Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CMPS-0020
Organization's ID:
GAC014
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced, 12 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 communication arts
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to listen and communicate effectively and collaboratively in English in preparation for higher education.

Learning Outcomes:

  • apply a wide range of critical listening skills and strategies to comprehend and analyze spoken text types
  • communicate on general and abstract topics in a range of interactive academic situations
  • evaluate points of view or arguments demonstrating awareness of validity, reliability and bias
  • deliver oral presentations using relevant digital media
  • conduct a formal class seminar on an academic topic

General Topics:

  • Listening skills review
  • Listening for facts and opinions
  • Problem-solving
  • Taking notes from a lecture
  • Comparing data from a range of sources
  • Discussing ideas
  • Listening and formulating questions
  • Expressing and supporting opinions
  • Listening to points of view
  • Discussion of points of view
  • Identifying persuasive language
  • Discussion of persuading others
  • Critical listening skills and seminar presentation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials