4/28/2024 6:32:53 PM	ESL 724 Course Outline as of Fall 2012	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ESL 724	Title:  VOCATIONAL ESL
Full Title:  Vocational English for Speakers of Other Languages
Last Reviewed:12/10/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	3.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Provides English language development and cultural preparation of intermediate and advanced level non-native speakers for employment. Multi-level instruction includes group activities in listening, speaking, reading and writing for the workplace. Enrollment is open throughout the semester on a space available basis.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of EMLS 715 ( or ESL 715)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Provides English language development and cultural preparation of intermediate and advanced level non-native speakers for employment. Multi-level instruction includes group activities in listening, speaking, reading and writing for the workplace. Enrollment is open throughout the semester on a space available basis.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of EMLS 715 ( or ESL 715)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Identify and communicate vocational information and goals pertaining to past, present, and future employment, verbally and in writing.

2. Read and fill out applications and forms related to the workplace.

3. Search for, identify, and follow up employment opportunities in person and by phone.

4. Communicate verbally with supervisors and co-workers regarding job duties, work instructions and safety procedures.

5. Understand and follow protocol to report or resolve safety issues verbally and in writing.

6. Know workers' rights, including wages, safety and breaks.

7. Refer to community resources pertaining to vocational training, goals, opportunities and problems.

Topics and Scope

Listening and Speaking Skills:

a) Using culturally appropriate greetings, polite expressions, and registers of speech with managers, co-workers, customers, and personnel.

b) Asking for assistance, clarification, or information related to the job search by telephone or in person.

c) Identifying and describing vocational and academic history, transferable skills, worker traits, and goals in a job interview.

d) Communicating with supervisors about absences, tardiness, work expectations, progress evaluations, promotions and safety issues.

e) Comprehending and responding to directions and commands, asking for clarification and/or checking for understanding in person or by phone.

f) Expressing opinions or grievances, communicating conflicts, negotiating a schedule, questioning or interrupting co-workers or supervisors, requesting clarification.

g) Knowing workers' rights, including safety equipment, wages and breaks.

 

Reading:

a) Interpreting signs and labels for directions, cautions, and warnings.

b) Reading and interpreting work schedules and time cards.

c) Written instructions, memos, procedures, or checklists at work.

d) Job applications and resumes.

e) Evaluations at work.

f) Making use of job search resources in the community and on-line, including classified ads, networking, job boards, employment agencies, etc.

g) Reading narratives and personal stories about work experiences and job search.

 

Writing:

a) Filling out paperwork related to job search, including online applications.

b) Writing about work (narratives, experiences, goals, etc).

c) Filling out reports regarding work accidents, injuries or other problems including unsafe work conditions, harassment, or other situations/incidents.

Assignments:

Assignments may include:

 

A. In-class Assignments

 1. Vocabulary development

 2. Role-plays     

  3. Oral descriptions from pictures     

  4. Presentations of group and individual projects

  5. Surveys and interviews

 6. Problem solving activities

 7. Dictations

  8. Recorded conversations

 9. Work narratives

 10. Written summaries of vocational, educational, and personal skills

 11. Sample employment applications

 12. Objective exams and quizzes

 13. Use of technology such as the internet, ESL websites and software to improve reading, listening, vocabulary, spelling, conversation and pronunciation skills related to the world of work

 

B. Homework Assignments

 1. Preparing oral presentations with a group

 2. Accessing information from community resources

  3. Compiling past employment information

 4. Write personal responses to interview questions and a summary of work, academic, and personal skills

 5. Writing paragraphs

  6. Grammar exercises

 7. Self-study through DVD viewing and corresponding homework packets that support communication in English pertaining to work issues and job search

 8. Preparation of student portfolio

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 40 - 50%
Written work, journals, listening activities with corresponding activities
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, quizzes, exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 50%
Attendance, participation, student portfolios

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Oxford Picture Dictionary, Shapiro and Adelson-Goldstein, Oxford University Press, 2008

 

Ventures Transition Level 5, Lynn, Bitterlin, and Johnson,  Cambridge University Press, 2010

 

Workplace English, Timpa, Halloway, and Pizor, Workplace ESL Solutions, 2004

 

Cambridge  English  For Job Hunting, Downes, Cambridge University Press, 2008

 

Instructor-prepared materials

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