SRJC Course Outlines

10/5/2024 2:10:11 AMESL 332 Course Outline as of Fall 2021

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ESL 332Title:  DESK CLOUD APPLICAT  
Full Title:  ESL for Desktop and Cloud Applications
Last Reviewed:10/12/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled26.25
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.50 Contact Total26.25
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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This is a course for ESL students who are interested in expanding their computer literacy skills and includes reading, vocabulary, study and test-taking strategies, and written and oral communication skills.  Students use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software as they develop language skills.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Course Eligibility for ESL 371 or ESL 371A

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This is a course for ESL students who are interested in expanding their computer literacy skills and includes reading, vocabulary, study and test-taking strategies, and written and oral communication skills.  Students use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software as they develop language skills.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Eligibility for ESL 371 or ESL 371A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

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: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to create basic documents and presentations.
2.  Use study skills and test-taking strategies when completing coursework.
3.  Read and write about word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software content.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
 
COMPUTER SKILLS
1. Define key computer terms and use a textbook glossary or a dictionary effectively to learn
     computer-related vocabulary.  
2. Create, revise, edit, format, save and print documents of 1-2 pages.
3. Utilize skills learned in word processing and presentation software to create an oral
    presentation.
4. Create a spreadsheet using personal data.
5. Access computer-related materials such as magazines, newspapers, or manuals from
     library databases or from the Web.
6. Use the SRJC student portal to identify computer classes for future study.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS
1. Pre-read, skim and scan computer textbooks and related materials.
2. Analyze selected readings for comprehension, including main idea and supporting details.
3. Summarize orally lectures or readings of 500-1000 words.
4. Give a brief oral presentation with slides.
 
STUDY SKILLS
1. Take clear notes based on a 45-minute lecture.
2. Apply quiz/exam preparation strategies.

Topics and Scope
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I. Computer Application Skills
    A. Word process documents
    B. Spreadsheets
    C. Presentations with slides
II. Content-Based Reading/Vocabulary Skills
    A. Pre-reading discussion
    B. Skimming and scanning
    C. Main idea and supporting details
    D. Outlining
     E. Meaning through context
    F. Glossary use
    G. Math terminology as it applies to spreadsheet
III. Writing Skills
    A. Pre-writing techniques, e.g. free writing, outlining, and listing
    B. Paragraph-length summaries
IV. Oral Communication Skills
    A. Oral summary of course material
    B. Presentation skills
V. Study and Research Skills
    A. Note taking
    B. Test preparation
    C. Internet-based research
    D. Databased research

Assignments:
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1. Summary (written or oral) of a short reading or mini-lecture in 100-150 words
2. Weekly vocabulary exercises in the textbook
3. Bi-weekly note taking exercises and/or outlining of textbook chapters
4. Bi-weekly textbook readings (5-10 pages) and selected articles (ungraded)
5. Four to six word processed assignments (1-2 pages), including tables, graphs, and pictures,
    and/or final 5-7 minute oral presentation using slides.
6. Reports such as spreadsheet to organize personal data
7. Research summary for final oral presentation
8. Four to six chapter quizzes and midterm and final exams

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
25 - 35%
Vocabulary exercises, summaries, reports, notes and/or outlines
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
30 - 55%
Word processed documents and/or oral presentations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
15 - 20%
Quizzes, midterm, final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 15%
Class participation and attendance


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Welcome to Microsoft Office 2016. Murphy, Jill. Labyrinth Learning. 2016 (classic)
 
Google Drive: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Mastering Google Drive. Robinson, Noah. CreateSpace. 2016 (classic)
 
 
Instructor prepared materials

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