MCCCD Program Description

Idiomatic English for ESL II

Course: ESL024

First Term: 2003 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Study of idiomatic English for speakers of English as a Second Language(ESL). Emphasis on commonly misunderstood expressions. Includes practice on a computer or with audio tapes.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify an idiomatic expression in a compound written sentence. (I, IV) 2. Substitute an idiomatic expression for a non-idiomatic word or words in a compound written sentence. (II,IV) 3. Use an idiomatic expression in a compound written response to a question. (III,IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Identifying idiomatic expressions in compound sentences A. General idioms B. Separable two-word verbs C. Non-separable two-word verbs II. Substituting idiomatic expressions in compound sentences A. General idioms B. Separable two-word verbs C. Non-separable two-word verbs III. Responding with idiomatic expressions to multiple questions A. General idioms B. Separable two-word verbs C. Non-separable two-word verbs IV. Computer/audio tape practice

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/17/2003

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