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2019-2020 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EALG 091 - Beginning EAL


8 hrs (Sem I, II, Summer)
Placement is based on multiple-measures assessment process of one or more of the following:  TABE CLAS E Test Scores RW 250 - 394/LS 250 -407; CaMLA 27-40; TOEFL ITP 17 - 21 and/or at the instructor’s discretion based on classroom performance. This course is a beginning level class that will help students build their developing language skills by using a wide range of resources and technology. The class will include a systematic presentation of basic grammar; every-day and general topics through simplified audio-visual materials, short discussions, dialogues, short presentations, and basic compositions at a sentence level; and varied projects such as building dictionary skills with new vocabulary, short video presentations, cultural trips, and out of class homework. Students will develop greater skills in listening and speaking for basic communication in the classroom, outside the classroom and at work. The course will take an integrated approach in developing listening and reading comprehension skills, pronunciation, writing, and grammar skills. 18 class hours.