12 courses with the subject ELL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
(Formerly ESL 023) This is a course for advanced beginners that will enable students to apply grammar in listening, speaking, reading and academic writing. It is recommended that students take the course with reading, writing, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels.
(Formerly ESL 024) This course is for advanced beginners who can write basic sentences and have some knowledge of English sentence structures. The course covers basic grammatical structures, some models of compound and complex sentences, and introduces students to simple paragraph writing as well as other types of writing needed in everyday life and academic environment. It is recommended that students take the course with grammar, reading, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels.
(Formerly ESL 025) In this course, students will develop reading comprehension skills and expand vocabulary. Students will utilize various reading and vocabulary strategies to understand level-appropriate academic texts that prepare them for the next course level. It is recommended that students take the course with grammar, writing, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels.
(Formerly ESL 026) This is a course for advanced beginners who have some basic knowledge of English and some functional communicative ability (e.g. simple questions and answers on topics of everyday interest). Class time is devoted to speaking for everyday and basic academic needs, grammar practice, pronunciation, critical thinking, intensive listening to short, simplified narratives and listening for specific information in extended narratives, conversations, and short lectures. It is recommended that students take this course with grammar, writing, and reading courses of similar levels.
(Formerly ESL 033) This course aims at the development of intermediate grammar skills following ELL 023 (Elementary Grammar). Students are introduced to grammatical structures through a variety of activities that integrate all language skills and enhance students’ understanding and usage of grammar in academic English. These activities will prepare students for higher level of ELL and regular academic English classes.
(Formerly ESL 034) This course aims at the development of intermediate writing skills following ELL 024 (Elementary Writing). Students are introduced to a variety of strategies that require synthesis and analysis in writing cohesive academic paragraphs and simple essays. Diverse strategies and techniques will prepare students for higher level ELL and regular academic English classes.
(Formerly ESL 035) In this course, students will expand reading skills and vocabulary. Students will utilize various reading and vocabulary strategies to comprehend level-appropriate academic texts that prepare them for the next course level. It is recommended that students take the course with ELL grammar, writing, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels.
(Formerly ESL 036) This course is a speaking and listening course for developing intermediate ELL students. Students entering the course should be able to answer questions about their own lives and expand a spontaneous narrative to three or four sentences. Class time is devoted to speaking for academic needs and various social situations, as well as the practice of grammar, pronunciation, critical thinking, and listening for information in conversations, extended narratives, and short lectures. It is recommended that students take this course with ELL grammar, reading, and writing courses of similar levels.
(Formerly ESL/ELL 044) This course aims at the development of high intermediate writing skills following ELL 034 (Intermediate Writing I). This course is designed for students who can write unified, well-supported paragraphs and short essays with a few errors that affect readers' comprehension. Within the course, students learn how to recognize and produce academic essays for different purposes. Successful completion of this course enables students to take developmental English and college level English classes in the future. It is recommended that students take this course together with other ELL courses of at least 030 level.
(Formerly ESL/ELL 045) This course is designed for high-intermediate ELL students who need to build their vocabulary and reading skills so that they can, with the assistance of a dictionary, understand unadapted texts. Students will utilize various reading and vocabulary strategies to comprehend original academic texts. It is recommended that students take this course together with other ELL courses of at least 030 level.
(Formerly ESL/ELL 046) This course is designed to enhance the listening and speaking skills of high-intermediate ELL students. Students entering the course should be able to engage in discussions on various topics and develop spontaneous responses into well-organized, connected sentences. Throughout the course, students will refine their speaking abilities by participating in dialogues, group discussions, and presentations. Additionally, they will strengthen their listening comprehension through active listening and note-taking practice. It is recommended that students take this course with ELL grammar, reading, and writing courses of at least 030 levels.
(Formerly ESL 043) This course aims to develop grammar skills following ELL 033 (Intermediate Grammar I). It is a multi-skills course in which students practice grammar in academic situations. Students are introduced to further grammatical structures through a variety of activities that integrate all language skills and enhance students' understanding and usage of grammar in academic English. These activities will prepare students for college level English classes. It is recommended that students take this course together with other ELL courses of at least 030 level.
Source: Delaware County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
