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ELSK 0515: ESL Listening and Speaking 5
Effective date
May 2023
Department
ESL Pathways
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
The focus of ESL Listening and Speaking 5 is on developing oral communication skills in English. Classroom activities engage learners in developing listening and speaking strategies for community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Skills for Success (Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning), and inter-cultural skills. By the end of this course, learners will be able to meet the Listening and Speaking outcomes at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5 level.
Note: Reading and Writing courses are closely aligned with Listening and Speaking courses.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Prerequisites
LINC 4; or Assessment scores of CLB 4 Listening and CLB 4 Speaking; or equivalent https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/ or Department approval.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify speakers, situations and language in common social situations
- Follow 7-8 steps in instructions or directions
- Recognize and interpret everyday communication that gives advice, opinions or suggestions
- Recognize, analyze and interpret information about familiar or relevant topics
- Identify key words, facts and opinions in informal presentations up to 5 minutes long
- Participate in basic social conversations with a friend or classmate
- Participate in very short phone calls
- Give instructions and directions for everyday activities
- Make and respond to informal suggestions and advice
- Ask for and give information related to routine daily activities in one-on-one interactions
- Agree, disagree and give opinions in small group discussions
- Give presentations (up to 5 minutes) about events or daily routines
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 108
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
The instructor uses multiple strategies to achieve the learning outcomes including: ongoing needs analysis, group work, using audio/computer labs, coaching, one-on-one consultations, case studies, videos, lectures, demonstrations, etc.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Where "S" = minimum CLB 5 in both Listening and Speaking
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Portfolio |
100 |
Range of assignments with rubrics and tools to formatively and summatively evaluate learning. |
Course topics
- Interviewing for a Job (watch job interviews; make interview questions and interview a peer)
- Phoning for Health Information (listen to a conversation; phone a friend; phone for information)
- Understanding & Giving Instructions on Workplace Safety
- Asking for advice in a workplace
- Storytelling (listen to a newcomer's experience; present about a personal story)
- Connecting with Others (listen to a news report about a cultural event; phone an organization to ask for information)
- Presenting in Groups (listen to a newscast about community services; create a newscast on a business or commercial service)
- Discussing Current Events (listen to a newscast on a current issue; exchange opinions in groups)
Learning resources
Course packs
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.