Curriculum Document ENGL 012 Intermediate 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 06-05 10-02-2006 CEP Review: Addition Deletion Revisions X Faculty Senate Approval Date: (mm/dd/yy) Effective Term: Spring, 2007 New Course: ENGL 012 Intermediate Conversation and Pronunciation Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ENG 011 or TOEFL score. 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 012 Intermediate Conversation and Pronunciation focuses on the sounds, rhythms, and intonations of conversational English. This class extends the conversational focus of Introductory Conversation and Pronunciation, ENG 012 focuses upon more challenging social and academic discourse than Introductory Conversation and Pronunciation, Eng 012. It offers authentic language practices through dialogue, academic presentations, class discussions and small group activities designed to facilitate students’ competence in conversation and pronunciation. 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