ESOL 062 - English for Speakers of Other Languages - Grammar II
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or successful completion of the previous level course with a “C” or better and ESOL Advisor Approval.
PROGRAM: English for Speakers of Other Languages
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2023
Focuses on the study and acquisition of patterns of advanced structure and syntax. Emphasizes the acquisition of sentence structure for verbal and written communication of ideas and their relationships.
Upper intermediate level following intermediate level.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to: - Comprehend the large scope and use of English verb tenses.
- Demonstrate control of major verb tenses in spoken and written form.
- Demonstrate control of basic subject-verb agreement.
- Demonstrate control of subject-verb agreement with expressions of quantity.
- Recognize and use plural nouns and count/non-count nouns.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of articles.
- Use basic English grammar forms in writing and speaking.
- Recognize grammar forms in reading and listening activities.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- The present, past, and future for simple tenses, progressive tenses, perfect tenses, and perfect progressive tenses
- Basic subject-verb agreement and subject-verb agreement with expressions of quantity
- Plural nouns and count versus non-count nouns
- Use of articles
- Paragraph writing
- Noticing activities
- Small talk, conversations, and/or role-plays
- Listening and grammar activities
- Grammar form recognition in reading
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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