ESOL 063 - English for Speakers of Other Languages-Grammar III
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 acquisition of more advanced patterns of structure and syntax. Emphasizes the development of competent verbal and written expression in critical analysis for academic purposes.
Advanced level following intermediate levels.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Comprehend and apply English modals in different contexts.
- Distinguish between active and passive voice.
- Create text and speech using passive voice in different tenses.
- Develop control and correct use of adjective clauses for subordination of ideas and sentence variation.
- Demonstrate control of and correctly use noun clauses for sentence variation and reported speech.
- Recognize and control the use of gerunds and infinitives.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Modals of polite requests, advisability, certainty, and preference
- Active and passive voice
- Adjective and noun clauses
- Gerunds and infinitives
- Paragraph and dialogue writing
- Noticing activities
- Small talk, conversations, and role-plays
- Grammar recognition in written texts
- Listening and grammar activities
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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