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English Language Acquisition Course Descriptions

ELA 001: Literacy

Credits: 8.0

A beginning literacy ELA class. Students learn the sound and writing systems for English. Prerequisite: Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Develop phonemic awareness for written words.
  2. Differentiate between common sounds in English.
  3. Produce simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
  4. Recognize and produce phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices through listening and writing.
  5. Recognize and respond to classroom instructions and basic questions about personal information.

ELA 004: Literacy Skills Lab 1

Credits: 1.0-2.0

A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for students registered in Level 1. Students develop their skills by working on computers and in groups under the guidance of an instructor. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
  2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
  3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 010: Level 1

Credits: 8.0

A low-beginning ELA class. Students develop English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. In addition, students learn English for mathematics and computer skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Prerequisite: Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to use level-appropriate grammar. 
  2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
  4. Practice and demonstrate level-appropriate listening skills. 
  5. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to level-appropriate text.
  6. Recognize and use basic technology to assist with English language learning.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to use basic English math language.

ELA 013: Level 1 Skills Lab 10

Credits: 1.0-2.0

A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for students registered in level 10. Students develop their skills by working on computers and in groups under the guidance of an instructor. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
  2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
  3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 017: Level 1 Listening/Speaking Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 10, 11, and 12 students improve their listening and speaking skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
  2. Practice and demonstrate level-appropriate listening skills.

ELA 020: Level 2

Credits: 8.0

A high-beginning ELA class. Students develop and use English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. In addition to developing their English language skills, students learn English for mathematics, computer skills and employability skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Prerequisite: Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate understanding of basic classroom instructions.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use high-beginning ELA grammar.
  3. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
  5. Practice and demonstrate high-beginning ELA listening skills.
  6. Demonstrate ability to read and respond to a high-beginning ELA text.
  7. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system. 
  8. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 023: Level 2 Skills Lab 20

Credits: 1.0-2.0

A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for students registered in level 20. Students develop their skills by working on computers and in groups under the guidance of an instructor. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
  2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
  3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 026: Level 2 Grammar/Writing Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 20, 21, and 22 students improve their grammar and writing skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability and use high-beginning ELA grammar.
  2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions.

ELA 027: Level 2 Listening/Speaking Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 20, 21, and 22 students improve their speaking and listening skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
  2. Practice and demonstrate high-beginning ELA listening skills.

ELA 030: Level 3

Credits: 8.0

A low-intermediate ELA class. Students develop and use English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. In addition to developing their English language skills, students learn English for mathematics, computer skills, and employability skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Prerequisite:Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to use low-intermediate ELA grammar.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to write a basic paragraph. 
  3. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening. 
  4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 
  5. Demonstrate ability to read and identify main idea and details in low-intermediate ELA text.
  6. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system. 
  7. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 033: Level 3 Skills Lab 30

Credits: 1.0-2.0

A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for students registered in level 30. Students develop their skills by working on computers and in groups under the guidance of an instructor. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
  2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
  3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 036: Level 3 Grammar/Writing Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 30, 31, and 32 students improve their writing skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate ability to use low-intermediate ELA grammar.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to write a basic paragraph.

ELA 037: Level 3 Listening/Speaking Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 30, 31, and 32 students improve their listening and speaking skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening. 
  2. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency. 

ELA 040: Level 4

Credits: 8.0

An intermediate level ELA class. Students develop and use English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. In addition to developing their English language skills, students learn English for mathematics, computer skills, and employability skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Prerequisite: Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to use intermediate ELA grammar.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to write an intermediate paragraph. 
  3. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
  5. Demonstrate comprehension of an intermediate ELA reading text by responding to questions pertaining to the main idea and details.
  6. Use technology to assist with ELA to navigate a learning management system, and produce documents with word processing software. 
  7. Demonstrate the ability to use math operations vocabulary for U.S. measurements and calculations.

ELA 043: Level 4 Skills Lab 40

Credits: 1.0-2.0

A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for students registered in level 40. Students develop their skills by working on computers and in groups under the guidance of an instructor. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
  2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
  3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 046: Level 4 Grammar/Writing Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 40, 41 and 42 students improve their writing and grammar. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to use intermediate ELA grammar.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to write an intermediate paragraph.

ELA 047: Level 4 Listening/Speaking Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 40, 41, and 42 students improve their listening and speaking skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.

ELA 050: Level 5

Credits: 8.0

A high-intermediate level ELA class. Students develop and use English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. In addition to developing their English language skills, students learn English for mathematics, computer skills, and employability skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Prerequisite: Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to use high-intermediate grammar. 
  2. Apply reading strategies to understand level-appropriate texts; identify the main ideas and begin to make inferences; and use evidence from the text to explain a writer's ideas. 
  3. Produce, revise, and edit a high-intermediate paragraph.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to understand and be understood one-on-one and in groups with level-appropriate fluency. 
  5. Use technology to assist with ELA,  to navigate a learning management system, and to demonstrate skills in Google applications for classroom and workplace communication.
  6. Use language to describe basic math problems, including fractions, decimals and percentages; and to explain charts and graphs.

ELA 053: Level 5 Skills Lab 50

Credits: 1.0-2.0

A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for students registered in level 50. Students develop their skills by working on computers and in groups under the guidance of an instructor. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities.
  2. Identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
  3. Use technology and other lab resources to improve one or more English skill areas.

ELA 056: Level 5 Grammar/Writing Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 50, 51, and 52 students improve their writing skills and grammar. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to use high-intermediate grammar.
  2. Produce, revise, and edit a high-intermediate paragraph.

ELA 057: Level 5 Listening/Speaking Support

Credits: 2.0

A support class focused on helping ELA 50, 51, and 52 students practice and improve their speaking and listening skills. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to understand and be understood one-on-one and in groups with level-appropriate fluency.

ELA 060: Level 6 Transition to College

Credits: 8.0

An advanced ELA class with a focus on transition to college. Students explore and use campus services and resources while expanding reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, math, and technology skills. Students assess college readiness, discover what college classes are like, develop a personal and comprehensive transition plan, and take appropriate action towards entering a professional/technical, IBEST, or academic pathway. The class is aligned with Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Prerequisite: Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate comprehension of advanced academic ELA text using a variety of reading strategies.
  2. Develop, organize, draft, revise, edit, and word process an academically formatted 5 paragraph essay including a clear thesis with logical support.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to understand and be understood one-on-one and in groups during collaborative reading and writing activities. 
  4. Use technology to assist with ELA, to navigate and monitor academic progress in a learning management system, to  collaboratively research a contemporary topic and use Google applications for classroom and workplace communication.
  5. Solve contextualized multi-step word problems.

ELA 061: Level 6

Credits: 5.0

An advanced ELA class. Students expand reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, math, and technology skills that allow them to succeed in academic, professional/technical, and community settings. The class is aligned with Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Prerequisite: Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate comprehension of advanced academic ELA text using a variety of reading strategies.
  2. Develop, organize, draft, revise, edit, and word process an academically formatted 5 paragraph essay including a clear thesis with logical support.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to understand and be understood one-on-one and in groups during collaborative reading and writing activities. 
  4. Demonstrate comprehension of advanced academic ELA text using a variety of reading strategies.
  5. Use technology to assist with ELA, to navigate and monitor academic progress in a learning management system, to  collaboratively research a contemporary topic and use Google applications for classroom and workplace communication.
  6. Solve contextualized multi-step word problems.

ELA 066: Level 2 and 3 Pronunciation

Credits: 5.0

An introductory pronunciation course for beginning level students whose first language is not English. This course helps students develop spoken English skills to enable more effective communication in English. This course is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by an instructor or advisor is required. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate strategies to identify and practice the consonant and vowel sounds of American English.
  2. Demonstrate strategies to identify and practice patterns of English stress, rhythm and intonation. 
  3. Apply recording technology and a Language Management System to practice and produce speech and apply feedback for pronunciation improvement. 

ELA 067: Level 4, 5, 6 Pronunciation

Credits: 5.0

A pronunciation course for students whose first language is not English. This course helps students develop spoken English skills to enable more effective communication in English. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Use strategies to achieve comprehensible pronunciation in academic and professional contexts.
  2. Evaluate and apply individual sounds (vowels and consonants) as well as syllable and sentence stress, rhythm, intonation patterns, and compensatory strategies.

ELA 068: Academic Writing

Credits: 5.0

An advanced ELA writing class to help students understand and apply the conventions of academic writing in English. This class is for students registered in ELA 50, 51, 52, 60, and 61. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate ability to use high-intermediate to advanced grammar.
  2. Produce, revise, and edit paragraphs.
  3. Produce, revise, and edit simple essays.

ELA 071: Office Skills 1

Credits: 8.0

Office Skills Part 1 is an intermediate to advanced ELA course with a focus on building skills for working in an office or transitioning to college. Students build small talk and organizational/filing skills; explore and use the Windows operating system, Microsoft Word, Google Slides; and learn to write professional emails while expanding reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar. For students in levels 40-60 (level 30 students permitted in special circumstances). This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate ability to use speaking and clarification strategies to understand and participate in formal and informal conversations.
  2. Demonstrate ability to use American punctuation rules and alphabetical order to organize and file information.
  3. Demonstrate ability to apply reading strategies to learn about life and work culture in the U.S.
  4. Demonstrate ability to create, revise, and edit an academic paragraph and a simple essay.
  5. Demonstrate ability to use technology to navigate a learning management system and apply computer application skills for academic and workplace communication.

ELA 072: Office Skills 2

Credits: 8.0

Office Skills Part 2 is an intermediate to advanced ELA course with a focus on building skills for working in an office or transitioning to college. Students increase their understanding of the American workplace and develop written and oral communication skills for business purposes. Students continue to develop skills in Microsoft Office and Google applications. For students in levels 40-60. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate ability to apply communication skills when using the phone, to make polite requests in a professional environment, to provide customer service and to manage challenging customers. 
  2. Demonstrate ability to apply reading strategies to understand the American work culture, including employee rights.
  3. Demonstrate ability to create, revise, and edit a business letter and business memo.
  4. Demonstrate ability to use technology to navigate a learning management system and apply computer application skills for academic and workplace communication.

ELA 073: Office Skills 3

Credits: 8.0

Office Skills Part 3 is an intermediate to advanced ELA course with a focus on building skills for working in an office or transitioning to college. Students develop employability soft skills and job hunting techniques (networking, interviewing, writing a resume and cover letter) while strengthening written and oral communication skills in English and skills with Microsoft Office and Google applications. For students in levels 40-60. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate ability to build and maintain a network and introduce oneself professionally with an "elevator speech."
  2. Demonstrate ability to evaluate employment related goals and create and identify employment search tools.
  3. Demonstrate ability to apply reading strategies to learn about employment soft skills and job search trends in the U.S.
  4. Demonstrate ability to create, revise, and edit a resume and cover letter.
  5. Demonstrate ability to use technology to navigate a learning management system and apply computer application skills for academic and workplace communication.

ELA 074: Small Business Preparation

Credits: 8.0

An intermediate to advanced ELA course with a focus on preparing students for small business ownership or business courses. Students learn and understand resources to create and run a small business while expanding skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar. For students in levels 40-60. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Discuss starting and running a small business with business professionals.
  2. Evaluate and select available resources to help start and run a small business.
  3. Analyze and use vocabulary and reading materials related to small business ownership.
  4. Produce writing suited for business professionals or a college-level audience.
  5. Demonstrate and use speaking strategies and pronunciation patterns to respond appropriately in a small business or college classroom setting.

ELA 075: Law for Everyday Life

Credits: 8.0

A high-intermediate to advanced ELA course that introduces English language learners to legal concepts and civic processes that affect daily life in the United States. Students develop the language, literacy, and advocacy skills needed to understand government structures, navigate common legal situations, interpret official documents, and access public resources. Emphasis is placed on practical application, clear communication, and informed participation in community and civic life. For students in levels 50-60. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement in Level 5 or 6 by an instructor or an advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate comprehension of level-appropriate texts related to U.S. civics, government functions, and everyday legal issues by identifying key ideas, rights, responsibilities, and required actions.
  2. Interpret common legal and civic documents, including notices, leases, citations, workplace forms, and public information, using reading strategies to determine purpose, deadlines, and essential vocabulary.
  3. Produce clear written communication for legal and civic purposes, including short explanations, inquiries, and form responses, using appropriate language, tone, and factual detail.
  4. Participate in spoken interactions related to everyday legal encounters by asking and answering questions, expressing concerns, clarifying information, and participating in classroom discussions of legal situations.
  5. Demonstrate listening comprehension of legal‑life scenarios and vocabulary, understanding agency instructions, and civic information from dictation and phonetic skills practice.
  6. Locate and evaluate legal and civic resources, including government agencies, community organizations, local, state, and federal laws, and explain how to access assistance or file a complaint.
  7. Apply advocacy skills by describing a legal or civic problem, identifying appropriate resources, and communicating needs effectively through spoken or written English.
  8. Use legal vocabulary accurately in reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks related to housing, employment, consumer rights, immigration processes, and interactions with law enforcement.

ELA 078: Integrated Digital English Acceleration (IDEA)

Credits: 10.0

A low-intermediate ELA course with a focus on developing English and computer skills. I-DEA is a blended course; 50% of the class time is face-to-face (in the classroom with a teacher and students), and 50% is online (in the classroom on the computer with a teacher). Students develop and use English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. In addition to developing their English language skills, students learn English for mathematics, computer skills, and employability skills. For students in Level 30. The class is aligned with Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option. 

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to use low-intermediate ELA grammar.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to write a basic paragraph.
  3. Identify and distinguish between main ideas and details in listening.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency.
  5. Demonstrate ability to read and identify main idea and details in low-intermediate ELA text.
  6. Use technology to assist with ELA and to navigate a learning management system.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 079: English for Health Careers

Credits: 8.0

An intermediate to advanced ELA course with a focus on health careers. Students learn analytical language skills to communicate effectively in academic and employment healthcare settings. For students in Levels 40 (with approved listening CASAS score) through 60. The class is aligned with Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Use learning strategies to correctly apply medical vocabulary and information.
  2. Produce comprehensible language related to healthcare in group discussions and projects.
  3. Understand and respond to lectures on health care topics and online listening material.
  4. Evaluate and respond to questions related to patient care.
  5. Identify resources online to learn about college programs, understand health care topics, and research topics in health care.
  6. Use technology to assist with ELA and to navigate a learning management system.

ELA 081: Speaking and Listening for the Workplace

Credits: 5.0

A multi-level ELA class focusing on improving speaking, listening, and pronunciation for the workplace and in the community. In addition to developing their English language skills, students learn English for computer use and employability. This class is a partnership between Edmonds College and Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI). This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by advisor or teacher recommendation. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate level-appropriate speaking fluency and listening skills in group discussions (in-person or remote) and recorded video responses about the community and workplace.
  2. Differentiate and produce phonemes with increased accuracy, improve speech rhythm and stress patterns to improve English pronunciation.
  3. Select and produce high-beginning to intermediate ELA grammar in conversation about level-appropriate topics.
  4. Recognize and use technology to navigate a learning management system, and apply computer skills and resources such as virtual meetings and electronic mail in workplace environments.

ELA 082: Small Business Preparation Part 2

Credits: 5.0

Part 2 of an intermediate to advanced ELA course to prepare students for Small Business Ownership or business courses. Students focus more in-depth on branding, marketing, web design, bookkeeping and taxes of small business while expanding skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar.  For students in levels 040 - 060 who have completed Part 1 and/or own a small business. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Analyze and discuss vocabulary and reading related to branding and marketing strategies
  2. Create marketing materials for small business
  3. Demonstrate and use speaking strategies and pronunciation patterns to present marketing materials
  4. Understand bookkeeping and taxes for small business
  5. Produce writing or content to be used for branding and marketing

ELA 083: English for Health Careers: Speaking, Listening, & Pronunciation

Credits: 5.0

An intermediate to advanced ELA course to prepare students for healthcare careers. This course focuses on speaking, listening, and pronunciation in healthcare to support students in various medical careers and in the Allied Health pathway at Edmonds College. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by advisor or teacher recommendation for students in ELA levels 40 - 60 who are interested in, or currently employed in a healthcare field. Placement by advisor or teacher recommendation for students in ELA levels 40 - 60 who are interested in, or currently employed in a healthcare field. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate accuracy, fluency, and intonation when using medical vocabulary and information.
  2. Evaluate and respond to questions related to patient care.
  3. Evaluate and apply individual sounds (vowels and consonants) as well as syllable and sentence stress, rhythm, intonation patterns, and compensatory strategies.
  4. Demonstrate the development ofdiscriminative listening skills and the ability to decode auditory and visual stimuli.
  5. Use paraphrasing and clarifying to demonstrate listening to a patient's narrative.

ELA 084: English for Work: Customer Service & Health

Credits: 8.0

aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency in person and on the phone in the targeted workplaces of customer service and healthcare. 
  2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions related to work.
  3. Apply reading strategies to learn about life and work culture in the U.S.
  4. Produce an academic paragraph and professional email.
  5. Use technology to assist with ELA, to navigate a learning management system, and apply computer application skills for workplace communication.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary.

ELA 085: English for Work Communication: Manufacturing

Credits: 8.0

English for Work Communication: MFG is a contextualized, high-beginning and low-intermediate ELA course with a focus on building skills for working in one of the existing and emerging in-demand industries in Snohomish County that also provide a pathway to existing certificates and degrees at Edmonds College: manufacturing and construction. Students will build speaking, listening, reading, writing, and technology skills for these workplaces and work towards level-2 and level-3 outcomes. For students in levels 20-30. This class is aligned with the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS), as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor. S/U option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the ability to speak with level-appropriate fluency in targeted workplaces of manufacturing and construction. 
  2. Create level-appropriate complete sentences and questions related to work.
  3. Apply reading strategies to learn about life and work culture in the U.S.
  4. Produce an academic paragraph.
  5. Use technology to assist with ELA, to communicate professionally through texting, to navigate a learning management system, and apply computer application skills for workplace communication.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to use basic math operations vocabulary and American measurements.

ELA 087: Language for College

Credits: 10.0

For students who are learning English as an additional language and need pre-college reading, writing, grammar, and communication skills. Students will be assessed on pre-college level skills to prepare them for success in college. Permission by the AENGL department head or placement by test results. Dual listed as AENGL 87.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate comprehension of pre-college reading texts by applying reading strategies.
  2. Synthesize and paraphrase pre-college reading texts into summary and short answers.
  3. Develop the ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
  4. Demonstrate an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
  5. Practice effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
  6. Identify college success strategies.
  7. Use campus resources to develop personal, academic, and career goals.
  8. Compare diverse cultures through writing and speaking.

ELA 088: Speaking and Listening Preparation for College

Credits: 5.0

For students who are learning English as an additional language and want to improve their advanced speaking and listening skills, including group discussion practice, academic vocabulary, comprehension of spoken formal and informal English, and short speeches or presentations. Placement in AENGL/ELA 87 or higher or by advisor. Dual listed as AENGL 88.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Show comprehension of spoken formal and informal English at an advanced level, including strategies for decoding fast English.
  2. Demonstrate passive understanding of target vocabulary while listening and active use of target vocabulary in conversations.
  3. Apply effective conversational strategies to demonstrate comprehension of and successful engagement in English small group discussions.
  4. Plan, develop, and present one or more short speeches/presentations.

ELA 090: Reading for College

Credits: 10.0

For students who are learning English as an additional language and need academic reading and college success strategies to begin college courses with confidence. Students will be assessed on college-level reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Permission by the AENGL department head or test results. Dual listed as AENGL 90.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate comprehension of college-level reading texts by applying reading strategies.
  2. Synthesize and paraphrase college-level reading texts into summary and short answers.
  3. Demonstrate ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
  4. Illustrate an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
  5. Practice effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
  6. Demonstrate college success strategies.
  7. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
  8. Compare diverse cultures through writing and speaking.

ELA 092: English Lab for College

Credits: 1.0 - 5.0

For students who are learning English as an additional language and need to improve college-level skills in reading and/or grammar. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available. Placement in AENGL/ELA  87 or higher. Dual listed as AENGL 92.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate comprehension of college-level reading material by applying reading strategies.
  2. Recognize and develop academic vocabulary to read and write at college level.
  3. Apply knowledge of grammar in college-level reading and writing.
  4. Recognize and demonstrate correct sentence structure at college level.

ELA 093: Composition for College

Credits: 5.0

For students who are learning English as an additional language and and are planning to take college English courses or classes requiring extensive writing: the focus is on essay development, accurate grammar in context, critical thinking analysis, and collaborative learning. Permission by the AENGL department head or test results. Dual listed as AENGL 93.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Utilize targeted steps to develop a writing process and produce basic essays.
  2. Demonstrate American rhetorical strategies when writing college-level essays.
  3. Practice editing strategies to reduce sentence-level errors.
  4. Apply reader input for revision purposes.
  5. Compare diverse cultures through writing and speaking.

ELA 096: Editing for College

Credits: 5.0

Provides students who are learning English as an additional language with editing strategies to improve sentence-level grammar within a written text. Students maintain editing logs, focus on their grammar error patterns, and work on a variety and accuracy of sentence structures. Permission by the AENGL department head or test results. Dual listed as AENGL 96.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Recognize and demonstrate grammatical constructs and various sentence structures.
  2. Identify, record, and correct students' individual patterns of sentence-level errors by using editing logs.
  3. Apply editing strategies during revision.
  4. Compare diverse cultures through writing and speaking.
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