Maricopa Community Colleges  ESL054   20016-20056 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/27/01
ESL054 20016-20056 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Introduction To The Culture Of The United States
Reading and writing about American customs, traditions, major historical events, and celebrations. Appropriate for students enrolled in ENG010 or higher level ESL courses. May be repeated for a total of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ESL010, or (ESL010AA, ESL010AB, and ESL010AC), or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ESL054   20016-20056 Introduction To The Culture Of The United States
1. Comprehend aurally short lectures about customs, traditions, major historical events, folk songs, and celebrations that typify American culture. (I-III)
2. Make inferences from reading and listening. (I-III)
3. Answer questions orally about aspects of American culture, using appropriate grammar for student's level of study. (I-III)
4. Present oral reports about aspects of American culture. (I-III)
5. Identify main ideas and supporting details in readings about aspects of American culture. (I-III)
6. Answer questions in writing about aspects of American culture, using appropriate grammar for student's level of study. (I-III)
7. Write paragraphs about aspects of American culture. (I-III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ESL054   20016-20056 Introduction To The Culture Of The United States
    I. History of the United States
        A. Listening skills
          1. Listening to readings
          2. Listening to traditional songs
          3. Making inferences
        B. Speaking skills
          1. Answering questions orally
          2. Giving oral reports
        C. Reading skills
          1. Identifying main ideas
          2. Identifying supporting ideas
          3. Drawing inferences
        D. Writing skills
          1. Answering questions in writing
          2. Writing paragraphs
      II. American institutions
          A. Listening skills
            1. Listening to readings
            2. Listening to traditional songs
            3. Making inferences
          B. Speaking skills
            1. Answering questions orally
            2. Giving oral reports
          C. Reading skills
            1. Identifying main ideas
            2. Identifying supporting ideas
            3. Drawing inferences
          D. Writing skills
            1. Answering questions in writing
            2. Writing paragraphs
        III. Sports and entertainment
            A. Listening skills
              1. Listening to readings
              2. Listening to traditional songs
              3. Making inferences
            B. Speaking skills
              1. Answering questions orally
              2. Giving oral reports
            C. Reading skills
              1. Identifying main ideas
              2. Identifying supporting ideas
              3. Drawing inferences
            D. Writing skills
              1. Answering questions in writing
              2. Writing paragraphs
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