12/26/2024 11:43:40 AM	ESL 732 Course Outline as of Spring 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ESL 732	Title:  ESL FOR COMPUTER STUDIES
Full Title:  ESL for Computer Studies
Last Reviewed:10/12/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	26.25
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.50			Contact Total	26.25
		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:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
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Catalog Description:

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:
Eligibility for ESL 716 or ESL 781 or ESL 781A

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

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.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ESL 716 or ESL 781 or ESL 781A
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: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to create basic documents and presentaions.

2. Use research and study skills and test-taking strategies when completing coursework.

3. Read and write about word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software content.

 

Objectives:

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

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:

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 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:

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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