clues and
previously learned material.
B. Produce appropriate responses to spoken English from learned topics and
familiar contexts.
C. Demonstrate ability to speak English about basic needs and routine
activities in simple conversations.
A. Determine the meaning of new words in simplified material by applying
basic word analysis and vocabulary development skills.
B. Demonstrate comprehension of simplified reading material.
C. Produce grammatically correct sentences related to survival skills and
personal topics.
A. Use appropriate and grammatically correct English to speak about basic
needs and routine activities in simple conversations.
B. Apply basic word analysis and vocabulary development skills to
determine the meaning of new words in simple reading materials.
C. Discuss, explain, or respond to questions about simple reading material.
D. Produce simple, grammatically correct sentences about basic needs and
personal topics and organize them into paragraph form.
Beginning High 3-4
Intensive
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Beginning High 4
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Beginning High 4 (90A)
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Beginning High 4 (90B)
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Intermediate 5
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Intermediate Low 5 (90A)
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Intermediate Low 5 (90B)
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Intermediate Low 5-6
Intensive
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A. Identify spoken English with some unfamiliar words well enough to
participate in simple conversations.
B. Use English to speak about basic needs and routine activities in everyday
social situations.
C. Apply basic word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new words
in simple material on familiar topics.
D. Identify familiar topics and construct limited meaning from some
authentic material dealing with everyday matters.
E. Produce sentences to form short, loosely organized paragraphs on a
familiar topic.
F. Use Beginning High language structures and forms in speaking and
writing.
A. Identify spoken English from common topics in familiar contexts to
participate in simple conversations.
B. Produce simple conversations in a variety of common social situations.
C. Determine the meaning of new words by applying basic word analysis and
vocabulary development skills.
D. Identify words in longer reading passages in familiar contexts..
E. Compose sentences organized into short loosely organized paragraphs.
F. Use Beginning High Level 4 language structures and forms.
A. Identify general meaning and some detail in spoken English on common
topics in familiar contexts to participate in simple conversations.
B. Engage in simple conversations in a variety of common social situations.
C. Identify words in familiar contexts using visual clues in short authentic
material.
D. Produce sentences related to survival skills and personal topics.
E. Use the language structures and forms appropriate for Beginning High
Level 4.
A. Relate general understanding of spoken English from common topics in
familiar contexts.
B. Determine the meaning of new words in material written about familiar
topics by applying basic word analysis and vocabulary development
skills.
C. Produce sentences into short loosely organized paragraphs related to
survival skills and personal topics.
D. Use the language structures and forms appropriate for Beginning High
Level 4.
A. Demonstrate understanding of spoken English in increasingly extended
conversations.
B. Engage in conversations in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts.
C. Interpret a variety of words, phrases and simple directions in simple
authentic materials.
D. Interpret simple, short narratives and descriptive passages on familiar
topics using contextual clues to differentiate between fact and opinion..
E. Demonstrate ability to write an organized paragraph or message.
F. Use the language structures and forms appropriate for Intermediate Low
Level 5.
A. Recognize spoken English in increasingly extended conversations.
B. Engage in conversations in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts.
C. Interpret in conversations in familiar and some unfamiliar topics.
D. Compose a grammatically correct short note and complete a common
form.
A. Engage in conversations beyond immediate survival contexts.
B. Interpret simplified reading materials and some authentic materials on
familiar subjects.
C. Demonstrate ability to write a grammatically correct organized paragraph
or message.
A. Interpret spoken English containing some unfamiliar words in mostly
familiar contexts.
B. Engage in increasingly extended conversational exchanges about topics
beyond survival needs.
C. Interpret simplified written materials on familiar subjects and have limited
D.
Intermediate Low 5-6
Multilevel
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Intermediate 5-8 Multilevel
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F.
A.
B.
C.
Intermediate Low 6
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D.
E.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Intermediate Low 6 (90A)
ESLN 3605
Intermediate Low 6 (90B)
ESLN 3606
success reading authentic materials using an increasing variety of word
analysis skills to determine the meaning of new words.
Compose one or more short paragraphs related to survival needs and
personal topics, and complete messages with few errors using
Intermediate Low structures and forms.
Comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words in mostly
familiar contexts.
Demonstrate ability to communicate orally in formal and informal settings
on familiar topics with increasing ease and accuracy.
Use an increasing variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning
of new words in context.
Differentiate fact from opinion in simplified reading material and some
authentic material.
Organize relevant ideas and appropriate details into one or more clearly
organized short paragraphs or speeches.
Use Intermediate Low language structures and forms.
Identify general meaning and details of extended conversations with some
unfamiliar vocabulary.
Engage in extended conversations beyond survival needs on some
unfamiliar topics.
Identify main ideas in short narrative and descriptive passages on familiar
topics.
Compose short letters and summaries of learned material.
Use appropriate intermediate level language structures and forms.
Comprehend spoken English containing some unfamiliar words in mostly
familiar contexts.
Demonstrate ability to participate in increasingly extended conversational
exchanges about topics beyond survival needs.
Use an increasing variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning
of new words.
Differentiate fact from opinion in simplified reading material and some
authentic material.
Organize relevant ideas and appropriate details into one or more clearly
organized short paragraphs.
F. Use Intermediate Low Level 6 structures and forms.
A. Restate information or complete a simple outline identifying general
meaning of an open-ended dialog or listening passage that contains some
unfamiliar vocabulary.
B. Engage in extended conversational exchanges about topics beyond
survival needs.
C. Prepare and present a short oral presentation.
D. Compose a grammatically correct short note or personal letter that
includes some information detail.
A. Engage in English conversations containing some unfamiliar words on
topics beyond survival needs.
B. Use an increasing variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning
of new words.
C. Differentiate fact from opinion in simplified reading material and some
authentic material.
D. Organize relevant ideas and appropriate details into one or more clearly
organized short paragraphs.
Intermediate High 7
ESLN 3700
E. Use Intermediate Low 6 structures and forms.
A. Recognize essential information on a familiar subject in a spoken English
speech or lecture.
B. Use appropriate syntax and formality to participate in extended
conversations and interviews.
C. Use a variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new
vocabulary.
D. Interpret information from authentic material on a variety of common
topics.
Intermediate High 7-8
Intensive
ESLN 3750
Intermediate High 7-8
Multilevel
ESLN 3780
Intermediate High 7-8
Intensive (90A)
ESLN 3785
Intermediate High 7-8
Intensive (90B)
ESLN 3786
Intermediate High 8
ESLN 3800
Advanced Low 9
ESLN 3900
ESL Literacy A (45)
ESLN 4015
Beginning Low 1-2
Intensive (90A)
ESLN 4150
E. Produce a composition or report for a specific purpose.
F. Use Intermediate High 7 structures and forms.
A. Identify essential points of discussion or speeches on topics in special
fields of interest.
B. Use appropriate syntax to communicate about a variety of topics.
C. Use a variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new
words.
D. Interpret authentic reading materials on everyday subjects.
E. Demonstrate ability to write a brief composition about a previously
discussed topic.
F. Use Intermediate High language structures and forms.
A. Identify essential points of discussions, speeches, or lectures.
B. Use appropriate formality and grammatical patterns to communicate in
extended conversations or interviews.
C. Apply word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new vocabulary in
familiar contexts.
D. Interpret meaning on a variety of common topics in authentic reading
materials.
E. Organize and compose paragraphs or brief essays and letters, using
appropriate syntax.
F. Use Intermediate High language structures and forms.
A. Identify essential points of discussion or speeches on topics in special
fields of interest.
B. Use appropriate syntax to communicate about a variety of topics.
C. Identify main idea of a short reading passage in a familiar context.
D. Demonstrate ability to write routine correspondence.
A. Identify essential points of discussion or speeches on topics in special
fields of interest.
B. Use a variety of word analysis skills to determine the meaning of new
words.
C. Interpret authentic reading materials on everyday subjects.
D. Composing letters and essays on topics of interest.
E. Use Intermediate High language structures and forms.
A. Identify essential points of discussion or speeches of familiar or
unfamiliar topics.
B. Demonstrate ability to communicate with appropriate syntax and control
of grammatical patterns in most extended conversations and interviews.
C. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to determine the meaning of
new words in the context of familiar scenarios.
D. Interpret the meaning of readings on familiar topics from authentic
materials.
E. Demonstrate ability to write brief compositions on previously discussed
topics and exhibit control of basic grammatical patterns.
A. Identify descriptive and factual material in familiar contexts.
B. Demonstrate ability to participate appropriately in casual and extended
conversation about a variety of topics with increasing fluency.
C. Demonstrate comprehensions of authentic materials on familiar contexts
as well as descriptions and narrations of factual material.
D. Demonstrate ability to write compositions on familiar material.
E. Use the language structures and forms appropriate for Advanced Low 9.
A. Demonstrate responses to a limited number of high-frequency spoken
commands and requests in familiar settings.
B. Demonstrate ability to express basic needs for survival in familiar
settings.
C. Recognize words and signs with one word or symbol.
D. Demonstrate ability to copy personal identification.
A. Recognize a range of frequently used spoken words, phrases, simple
learned expressions and questions in familiar contexts.
B. Demonstrate ability to communicate survival needs using very simple
learned phrases and sentences and begin to engage in social
communication.
C. Recognize and print numbers and letters as well as basic sight words and
Beginning Low 1-2
Intensive (90B)
ESLN 4151
Communication Skills for
the Workplace (90)
ESLV 3800
Communication Skills for
the Workplace
ESLV 3801
VESL for Clerical
Procedures
ESLV 3804
ESL for Housekeeping
ESLV 3806
Housekeeping ESL
ESLV 3807
Communication Skills for
Culinary Workers
ESLV 3808
Communication Skills for
Chinese Cooks (90)
ESLV 3814
Communication Skills for
Janitorial Workers
ESLV 3816
simple sentences.
D. Use Beginning Low structures and forms.
A. Engage in simple conversational exchanges on limited and familiar topics
using learned phrases.
B. Recognize and read numbers and letters as well as parts of familiar words.
C. Construct limited meaning from simple print materials on familiar topics.
D. Demonstrate ability to print numbers, letters, and a limited number of
basic sight words, phrases, and simple sentences.
E. Use Beginning Low structures and forms.
A. Compare some cultural values and attitudes in the United States towards
work with those in the student’s native country.
B. Recognize appropriate standards of politeness and appearance in the
workplace.
C. Describe past work experience, education, training, and skills related to
job interviews.
D. Compose a simple resume and cover letter.
A. Identify and discuss the multicultural nature of the workplace in the
United States.
B. Describe past work experience, education, training, and skills related to
job interviews.
C. Analyze a variety of work and social situations on the job and respond
appropriately.
D. Relate basic worker's rights to situations at the workplace.
A. Identify and pronounce common office supplies and equipment, and
procedures.
B. Respond appropriately to basic orders, requests, and directions used in
clerical jobs.
C. Interpret general office work culture through critical thinking and problem
solving activities.
D. Use basic telephone knowledge, common phrases and appropriate
etiquette in answering/making office phone calls and taking messages.
E. Apply job search skills to looking for clerical work.
A. Describe house cleaning principles and methods.
B. Explain the uses of various cleaning products and techniques.
C. Identify electrical appliances and their uses.
D. Explain health and safety procedures as they apply to housekeeping work.
E. Demonstrate understanding of employer/employee relationships.
F. Demonstrate successful job readiness for a housekeeping position.
A. Identify house cleaning products and methods.
B. Explain the uses of various cleaning products and techniques.
C. Identify electrical appliances and their uses.
D. Recognize housekeeping health and safety procedures.
E. Respond appropriately in employer/employee conversations.
F. Respond effectively in a job interview.
A. Describe basic preparation and cooking procedures.
B. Respond appropriately to basic orders, requests, and directions on the job including
customer requests and complaints.
C. Apply general safety practices.
D. Use job search skills.
A. Identify and pronounce names of kitchen tools and equipment, and basic
ingredients in Chinese cooking.
B. Describe basic preparation and cooking procedures including the ability to
calculate and record units of measurement.
C. Demonstrate appropriate responses to basic orders, requests, and directions on-thejob, and customer orders and complaints.
D. Prepare for a restaurant job application and interview.
A. Identify and pronounce names of basic tools and equipment.
B. Demonstrate understanding of basic janitorial terminology and tasks.
C. Recognize, calculate and record units of measurement.
D. Respond appropriately to basic orders, requests, and directions on the job.
E. Recognize job hazards and demonstrate ability to practice general safety.
F. Demonstrate understanding of basic workers' rights on the job.
Social Communication
ESLV 3819
Communication Skills for
Customer Service
Employees (90)
ESLV 3822
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
Communication Skills for
Job Searching (90)
ESLV 3823
A.
B.
C.
D.
Communication Skills for
Food Service/Hospitality
VESL for Career
Exploration I (45)
ESLV 3824
A.
ESLV 3825
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
VESL for Career
Exploration II (45)
ESLV 3826
D.
E.
A.
B.
C.
Communication Skills for
Hotel/Service Workers
ESLV 3827
Business Writing on
Micros/ESL (90)
ESLV 3828
Computer VESL – High
Intermediate (90)
ESLV 3829
VESL for Health Workers
(90)
ESLV 3830
D.
E.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Communication Skills for
Construction Workers
ESLV 3831
A.
B.
Engage in casual conversations using “small talk”.
Discuss various social aspects of life in the United States.
Discuss various aspects of workplace culture in the United States.
Use effective phone skills in everyday situations.
Identify self, company, and purpose of visit, when sent to service
equipment.
Interpret written and verbal instructions on the job, verbalize any
assumptions, confirm and/or restate information as related to the job.
Apply phrases and appropriate responses in a variety of work situations
when dealing with people of varying backgrounds.
Identify key elements necessary for a successful job search such as the
importance of education, training, and the development of personal skills.
Recognize changing job trends and requirements.
Interpret job want-ads, announcements, and descriptions.
Describe one’s training, education, experience, skills, and interests in a
job interview.
Describe basic preparation and cooking procedures, including safety and sanitation
practices.
Use units of food measurement.
Recognize customer orders and solve complaints.
Prepare for application completion and job interviews.
Identify some basic values, customs, and obligations as related to the
work world of the United States.
Interpret aspects of workplace culture/social values in the United States.
Interpret positive and negative body language and gestures in the U.S.
workplace.
Recognize basic orders, requests, directions, and criticism on the job.
Recognize hierarchical work relationships in U.S. companies.
Recognize the importance of education, training and development of
personal skills as a pre-requisite for employment.
Identify aspects of changing job trends that affect how to choose a job.
Identify and interpret employment ads, announcements descriptions, and
applications.
Describe one's training, education, experience, skills, and interests.
Demonstrate the ability to perform well in an interview.
Describe basic hotel service work terminology and tasks.
Manage basic orders, requests, and directions related to hotel service
work.
Identify basic worker’s rights on the job.
Compose common business messages, memoranda, reports, letters and
résumés using correct grammar, spelling, hyphenation, and punctuation.
Use vocabulary and expressions prevalent in the business environment.
Demonstrate ability to follow typical written instructions.
Identify different components related to the use of the computer.
Use computer vocabulary and terminology appropriately.
Communicate effectively in an automated office environment.
Respond to basic computer system messages.
Use basic e-mail skills for office communications.
Access work-related resources on the Internet.
Describe computer skills, equipment and software in a job interview.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of health care settings, terminology and
staff.
Identify major body systems and their basic functions, diseases, and
disorders, and treatments.
Use appropriate language to communicate effectively with workers in a
medical setting, including use of “small talk” and idioms.
Use appropriate language and demonstrate suitable cultural behavior for
interacting with patients.
Identify an awareness of cultural and gender diversity in a medical
environment.
Recognize basic orders, requests, and directions on the job.
Demonstrate ability to read, pronounce, calculate and record units of
Communication Skills for
Construction Workers (90)
ESLV 3832
VESL for Child
Development A
ESLV 3833
VESL for Child
Development B
ESLV 3834
VESL for Banquet Servers
ESLV 3835
VESL for Customer Service
ESLV 3836
VESL for the Biotech
Industry
ESLV 3840
Beginning VESL
Communication (180)
ESLV 3841
Healthcare Communication I
ESLV 3842
Healthcare Communication
II
ESLV 3843
measurements.
C. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
D. Identify general safety warnings and signs.
E. Identify basic workers’ rights on the job.
F. Develop a plan to enter apprenticeship programs in the construction
trades.
A. Demonstrate basic construction tasks using basic construction
terminology.
B. Demonstrate ability to read, pronounce, calculate and record U.S. units of
measurement.
C. Respond appropriately to basic orders, requests, and directions on the job
and participate in basic conversation with co-workers.
D. Identify general safety practices through listening and speaking activities.
A. Identify child development/childcare field terminology.
B. Recall main points of simple written child development/childcare articles.
C. Apply oral presentation skills to read children’s books aloud.
D. Relate individual child’s development in job and classroom settings.
A. Identify terms in the child development/childcare fields.
B. Interpret simple articles and be able to identify and state main points.
C. Apply oral skills to present children’s books, fingerplays, songs and
nursery rhymes aloud.
D. Engage in effective communication in simple face to face conversations
with children, co-workers, parents and supervisors in childcare settings.
E. Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team.
F. Evaluate work performance including plans for improvement.
A. Recognize and recall essential banquet service terminology.
B. Recognize and follow demonstrations of proper banquet service etiquette.
C. Practice appropriate safety and sanitation instructions by asking a banquet manager
to clarify, confirm or further explain banquet service.
D. Comprehend and respond appropriately to common guest requests.
A. Relate customer service job titles.
B. Use money correctly and state prices.
C. Demonstrate awareness of safety and hygiene requirements.
D. Identify basic workers’ rights on the job.
A. Compose lecture notes during academic lectures and synthesize
information from lecture notes for use on exams.
B. Compare and use a variety of reading strategies for comprehending
articles and science textbooks.
C. Write correspondence and reports necessary in the biotechnology field
including resumes and cover letters for specific job announcements.
D. Prepare for oral presentation on assigned topics in biotechnology.
E. Employ a variety of study skills to comprehend and retain biotechnology
content.
A. Identify characteristics of a successful worker in a U.S. multicultural
workplace.
B. Engage in effective on the job communication including non-verbal
communication.
C. Demonstrate basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
D. Relate personal information, past work experience, education and training,
and other work related information in oral and written form.
E. Recognize basic rights in the U.S. workplace.
A. Identify the requirements and responsibilities of different health careers.
B. Engage in effective communication with patients and families.
C. Engage in effective communication in the health care setting.
D. Identify critical health care issues.
E. Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural work environment.
A. Identify effective job application processes, interviewing techniques and
workplace expectations for jobs in health care.
B Integrate patient-centered communication techniques when examining
patients, developing a treatment plan and reporting patients’ information.
C. Recognize the differences in professional and social communication
Healthcare Communication
III
ESLV 3844
Communication Skills for
Janitorial Workers (90)
ESLV 4816
Workplace Communication
Strategies
ESLV 4822
Online Job Search Skills for
ESL
ESLV 4823
Communication Skills for
Health Workers (90A)
ESLV 4830
Communication Skills for
Health Workers (90B)
ESLV 4831
VESL for Child
Development A (45)
ESLV 4833
Computer VESL – Health
Workers
ESLV 4839
Job Preparation – Low
Beginning
ESLV 4841
Beginning-low VESL
Communication B (90)
ESLV 4842
among colleagues and with supervisors on health care teams in the U.S.
D. Demonstrate the ability to discuss current perspectives in the U.S. and
other countries.
E. Identify the role of cultural competence and apply strategies for
anticipating, avoiding, and resolving conflict among culturally diverse
health care staff.
A. Develop health care career goals.
B. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with patients and families
regarding health care needs.
C. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with other health care
professionals.
D. Identify critical health care issues.
E. Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural work environment.
A. Use basic janitorial terminology.
B. Respond appropriately to basic janitorial job directions.
C. Use general safety practices.
D. Identify basic workers’ rights on the job.
A. Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors with respect to
work tasks.
B. Engage in casual conversations at work.
C. Discuss ways in which cultural patterns and expectations impact
communication.
D. Demonstrate ability to solve problems in work settings.
A. Use job search related vocabulary to identify Internet sites with
appropriate online job listings and interpret key terms in online job
descriptions.
B. Use appropriate English vocabulary, sentence structure, and mechanics to
complete online job applications to compose online resumes and
introductory e-mails.
C. Recognize and follow instructions to use appropriate formats and methods
to electronically transmit their applications.
A. Identify basic healthcare settings, terminology, and job titles.
B. Identify major body systems and their basic functions, diseases and
disorders, and treatments
C. Engage in effective communication with workers in a medical setting,
including use of small talk and idioms.
A. Use appropriate language and suitable cultural behavior for interacting
with patients.
B. Recognize cultural and gender diversity in a medical environment.
A. Demonstrate understanding of terms within the child
development/childcare field.
B. Recognize and define key words in the child development field in
simplified article.
C. Apply understanding of Child Development (CDEV) terms to describe
children’s interactions and assess individual children in a classroom
setting.
D. Communicate effectively in simple face-to-face conversations with
instructors and classmates in child development educational settings.
A. Use computer vocabulary and terminology appropriately in a healthcare
environment.
B. Use electronic messages for healthcare communication.
C. Access health-related resources on the Internet.
A. Identify characteristics of a successful worker in a U.S. multicultural
workplace.
B. Engage in effective communication between management and co-workers.
C. Use basic communication techniques in customer service settings.
D. Interpret basic non-verbal workplace communication such as body
language and gestures.
A. Demonstrate basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
B. Demonstrate ability to understand basic workplace forms.
C. Recognize basic rights in the U.S. workplace.
D. Describe past work experience, education and training related to job
Basic Workplace
Communication
ESLV 5822
VESL for Health Workers
(90)
ESLV 5830
interviews.
A. Engage in work-related conversations with co-workers and supervisors.
B. Discuss ways in which cultural patterns and expectations impact
communication.
A. Demonstrate the use of appropriate language and an understanding of
suitable cultural behavior for interacting with patients in a multicultural
setting.
B. Recognize and demonstrate an awareness of diversity, cultural and
gender, in a medical environment.