Maricopa Community Colleges  ESL052   20016-20072 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/27/01
ESL052 20016-20072 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Job-Specific Writing and Speaking Skills for ESL
Using and understanding English for specific employment or vocational training. Includes English speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL test score or satisfactory completion of ESL055, or instructor approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ESL052   20016-20072 Job-Specific Writing and Speaking Skills for ESL
1. Write and/or state life skill competencies which apply to specific vocational training or a work situation. (I)
2. List the requirements of employment for a specific work situation including education, skills and abilities. (I)
3. Describe the hierarchy of employees for a specific business or occupation. (I)
4. List the duties and responsibilities of employees in a specific work situation or occupation. (I)
5. Explain job-related directions or instructions in oral and written form. (II)
6. State questions and answers regarding job-specific tasks. (II)
7. Describe the safety requirements and procedures for specific vocational situations. (II)
8. Identify and list resource and training materials for performance of a specific job in the work setting. (II)
9. Read and describe resource material and instructions for completing a specific job in the work setting. (II)
10. Demonstrate and verbally describe the use of equipment for a specific employment situation. (II)
11. Interpret and complete work-related forms and reports using standardized terminology and abbreviations. (II)
12. Request clarification and state confirmation of specific employment related communications. (II)
13. State work progress/completion reports for specific employment situations. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ESL052   20016-20072 Job-Specific Writing and Speaking Skills for ESL
    I. Understanding the Job
        A. Language proficiency required
          1. Writing/reading tasks
          2. Aural/oral proficiency
          3. Other
        B. Requirements for employment
          1. Education
          2. Skills for entry and advancement
          3. Personal characteristics/temperament/abilities leading to success on this job
          4. Other
        C. Hierarchy of workers in the job/occupation
      II. Job Performance
          A. Job-specific terminology
            1. Resources
            2. Training materials
          B. Safety
            1. Work environment and its hazards
            2. Handling emergencies
          C. Reading skills
            1. Job-related references
            2. Training materials for the job
          D. Writing skills
            1. Completing job-related forms - directions/instructions
            2. Job reports, memos, letters - directions/instructions
          E. Listening skills
            1. Following oral directions
            2. Understanding job reviews and criticism
          F. Speaking skills
            1. Describing job-related equipment
            2. Reporting progress on work completed
            3. Confirming understanding/clarifying communication
            4. Directions/instructions
            5. Questions/answers
            6. Resource material
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