Santa Monica College
Non-Credit Course Outline
ESL 906
Course Title: ESL 906: English as a Second Language Level 6
Total Hours Instruction: 60
Date Submitted: 7/1/1978
Updated: 2/28/2007
I.
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite: None
This multi-skills course is designed for the high-advanced ESL student. In this course students
continue to expand and refine their English skills, proficiency, and vocabulary. Students
consolidate their understanding of English grammar and extend their awareness and
command of the English language, in particular problems of syntax, semantics, and oral
fluency. Students are prepared to function comfortably in American society and take non-ESL
courses and/or the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
II.
Required Text and References:
One or more of the following or similar texts:
Azar, Betty Schrampfer. Understanding and Using English Grammar, 3rd ed. NY: Prentice
Hall, 1998.
Azar, Betty Schrampfer. Understanding and Using English Grammar Workbook, 3rd ed. NY:
Prentice Hall, 1998.
Azar, Betty Schrampfer. Understanding and Using English Grammar Chartbook, 3rd ed. NY:
Prentice Hall, 1998.
Hartmann, Pamela and Laurie Blass. Quest Intro: Listening and Speaking with CD, 2nd ed.
NY: McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Hartmann, Pamela and Laurie Blass. Quest Intro: Reading and Writing with CD, 2nd ed. NY:
McGraw-Hill, 2007.
References:
Azar, Betty Schrampfer. Understanding and Using English Grammar Teacher’s Guide, 3rd ed.
NY: Prentice Hall, 1998.
Brinton, Donna and Peter Master eds. New Ways in Content-Based Instruction. VA: TESOL
Publications, 1997.
Brown, J. D. ed. New Ways of Classroom Assessment. VA: TESOL Publications, 1998.
Celce-Murcia, Marianne ed. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, 3rd ed. MA:
Heinle and Heinle, 2001.
Longman Dictionary of American English. NY: Pearson Ed, 2004.
Newbury House Dictionary of American English. MA: Heinle and Heinle, 1999.
Sherman, Kristin. Quest Intro: Listening and Speaking Teacher’s Edition with Tests. NY:
McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Sherman, Kristin. Quest Intro: Reading and Writing Teacher’s Edition with Tests. NY:
McGraw-Hill, 2007.
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III.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
IV.
A.
Expand and use advanced English vocabulary in a variety of contexts.
B.
Use correct subject-verb agreement in speaking and writing.
C.
Respond to questions with complete sentences and correct subject-verb agreement.
D.
Demonstrate effective use of the present, past, future, and perfect tenses in complete
sentences (both orally and in writing).
E.
Write simple and compound sentences with appropriate connections and punctuation.
F.
Write complex sentences with “when” and “because.”
G.
Engage in dialogs using vocabulary from previously-learned material.
H.
Use college-lined paper correctly.
I.
Identify basic parts of speech in readings.
J.
Interpret the topic sentence, main idea, and supporting details in 5-minute reading or
listening passages.
K.
Infer meanings of unfamiliar words using contextual clues.
L.
Identify and edit basic errors in a piece of writing.
M.
Use appropriate conversation etiquette.
N.
Format a paragraph correctly.
O.
Give a short presentation on a topic related to the readings, personal experiences, or
current events.
P.
Keep a daily journal.
Q.
Write a short narrative paragraph with a controlling topic.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Date Submitted: 2/28/2007
1.
Given an in-class writing assignment based on an assigned reading, personal
experiences, or current events, students will write a group of six- to eight-sentences
(formatted like a paragraph) that demonstrate basic control over subject-verb
agreement, compound sentences, and complex sentences with “when” and “because.”
2.
Given a sample of student writing, students will edit the paper for appropriate use of
verb tenses.
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V.
Instructional Methodology:
(Approximate values are shown, but because all non-credit ESL courses are open entry /
open exit, actual percentage values may vary.)
25%
45%
10%
15%
5%
VI.
Lecture and/or demonstration
Speaking and listening exercises (including class discussions, small-group
discussions, pair activities, and/or oral recitations)
Reading and writing exercises (including error analysis and/or paraphrasing)
Student presentations and/or oral recitations
Audio-visual materials and/or guest speakers
Course Content:
(Approximate values are shown, but because all non-credit ESL courses are open entry /
open exit, actual percentage values may vary.)
Percentage
of Term
Topics
Listening skills, including advanced English vocabulary; advanced
25%
grammatical structures (including basic parts of speech,
past/present/future/perfect tenses, simple and compound sentences,
sentence combining, and punctuation); complex statements and
questions; 5- to 7-minute conversations or reports; conversational
etiquette.
Speaking and pronunciation skills, including advanced English
25%
vocabulary; advanced grammatical structures (including basic parts of
speech, past/present/future/perfect tenses, simple and compound
sentences, sentence combining, and punctuation); asking and responding
to questions with complete sentences; 5- to 7-minute conversations;
conversation etiquette; presentation skills.
Reading skills, including advanced English vocabulary; advanced
25%
grammatical structures (including basic parts of speech,
past/present/future/perfect tenses, simple and compound sentences,
sentence combining, and punctuation); making inferences about the topic
sentence, main idea, and supporting details; 4- to 5-page passages;
editing for basic errors.
Writing skills, including advanced English vocabulary; advanced
25%
grammatical structures (including basic parts of speech,
past/present/future/perfect tenses, simple and compound sentences,
sentence combining, and punctuation); using “when” and “because”; using
college-lined paper; writing paragraphs based on a theme; keeping a
journal; formatting a paragraph; editing for basic errors.
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VI.
Methods of Evaluation:
(Approximate values are shown, but because all non-credit ESL courses are open entry /
open exit, actual percentage values may vary.)
20%
30%
10%
20%
20%
Oral presentations
Quizzes and exams
Homework assignments
Writing assignments
Participation in classroom discussions and activities (including reading
exercises, oral recitations, small group work, and pair work)
Curriculum Approved ________
Date
David Zehr, Chair, Curriculum Committee
Date
Jeff Shimizu, Vice President, Academic Affairs