Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG012AA   19982-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/25/97
ENG012AA     19982-20015 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
English As A Second Language IV
First module of the fourth level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice. 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, or grade of "P" or "C" or better in ENG011, or (ENG011AA, ENG011AB, and ENG011AC).
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENG012AA   19982-20015 English As A Second Language IV
1. Write simple, compound, and complex sentences correctly. (I)
2. Write two paragraphs in designated mode of development that use a topic sentence effectively and that exhibit unity and coherence. (II)
3. Punctuate sentences properly and spell words correctly. (III)
4. Use verb tenses, moods, and voice correctly. (IV)
5. Use new vocabulary and idioms effectively. (V)
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ENG012AA   19982-20015 English As A Second Language IV
    I. Sentence Structure
        A. Simple
          1. Run-ons and fragments
          2. Non-clausal modifiers
        B. Compound
          1. Compound subjects and verbs
          2. With all coordinate conjunctions
        C. Complex
          1. Compound, simple, run-ons, and fragments
          2. Varying combinations of independent and dependent clauses
      II. Paragraph Development
          A. Modes of development
            1. Narration
            2. Process
          B. Topic sentences with varied placement
          C. Unity
          D. Coherence
          E. Transitional devices between ideas
        III. Mechanics
            A. Punctuation
            B. Spelling
              1. Doubling consonants
              2. Silent e and other vowel representations
              3. Adding endings (ed, er, est, ing, ly)
          IV. Verb Tenses and Aspects, Moods, and Voice
              A. Simple
              B. Progressive (continuous)
              C. Perfect
              D. Perfect progressive
              E. Conditional
              F. Passive voice
            V. Vocabulary and Idioms
                A. Vocabulary
                  1. Nouns
                    a. Common
                    b. Proper
                  2. Pronouns
                    a. Subject
                    b. Object
                    c. Possessive
                    d. Demonstrative
                  3. Verbs
                  4. Adjectives/adverbs
                    a. Comparative
                    b. Superlative
                  5. Prepositions
                B. Idioms
                  1. Non-academic
                  2. Academic
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