Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 284 ESL - English as a Second Language ESL001BB / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS BASIC ESL I: SERVICES & EMPLOYMENT Listening, speaking, reading and writing in English at a basic level. Focus on survival skills related to services and employment when living in the United States. Introduction to elementary grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: ESL001BA or permission of instructor. ESL001BC / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS BASIC ESL I: SHOPPING & EVERYDAY LIFE Listening, speaking, reading and writing in English at a basic level. Focus on survival skills related to shopping and everyday life when living in the United States. Introduction to elementary grammatical patterns. Prerequisites: ESL001BB or permission of instructor. ESL010 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I: GRAMMAR First level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on basic conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building and grammar. Some reading and sentence level writing. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score. ESL011 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I: LISTENING AND SPEAKING Emphasis on listening and speaking skills involving survival skills. Asking and answering questions related to work, shopping, and personal safety. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or ESL002. ESL013 / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD VOCABULARY FOR ESL I Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental care, occupations and other activities. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: ESL013 may be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. ESL016 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS READING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Skills needed to become proficient readers in English. Sound symbol relationships of the English alphabet. Essential vocabulary for daily communication both in isolation and context. Development of reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score.