ESOL 0384 - ESOL Oral Communication IV

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 1 hr. lab.) Develops listening and speaking skills in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in educational, vocational and/or personal English-speaking contexts. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements. (3201085512) Prerequisite: ESOL 0383 or placement by testing
Course Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate understanding of authentic oral texts (e.g., lectures, news casts, pod casts) that contain sophisticated vocabulary and structures by successfully completing comprehension tasks, such as answering questions, note-taking, outlining, paraphrasing, summarizing, or evaluating the content, etc. [comprehension tasks such as identifying main, supporting ideas, and implied meaning are subsumed.]
2 - Plan and deliver formal oral presentations using appropriate vocabulary and syntax, recognizable organization, clear pronunciation, non-verbal cues, and appropriate volume and intonation, and respond appropriately to questions.
3 - Speak with fluency, using complex and accurate language, clear pronunciation and prosodic elements (e.g., intonation, rhythm, word and sentence stress).
4 - Demonstrate the ability to use a range of formal and informal language appropriate to context.
5 - Participate in discussions in formal and informal settings using active listening skills and making appropriate and extended comments.
6 - Assess own language production and use appropriate self-monitoring strategies such as rephrasing, re-directing, asking for clarification, and circumlocution.
7 - Analyze and evaluate oral expression by listening critically for elements that reflect an awareness of situation, audience, purpose, and diverse points of view.
8 - Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of cultural conventions and references in oral and nonverbal communication.