7 courses with the subject ESLI, 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.
ESLI 001Reading and Vocabulary 13
45.0 hours REM level In Reading and Vocabulary 1, students are exposed to and practice general and academic English vocabulary, including key art, performance, and music vocabulary at a beginner level. Reading skills such as skimming and scanning will be introduced and practiced. Reading Comprehension and vocabulary skills will be developed through practicing word-building skills and basic summarizing strategies. In class, students will engage with the text through verbal discussions, journal writing, and quizzes. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
45.0 hours REM level In Writing and Grammar 1, students develop academic, personal, and creative writing skills through daily journaling, in-class writing exercises, and formal essays at a beginner level. Students identify and revise (with assistance) some grammatical errors in their writing. Basic grammar will be mastered through in-class grammar exercise, online exercises, and quizzes. Students demonstrate knowledge and ability to write paragraphs consisting of topic sentences, clear supporting sentences, and conclusions. Upon completion of ESLI Writing Studio 1, these skills will be mastered at a Beginning ESL Level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
45.0 hours REM level Students develop academic, personal, and creative writing skills through daily journaling, in-class writing exercises, and formal essays at a beginner to intermediate level. Students identify and revise (with some assistance) grammatical errors in their writing. Beginner to intermediate grammar will be mastered through in-class grammar exercises, online exercises, and quizzes. Students demonstrate knowledge and ability to write paragraphs and basic essays consisting of, but not limited to the following: a thesis statement, organizational sentence, body paragraphs (with topic sentences and clear supporting sentences), and a conclusion. Students will write short analytical reader-response paragraphs integrating author’s thesis with students’ own responses. Upon completion of Writing and Grammar 2, these skills will be mastered at a beginner to intermediate level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
undefined hours REM level In Presentation Skills, Students will develop a confident, relaxed presence for juries, critiques, public speaking, and other types of performance. In-class relaxation techniques and English pronunciation practice prepare students for public performance/presentation. Students utilize descriptive language and performance techniques to enhance presentations. Students gain confidence in sharing their artistic process, interest and goals using English conversation and presentation skills. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
undefined hours REM level The ESLI Core: Visual and Performing Arts Studio is a multimedia course that introduces students to the college studio environment and teaches technical, creative, theoretical, and problem solving skills. The assignments are broken up into three autobiographical projects that use a combination of traditional and digital methods. Art and performance vocabulary terms are practiced in the ESLI Studio classroom. Students will demonstrate mastery of vocabulary terms and studio norms through classroom critiques and formal presentations. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
undefined hours REM level ESLI Core: Conversation Skills develops students’ ability to initiate and engage in English conversation. A variety of topics and situations are covered ranging from survival to academic topics. Key phrases, idioms, and cultural notes are discussed to prepare students for several different conversation scenarios. Students work in groups in the classroom and meet with conversation tutors outside of class. Through this course students strengthen their verbal communication skills inside and outside of the classroom. Upon completion of Conversation Skills, students will achieve the above objectives at the beginner’s level. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
undefined hours REM level ESLI Film Fridays: Film and Discussion exposes students to language and the arts through feature films and documentaries, while provoking discussion in English. Students are encouraged to discuss and ask questions related to art, music, performance, culture or any other topics evoked by the films. Viewing films in English and discussing them reinforces listening, vocabulary, and conversation skills. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
