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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ESL 332 | Title:
BEG ESL COMPUTER BASICS |
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| Full Title:
Beginning ESL Computer Basics |
| Last Reviewed:10/12/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 1.50 | | Contact Total | 26.25 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total 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
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Catalog Description:
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Designed for ESL students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in computer courses. This course includes reading, vocabulary, study and test-taking strategies, written and oral communication skills in preparation for computer classes. This course includes an introductory, hands-on experience with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
BGN 350.01A, eligibility for ESL 312 or qualifying ESL placement test score.
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Designed for ESL students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in computer courses. Includes reading, vocabulary, study and test-taking strategies, written and oral communication skills. Includes an introductory, hands-on experience with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:BGN 350.01A, eligibility for ESL 312 or qualifying ESL placement test score.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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By the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. Pre-read, skim and scan computer textbooks and related materials.
2. Analyze selected readings for content, including main idea and
supporting details.
3. Define key computer terms such as RAM, ROM, CPU, flash memory,
etc. and use a textbook glossary or a dictionary effectively to learn
computer-related vocabulary.
4. Word process, revise and edit 1-2 page documents.
5. Take clear notes based on a 45-minute lecture.
6. Summarize in writing (100-150 words) a short reading or
mini-lecture.
7. Ask instructor for clarification of class assignments.
8. Summarize orally (sentences) based on lecture or
readings of 500-1000 words.
9. Create, revise, edit, format, save and print Microsoft Office Word documents, give a brief oral Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentation, create a Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet using personal data.
10. Utilize help menus to become independent computer learners.
11. Apply study and time management skills to complete assignments.
12. Access computer-related materials such as magazines, newspapers, or manuals from library databases or from the Web.
13. State purpose and goals for taking computer course(s) and identify SRJC computer and business technology classes for future study.
Topics and Scope
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A. Reading and Study Skills
Based on level-appropriate computer text and topic readings:
1. Pre-read
2. Skim, scan
3. Main idea and supporting details
4. Key elements and terminology
5. Note taking
6. Critical thinking
B. Vocabulary Skills
1. Meaning through context
2. Glossary use
3. Math terminology as it applies to computers
C. Study Skills
1. Note taking
2. Test preparation
D. Computer Application Skills
1. Microsoft Office Word documents
2. Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets
3. Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentations
E. Oral Communication Skills
1. Oral summary of course material
2. Speech using Microsoft Office PowerPoint software for visual aids
F. Writing Skills
1. Pre-writing techniques, e.g. free writing, outlining, and listing
2. Paragraph-length summaries
Assignments:
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1. Summarize a short reading or mini-lecture in 100-150 words.
2. Complete exercises on vocabulary in the textbook.
3. Complete exercises in note taking and outlining of textbook chapters.
4. Prepare outline and a one-page written report on a computer topic.
5. Prepare and present a 4-5 minute oral report on computer-related topic.
6. Produce 1-2 page document using word processor.
7. Integrate tables, graphs and pictures into a Microsoft Word document.
8. Create a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to organize personal data.
9. Develop a basic Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and present it
to the class.
10. Read assigned textbook pages or a selected article.
11. Complete quizzes and tests relevant to topics in textbook chapters.
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
30 - 40% |
| Written homework, Summaries, reports, presentation notes & 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
25 - 40% |
| Class performances, Performance exams, Oral presentations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
15 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion | |
| 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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Introductory Microsoft Office 2007, by Pasewark and Pasewark, Thomson
Course Technology, 2007
Microsoft Office 2007: Essentials Course, by Favro and Stolins, Labyrinth
Publications, 2007
Exploring Microsoft Office 2007, Volume 1, by Grauer and Barber,
Pearson-Longman, 2007
Welcome to Computers for ESL Students by Adendorff and Wooden,
Labyrinth, 2007
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