ESL 017 - Listening and Oral Communication/US Culture

This course (2 sections) focuses on cultural awareness and US culture as well as the improvement of the listening and oral skills that are necessary for the university classroom. The primary goals of the course are to introduce students to various aspects of US culture and intercultural communication via oral discussions and listening activities. Additional goals are to assist students in achieving comprehensible pronunciation and gaining confidence in listening comprehension and speaking skills. Students will also be exposed to a wide variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures in context. (The credit for this course does not apply toward a baccalaureate or an associate degree.)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1.5

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: English as Second Language

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