Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education
Conversation 1 Course Overview
Instructor:
Class Information: Conversation 1, Site__, Room__, Days__, Time__
Section Number:
Term:
Fall 2013
Holidays:
Course Description:
Introduces conversational strategies in listening, language use, and nonverbal communication.
Presents oral skills necessary in initiating, maintaining, and closing conversations. Emphasis on oral
skills that assist in social encounters and expand listening and speaking skills. This course is
recommended for Beginning ESL 3 and Intermediate ESL 1 students. Open entry/Open exit.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
 demonstrate oral skills in initiating, maintaining, and closing conversations.
Assessments/Lessons/Homework Assignments:
Students take 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 required.
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:
Accommodations for Disabilities:
Students with disabilities, who would like to request academic accommodations, are responsible
for identifying themselves to their instructors and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services
(DSPS) office. To make arrangements for academic accommodations at CEC, contact the DSPS
office (D-101) at 714-241-5769, or Mary Stephens at 714-241-5768.
SCE website for ESL students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx