ESL 264LS:	Fundamentals of Oral Skills	Reedley College
	Section	50031	Fall 2005
	Units:	4 (repeatable once for credit)
	Time:	8:00 a.m. — 8:50 am. Saturday
		9:00— l:l0p.m. Saturday

Lab:	LAL1
Lecture:	LAL 2
	Instructor:	Kelly Schroeder
		Tel. (559) 453-7118~(office voice mail) OR (559) 683-5243
		E-Mail: kschroed(@fresno.edu
		Fax:453-2100

Subject Prerequisites Use of language other than English as a primary language Appropriate multiple-measure placement by a counselor, which includes score on approved ESL placement test such as the CELSA, successful completion of ESL 261 or ESL 261LS, or counselor/instructor recommendation.

Course Objectives: In the process of completing this course, students will:
A	listen to a variety of oral passages on social and professional topics and identify and state the main points and major supporting details with visual or other realistic support
B record in writing what is heard with increasing accuracy
C practice speaking and receive feedback on topics common to familiar situation
D.	ask questions, make predictions, and express opinions related to topics studied
E practice and receive feedback on pronunciation of basic vocabulary
F become aware of practice and receive feedback on basic intonation patterns and their use
0.	be prompted to monitor and self-correct errors in spoken English

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
A.	identify, select and extract information from normal speech with reasonable accuracy.
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C~ ptonouncó new words With consistent, correct S patternS(with~dictionaiy support)~
D.	converse on familiar topics using effective communication strategies.
E.	speak clearly enough to be understood in most familiar situations.
	Materials	Talk It Upi (book & CD)
		A good dictionary
		1 blank cassette
		Lined paper pen, and pencil
		A three-ring binder to keep all course papers nicely organized for quick reference

Grading:	This is a credit / no credit course. Final grades will be calculated as follows:
Credit (CR) >70%,’ No Credit (NC)<70%

			25%	Exams/Quizzes (May be oral or written)
			15%	Lab Work (minimum 2 hrsiwk. OPEN LAB)
			20%	Homework
	30%	Oral Presentations
			10%	Participation / Discussion

Attendance & Make-up Work Attendance is recorded daily Students who are absent need to make up work missed Students absent for more than one day should contact the Instructor Late work may not be accepted

Note	If you have a verified need for an academic accommodations or materials in alternate media (i e , Braille, large print, electronic text, etc ) per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact me as soon as possible

Please refrain from using cell phones and/or pagers during class.