Maricopa Community Colleges  ESL054AA   20016-20056 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/27/01
ESL054AA 20016-20056 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
U.S. Culture: History
Reading and writing about American history. Appropriate for students enrolled in ENG010 or higher level ESL courses. May be repeated for a total of two (2) 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:
 
ESL054AA   20016-20056 U.S. Culture: History
1. Comprehend aurally short lectures about major American historical events. (I)
2. Make inferences from reading and listening. (I, III, IV)
3. Answer questions orally about apsects of American history, using appropriate grammar for student's level of study. (II)
4. Present oral reports about aspects of American history. (II)
5. Identify main ideas and supporting details in readings about aspects of American history. (III)
6. Answer questions in writing about aspects of American history, using appropriate grammar for student's level of study. (IV)
7. Write paragraphs about aspects of American history. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ESL054AA   20016-20056 U.S. Culture: History
    I. Listening skills
        A. Listening to readings
        B. Listening to traditional songs
        C. Making inferences
      II. Speaking skills
          A. Answering questions orally
          B. Giving oral reports
        III. Reading skills
            A. Identifying main ideas
            B. Identifying supporting ideas
            C. Drawing inferences
          IV. Writing skills
              A. Answering questions in writing
              B. Writing paragraphs
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