ESL 33 - Oral Communications I

3 cr.

Helps students practice and improve listening and speaking skills as needed for functioning successfully in academic, professional, and personal settings. Assesses students oral skills and includes, as needed, practice with pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation. Provides exercises, practices, small and large group activities, and oral presentations to help students overcome problems in oral communication. Lecture 3 hours per week. Requires competency in the English language as indicated by a placement test score or teacher recommendation from a previous level or from other college classes. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.

Prerequisite(s): Placement in ES30 or instructor approval.