BAST 076 - ELA (English Language Acquisition) Beginning Oral Communication

Credits 5
This course will offer instruction for adult non-native speakers of English to improve their skills in speaking and listening. Intended for students whose speaking and listening skills were assessed at the Beginning Foundations level.
Course Outcomes

Produce spoken language with general clarity using correct English pronunciation, stress and intonation patterns.
Articulate clearly and effectively with organized ideas in relation to the target topic.
Utilize effective word choice, idioms, grammar and sentence structure in everyday conversations and discussions.
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
Demonstrate the ability to listen to and understand main ideas and significant relevant details in various listening contexts.
Understand and discuss ideas delivered through various media.
Understand and respond appropriately to diverse speech and accent.