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Low Beginning
Beginning Listening and Speaking I
11A Beginning Reading, Writing and Grammar I
- Use basic English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Use basic English punctuation (periods, commas, question marks).
- Use e-mail to communicate with instructors.
- Read and write between 400 and 800 of the most common words of English.
- Read simple English texts aloud.
- Identify the main idea and details of short reading passages.
- Skim and scan for specific information in authentic everyday reading materials.
13A Pronunciation, Phonics and Reading I
- Produce English sounds, rhythms and intonations more clearly.
- Determine the pronunciation of written English by applying phonics rules.
- Read and pronounce common sight words.
Read and use a larger English vocabulary.
Beginning Listening and Speaking II
11B Beginning Reading, Writing and Grammar II
- Use basic English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Read simple English texts aloud.
- Identify the main idea of short reading passages.
- Skim and scan for specific information in common everyday reading materials.
- Read and write between 400 and 800 of the most common words of English.
- Send e-mail messages to instructors.
- Use basic English punctuation (periods, commas, question marks).
- Use correct paragraph form (indents and margins).
- Edit their writing.
13B Pronunciation, Phonics and Reading II
- Produce English sounds, rhythms and intonations more clearly.
- Determine the pronunciation of written English by applying phonics rules.
- Read and pronounce common sight words.
- Read and use a larger English vocabulary.
High Beginning
High Beginning Listening and Speaking I
21A High Beginning Reading, Writing and Grammar I
- Use high beginning English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Produce short writing assignments.
- Read and write between 600 and 1200 of the most common words of English.
- Read high beginning English texts aloud with good pronunciation.
- Identify the main idea and details of high beginning reading passages.
- Skim and scan for specific information in authentic everyday reading materials
22A Intensive Listening and Vocabulary Development I
- Decode spoken English more quickly, and with more ease and better comprehension.
- Process and use a larger English vocabulary.
- Decode grammatical structures and respond appropriately.
High Beginning Listening and Speaking II
21B High Beginning Reading, Writing and Grammar II
- Use high beginning English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Produce short writing assignments.
- Read and write between 600 and 1200 of the most common words of English.
- Read high beginning English texts aloud with good pronunciation.
- Identify the main idea and details of high beginning reading passages.
- Skim and scan for specific information in authentic everyday reading materials.
22B Intensive Listening and Vocabulary Development II
- Decode spoken English more quickly, and with more ease and better comprehension.
- Process and use a larger English vocabulary.
- Decode grammatical structures and respond appropriately.
Low Intermediate
Low Intermediate Listening and Speaking I31A Low Intermediate Reading, Writing and Grammar I
- Use low intermediate English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Use reading strategies to improve their reading comprehension.
- Read low intermediate level English texts aloud with good pronunciation.
- Identify the main idea and details of low intermediate reading passages.
- Use 1000-2000 words from the General Service List and begin building vocabulary from the Academic Word List.
- Apply knowledge of English punctuation in writing and to improve comprehension of reading material.
- Write short, well-developed and focused paragraphs.
- Follow the writing process.
- Express themselves in writing and orally in English with more ease and spontaneity.
- Process written and spoken English more quickly, and with more ease and better comprehension.
- Use fundamental nonverbals of English communication (e.g. eye contact).
- Read English faster, with better comprehension.
- Read and use a larger English vocabulary.
Low Intermediate Listening and Speaking II
31B Low Intermediate Reading, Writing and Grammar II
- Use low intermediate English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Use reading strategies to improve their reading comprehension.
- Read low intermediate level English texts aloud with good pronunciation.
- Identify the main idea and details of low intermediate reading passages.
- Use 1000-2000 words from the General Service List and begin building vocabulary from the Academic Word List.
- Apply knowledge of English punctuation in writing and to improve comprehension of reading material
- Write short, well-developed and focused paragraphs.
- Follow the writing process.
- Express themselves in writing and orally in English with more ease and spontaneity.
- Process written and spoken English more quickly, and with more ease and better comprehension.
- Use fundamental nonverbals of English communication (e.g. eye contact).
- Read English faster, with better comprehension.
- Read and use a larger English vocabulary.
High Intermediate
High Intermediate I
40A High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- Interpret the meaning of contextualized speech presented at an intermediate level of difficulty.
- Distinguish words spoken at natural speed.
- Record simple notes.
- Participate in small group discussions.
- Prepare and deliver short oral presentations.
- Speak clearly enough to be understood.
- Demonstrate familiarity with their intended major departments.
41A High Intermediate Reading, Writing and Grammar I
- Use high intermediate-level English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Read and use vocabulary from the Academic Word List.
- Employ reading strategies to improve comprehension.
- Develop effective topic sentences.
- Produce essays of approximately four paragraphs (two typed pages).
- Use the writing process to develop essays
43A Intensive Writing and Editing I
- Identify the pattern of errors in their individual writing and correct them.
- Edit their own writing for grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
- Produce more grammatically accurate writing.
- Produce more natural English writing (instead of translating).
High Intermediate II
40B High Intermediate Listening and Speaking II
- Interpret the meaning of contextualized speech presented at an intermediate level of difficulty.
- Distinguish words spoken at natural speed.
- Record simple notes.
- Participate in small group discussions.
- Prepare and deliver short oral presentations.
- Speak clearly enough to be understood.
- Demonstrate familiarity with their intended major departments.
41B High Intermediate Reading, Writing and Grammar II
- Use high intermediate-level English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Read and use vocabulary from the Academic Word List.
- Employ reading strategies to improve comprehension.
- Develop effective topic sentences.
- Produce essays of approximately four paragraphs (two typed pages).
- Use the writing process to develop essays.
43B Intensive Writing and Editing II
- Identify the pattern of errors in their individual writing and correct them.
- Edit their own writing for grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
- Produce more grammatically accurate writing.
- Produce more natural English writing (instead of translating).
Low Advanced
Low Advanced Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing I
50A Low Advanced Listening and Speaking I
- Interpret the meaning of contextualized speech presented at an advanced level of difficulty.
- Record and organize notes.
- Use notes to complete academic tasks.
- Think critically about lecture material.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations using visual support (PowerPoint).
- Participate in small group discussions and debates.
- Speak clearly enough to be understood, using voice variety and avoiding monotonic speech.
- Demonstrate familiarity with Stout academic culture through completion of a Guided Observation Project.
51A Low Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar I
- Use advanced level English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Read and use additional academic vocabulary from the Academic Word List.
- Employ reading strategies to improve reading comprehension and retention.
- Apply critical thinking skills to academic assignments.
- Conduct library research.
- Develop effective thesis statements.
- Write essays of four to five paragraphs (two-three typed pages).
- Write summaries, paraphrases and responses to reading material.
- Understand the concept and consequences of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
- Use in-text citations appropriately.
52A Writing, Revising and Editing Workshop I
- Identify the characteristics of good academic writing.
- Participate actively and effectively in peer review groups and brainstorming sessions.
- Identify writing strengths and weaknesses of peer group members and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in their own writing and correct them.
- Use suggestions from peers and instructor to revise and improve their own writing.
Low Advanced Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing II
50B Low Advanced Listening and Speaking II
- Interpret the meaning of contextualized speech presented at an advanced level of difficulty.
- Record and organize notes.
- Use notes to complete academic tasks.
- Think critically about lecture material.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations using visual support (PowerPoint).
- Participate in small group discussions and debates.
- Speak clearly enough to be understood, using voice variety and avoiding monotonic speech.
- Demonstrate familiarity with Stout academic culture through completion of a Guided Observation Project.
51B Low Advanced Reading, Writing, and Grammar II
- Use advanced level English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Read and use additional academic vocabulary from the Academic Word List.
- Employ reading strategies to improve reading comprehension and retention.
- Apply critical thinking skills to academic assignments.
- Conduct library research.
- Develop effective thesis statements.
- Write essays of four to five paragraphs (two-three typed pages).
- Write summaries, paraphrases and responses to reading material.
- Understand the concept and consequences of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
- Use in-text citations appropriately.
52B Writing, Revising and Editing Workshop II
- Identify the characteristics of good academic writing.
- Participate actively and effectively in peer review groups and brainstorming sessions.
- Identify writing strengths and weaknesses of peer group members and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in their own writing and correct them.
- Use suggestions from peers and instructor to revise and improve their own writing.
High Advanced
High Advanced I
60A High Advanced Listening and Speaking I
- Interpret the meaning of contextualized speech presented at a freshman level of academic difficulty.
- Record accurate, concise and organized notes.
- Use notes to complete academic tasks.
- Think critically about reading material and lecture content.
- Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations accompanied by visual support.
- Function effectively as a small group member in a university classroom.
- Participate in class discussions and debates.
61A High Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar I
- Use all aspects of English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Read and use all 570 word families in the Academic Word List.
- Employ reading strategies to improve comprehension and retention.
- Apply critical thinking skills to academic assignments.
- Write persuasively for an American academic audience.
- Write essays/research papers of several pages (5+ typed).
- Follow academic conventions of citation and attribution.
High Advanced II
60B High Advanced Listening and Speaking II
- Interpret the meaning of contextualized speech presented at a freshman level of academic difficulty.
- Record accurate, concise and organized notes.
- Use notes to complete academic tasks.
- Think critically about reading material and lecture content.
- Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations accompanied by visual support.
- Function effectively as a small group member in a university classroom.
- Participate in class discussions and debates.
61B High Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar II
- Use all aspects of English grammar to interpret and produce written English.
- Read and use all 570 word families in the Academic Word List.
- Employ reading strategies to improve comprehension and retention.
- Apply critical thinking skills to academic assignments.
- Write persuasively for an American academic audience.
- Write essays/research papers of several pages (5+ typed).
- Follow academic conventions of citation and attribution.