Santa Monica College
Non-Credit Course Outline
ESL 901
Course Title: ESL 901: English as a Second Language Level 1
Total Hours Instruction: 60
Date Submitted: 7/1/1978
Updated: 2/28/2007
I.
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite: None
This beginning multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language skills of nonnative speakers. The course focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The skills
taught in this course build students’ language abilities and closely correspond to national
(SCANS) and state (CASAS) standards for non-credit/adult instruction.
II.
Required Text and References:
One or more of the following or similar texts:
Azar, Betty Schrampfer and Stacey A. Hagan. Basic English Grammar, 3rd ed. NY: Prentice
Hall, 2005.
Azar, Betty Schrampfer and Stacey A. Hagan. Basic English Grammar Workbook, 3rd ed. NY:
Prentice Hall, 2005.
Lee, Linda, Stephen Sloan, Grace Tanaka, and Shirley Velasco. All-Star 1 with Student CD.
NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005.
Sherman, Kristin. All-Star 1 Workbook. NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005.
References:
Azar, Betty Schrampfer and Stacey A. Hagan. Basic English Grammar Teacher’s Guide, 3rd
ed. NY: Prentice Hall, 2005.
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. All-Star 1 Color Overhead Transparencies. NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005.
Sherman, Kristin. All-Star 1 Teacher’s Edition. NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005.
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III.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
IV.
A.
Write words in alphabetical order.
B.
Find words in alphabetical sequence.
C.
Recognize and use basic English vocabulary, including words used in everyday
conversation, family relationships, time, weather, money, telephone calls, objects, and
shopping.
D.
Use correct grammar structures, such as count/non-count nouns, simple sentences,
the present tense, the present continuous tense, and basic present-time modals.
E.
Discriminate aurally between English statements and questions by intonation and
stress patterns.
F.
Answer simple questions related to basic needs.
G.
Respond to questions with complete sentences.
H.
Ask simple questions related to basic needs.
I.
Ask information questions.
J.
Create dialogs using vocabulary from previously-learned material.
K.
Use both formal and informal register in conversations.
L.
Write simple sentences in English.
M.
Write dictated words, phrases, and short sentences.
N.
Use college-lined paper correctly.
O.
Use the simple present and present continuous correctly.
P.
Fill out simple forms such as money orders and change of address forms.
Q.
Follow basic step instructions and directions.
R.
Use appropriate conversation etiquette.
S.
Make an appointment.
T.
Take simple telephone messages.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Date Submitted: 2/28/2007
1.
With the assistance of an audio-taped message, students will take a telephone
message with accuracy.
2.
Students will accurately complete a simple and unfamiliar form asking for personal
information.
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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.)
30%
40%
15%
5%
10%
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 basic English vocabulary (including words used
25%
in everyday conversation, family relationships, time, weather, money,
telephone calls, objects, and shopping); basic grammatical structures
(such as count/non-count nouns, simple sentences, the present tense, the
present continuous tense, and basic present-time modals); simple
statements and questions related to basic needs; basic step instructions
and directions; dialogs; 1- to 3-minute audio or video-taped conversations
or reports; telephone messages; conversational etiquette.
Speaking and pronunciation skills, including positions of mouth; basic
25%
English vocabulary (including words used in everyday conversation, family
relationships, time, weather, money, telephone calls, objects, and
shopping); basic grammatical structures (such as count/non-count nouns,
simple sentences, the present tense, the present continuous tense, and
basic present-time modals); asking and responding to simple questions;
using formal and informal register in conversations; dialogs; making
appointments; conversation etiquette; presentation skills.
Reading skills, including basic English vocabulary (including words used
25%
in everyday conversation, family relationships, time, weather, money,
telephone calls, objects, and shopping); basic grammatical structures
(such as count/non-count nouns, simple sentences, the present tense, the
present continuous tense, and basic present-time modals); short
sentences; basic step instructions and directions; information questions;
simple forms, signs, advertisements, and labels.
Writing skills, including basic English vocabulary (including words used in
25%
everyday conversation, family relationships, time, weather, money,
telephone calls, objects, and shopping); basic grammatical structures
(such as count/non-count nouns, simple sentences, the present tense, the
present continuous tense, and basic present-time modals); filling out
simple forms; dictation; short sentences; using college-lined paper; taking
telephone messages; finding and writing words in alphabetical order.
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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.)
10%
30%
20%
10%
30%
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