ENGL 109 Advanced Academic English

In this advanced English language learning course, multilingual English learners improve their academic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students study and analyze works of fiction and nonfiction while refining their language skills and engaging in cultural analysis. Students will learn organizational structures for cohesive oral presentations and written compositions using effective English language skills. Course materials will be appropriate for a student with advanced-level English language ability.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Appropriate placement on the English placement exam or successful completion of ENGL 107 or higher

Corequisite

INFO 100

Hours Weekly

4

Course Objectives

1. Summarize spoken and written English language passages in an oral presentation.
2. Produce clear and cohesive oral communication and composition.
3. Incorporate appropriate source materials for support.
4. Use appropriate presentation skills to communicate a clear, compelling message.

Course Objectives

1. Summarize spoken and written English language passages in an oral presentation.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Students will prepare a presentation on a class reading.

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC1
2. Produce clear and cohesive oral communication and composition.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Students will prepare a 5-6 minute presentation on a class reading. Guidelines: create a visual aid to accompany presentation. Use transitions to help audience follow ideas. Use presentation skills (such as eye contact, body language, vocal variation) to enhance credibility.

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC2
3. Incorporate appropriate source materials for support.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Students will prepare a 5-6 minute presentation on a class reading. Guidelines: create a visual aid to accompany presentation. Use transitions to help audience follow ideas. Use presentation skills (such as eye contact, body language, vocal variation) to enhance credibility.

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC3
4. Use appropriate presentation skills to communicate a clear, compelling message.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC4