Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate college-level reading and writing proficiency.
- Use acceptable grammatical structures in both oral and written English.
- Respond to, analyze, and interpret texts in pair and small group discussions.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations in academic and professional settings.
- Demonstrate aural comprehension skills required to succeed in academic or professional settings.
- Comprehend and use academic vocabulary appropriately in oral and written communication.
ESLL131 ESL Writing IV
English language learners and international students preparing to enroll in regular college courses or enter the work force with an advanced knowledge of English will study and analyze errors in complex sentence structure and learn test-taking strategies.
ESLL133 ESL Reading IV
English language learners and international students preparing to enroll in regular college courses or enter the work force with an advanced knowledge of English will develop critical reading and thinking skills and learn test-taking strategies.
ESLL137 ESL Speaking IV
English language learners will develop advanced college and work-related communication skills in individual, small group, and classroom situations. Focus will be on practicing academic listening and oral presentation skills. Activities will also help students develop intercultural understanding and appreciation.
ESLL138 ESL Vocabulary IV
Students with advanced knowledge of English will expand their vocabulary by 300 new words which they will learn to recognize and use in written and oral communication. Students will also improve and apply vocabulary-learning strategies, such as text analysis, understanding word families, recognizing synonyms and collocations, analyzing word parts, and using dictionaries.
Overview
The Proficiency in English as a Second Language Specialized Diploma is intended to provide students who speak a native language other than English the necessary language competency to succeed in typical college and career settings. It enhances students’ employability and bolsters their career opportunities by providing students the requisite English skills to succeed in an increasingly English-dominant world.
The required classes for the specialized diploma program are the terminal courses for each skill area. Students testing at levels below the listed courses will be required to complete all necessary lower-level classes successfully The program can be completed in the day or evening, on a full-time or part-time basis.
In order to earn the Proficiency in English as a Second Language Specialized Diploma, students must pass the following courses with a B- (80%) or better:
ESLL131 ESL Writing IV 3 credits
ESLL133 ESL Reading IV 3 credits
ESLL137 ESL Speaking IV 3 credits
ESLL138 ESL Vocabulary IV 3 credits
Total Number of credits: 12 credits