Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education
Beginning ESL 1 Course Overview
Instructor:
Class Information: Beginning ESL 1, Site__, Room__, Days__, Time__
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Course Description:
Emphasizes listening comprehension and beginning oral production of simple conversations,
reading of practiced words and phrases, and prewriting tasks. This is the second course in the
Continuing Education ESL continuum. Open Entry/Open Exit.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
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answer basic questions about a familiar context after a level-appropriate listening prompt
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produce responses to previously studied questions
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identify words on a previously studied topic
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write answers to a series of questions on limited topics
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recognize a graph or chart.
Tests/Lessons/Homework Assignments:
Students take ESL pre/post tests, CASAS tests and other tests/assessments as provided by the
instructor. Classroom lessons/materials focus on the following life skills categories: basic
communication, consumer economics, community resources, health and safety, occupational
knowledge, and government and law. Homework assignments may be given.
Grading Standards:
Students who attend at least one class meeting receive one of the following grades at the end of a
semester/session:
P
(pass)
SP
(satisfactory progress)
NP
(no measurable progress)
Attendance Requirements:
Students who do not attend the first class meeting, or are absent for five day classes or four
evening classes within a 2-week period without the instructor’s approval may be dropped.
Textbooks/Materials:
SCE website for ESL students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx
Testing/Assessment Information:
ESL Tests
CASAS Tests
Date
Score
Date
Score
CASAS Form
Date
Score
ESL Pre
ESL Post
EL Civics Assessments
Unit Theme
Date
Score
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education Mission Statement
The Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education is a responsive community leader dedicated
to adult student success through innovative educational programs and services. The School of
Continuing Education prepares students to transition to college, improve language and workforce
skills, increase civic involvement, and promote lifelong learning.
SCE website for ESL students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx