Curriculum Document
ENGL 011 Introductory Conversation and Pronunciation
Academic
Department:
Document Author:
English &
Philosophy
Dr. Dennis
Barbour
Date: (09/18/06)
Type of Document:
X
Course
Program of Study
School Document
Number:
Approved by School
Date:
LSS 06-04
10-02-2006
CEP Review:
Addition
Deletion
Revisions
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Faculty Senate Approval
Date: (mm/dd/yy)
Effective Term: Spring,
2007
New Course:
ENGL 011 Introductory Conversation and Pronunciation
Prerequisite:
None.
Justification:
With the inception of English as a Second Language (ESL), Purdue University Calumet will be admitting
international students who have some command of the English language but have not passed the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, which is a Purdue University Calumet undergraduate
admission’s requirement for foreign born students. Also, Purdue University Calumet will extend its services to
admit local ESL residents who want to improve their English skills. The ESL students will need instruction in
the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; grammar will be integrated into the
instruction for all of the language skills. The ESL Program’s objectives include prepping the students for the
four English language sections of the TOEFL exam and helping the students to develop the English skills
necessary to succeed in a university setting.
At present, Purdue University Calumet does not offer a formally established English as a Second Language
Program.
This course’s design is based on models of ESL programs at other universities.
Proposed:
ENGL 011 Introductory Conversation and Pronunciation focuses on the intonational patterns, rhythms,
and sounds of conversational English. This class includes dialogue practice, academic presentations, class
discussions and small group activities designed to facilitate students’ competence in the pronunciation of
English vocabulary. Class 3, Credit 0
The Department of English and Philosophy will train the instructors and tutors necessary to provide
professional intensive ESL instruction.
This course may not be substituted for English 104 or English 105 nor be counted toward degree
requirements.
Impact on Students:
ESL students will be provided with the appropriate level of instruction in English that will help them pass the
TOEFL exam and succeed in the academic programs at Purdue University Calumet.
Impact on Community:
Purdue University Calumet will provide an invaluable service to the community. Although there are a few
community center ESL programs, Purdue University Calumet’s ESL program will offer a professional program
that will not only teach English survival skills, but it will also prepare ESL students for a successful college
career.
Summarize any discussions with the departments listed above:
The Department of English & Philosophy have held meetings about this course and have agreed to support
the ESL program. An advisory board will be created to monitor the program.
Impact on University Resources:
Students will utilize the library’s resources and the Writing Center’s tutors. Currently, an ESL computer lab is
in the planning stage. A tenure-track Assistant Professor will be hired to begin fall semester, 2007, to teach
and overview the academic component of the program. The overall administration of the program will be the
responsibility of the Department of English and Philosophy in the School of LASS.
Impact on General Education Requirements:
None