Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG009AA   19982-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/25/97
ENG009AA     19982-20015 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
English As A Second Language I
First module of the first level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on basic conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building, and grammar. Some reading and sentence-level writing. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENG009AA   19982-20015 English As A Second Language I
1. Use the verb "to be" in both conversation and in simple written sentences in the simple present tense. (I)
2. Use common English verbs in both conversation and in simple written sentences in the simple present tense. (I, II)
3. Use common English nouns in singular and plural, articles and quantity words, and the "there + be + noun" construction in both conversation and in simple written sentences. (III)
4. Use common adjectives and adverbs of frequency in both conversation and in simple written sentences. (IV)
5. Use common prepositions of time and place in both conversation and in simple written sentences. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ENG009AA   19982-20015 English As A Second Language I
    I. Verb "To Be"
        A. Affirmative
        B. Negative
        C. Interrogative
        D. Tag questions and short answers
        E. Wh- questions
      II. Simple Present Tense
          A. Affirmative
          B. Negative
          C. Interrogative
          D. Tag questions and short answers
        III. Common Nouns
            A. Singular and plural
            B. Articles and quantity words
            C. There + be + noun
          IV. Adverbs, Adjectives, and Prepositions
              A. Adverbs of frequency
              B. Demonstrative adjectives
                1. This 2 That
                3. These
                4. Those
              C. Prepositions of time and place
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