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Description: MCCCD Approval: 3/27/01 |
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ESL040 2001 Fall
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English as a Second Language IV: Grammar |
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Fourth-level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL030, or (ESL030AA, ESL030AB, and ESL030AC). Course Notes: ESL040 may be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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ESL040 2001 Fall - 9999 |
English as a Second
Language IV: Grammar |
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Write simple, compound, and complex sentences correctly. (I) |
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Write a paragraph in any mode of development, which uses a topic sentence effectively, and which exhibits unity and coherence. (II) |
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Punctuate sentences properly and spell words correctly. (III) |
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Use verb tenses, moods, and voice correctly. (IV) |
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Use new vocabulary and idioms effectively. (V) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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ESL040 2001 Fall - 9999 |
English as a Second Language
IV: Grammar |
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I. Sentence structure A. Simple sentences 1. Distinguished from run-ons and fragments 2. With added non-clausal modifiers B. Compound sentences 1. Distinguished from compound subjects and verbs 2. With all coordinate conjunctions C. Complex sentences 1. Distinguished from compound, simple, run-ons, and fragments 2. With varying combinations of independent and dependent clauses II. Paragraph development A. Use of all modes of development 1. Cause/effect 2. Process 3. Classification 4. Exemplification 5. Comparison/contrast 6. Other B. Use of topic sentences with varied placement C. Unity D. Coherence E. Transitional devices between paragraphs III. Mechanics A. Punctuation of all types of sentences B. Spelling 1. Doubling consonants 2. Silent e and other vowel representation 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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