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2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EALG 096 - Advanced 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 557 and above/LS 559 and above; CaMLA 75-80; TOEFL ITP 64-68; and/or at the instructor’s discretion based on classroom performance. The course will focus on fluency and communication skills. The class will include academic preparation such as extensive reading and essay writing, lecture preparation, listening and note taking skills, oral communication, presentation skills, and grammar. Students will be introduced to plagiarism and will write a short research paper utilizing the Vincennes University library’s resources. U.S. cultural values and thinking patterns are introduced through discussions, readings and writings. In addition, this class will work on TOEFL and IELTS preparation by focusing on listening, writing, reading, and speaking comprehension, and vocabulary recognition in preparation for the test questions. 18 class hours.