ESL* 027 Oral Communications II

Credits: 3

This course is designed to help high-beginning non-native English-speaking students develop speaking fluency for basic conversation by improving their listening and oral skills through guided communicative activities at the discourse level. Students learn to make effective use of English grammar and vocabulary from readings and other media. Cultural aspects of oral communication in various contexts are included in this course. The course emphasizes the development of listening and speaking skills needed for academic environments.
Prerequisite: Placement at the ESL* 027 level