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2017-18 RACC Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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English for Speakers of Other Languages |
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ESL 015 - Listening & Speaking I
3 Credit Hours
This elective course aims at helping multilingual students develop skills of active listening and oral communication in social and academic settings. The course is designed for students with intermediate English proficiency. It utilizes a combination of face-to- face instruction and an online interactive listening and speaking program, which significantly increases learning gain. To foster active listening skills, students will be exposed to news broadcasts, videos, and college lectures. Students will also receive intensive practice in developing academic skills such as inferencing, interpreting, synthesizing, categorizing, note taking, and critical thinking. To foster speaking skills, students will improve accuracy and fluency in pronunciation and develop strategies of effective communication. During the course, students will produce several presentations which will be audio and video recorded and provided with instructor’s feedback.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 018 or placement by recommendation
Semesters Offered: All
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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ESL 018 - Intensive Academic English
5 Credit Hours
This foundational studies course aims to help multilingual students to elevate English language proficiency and reading, writing, digital, and academic literacy. Students will engage in hands-on, collaborative learning in an academically rigorous college course setting.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on placement assessment or recommendation of ESL Program Coordinator.
Semesters Offered: All
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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ESL 020 - Reading I
3 Credit Hours
This beginning reading course aims at helping multilingual students foster skills of active reading necessary for their adequate progress in college-level courses. Students will develop strategies and techniques of skillful reading and vocabulary which will aid in learning, understanding, and retaining concepts from textbooks and other kinds of reading. The course is designed specifically to assist students speaking English as a second language.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 018 or placement by appropriate score on placement exam
Semesters Offered: All
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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ESL 030 - Foundations of College Writing
4 Credit Hours
This is the first course in a three-level sequence of writing courses for multilingual students. This course will introduce students to the basics of composition and help them develop personalized writing strategies. Students will learn how to write and revise essays through collaborative activities and detailed feedback from the instructor. In addition, students will improve their use of English by working in a web-based English language learning program.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 018 or placement by appropriate score on placement exam or permission of the ESL coordinator
Semesters Offered: All
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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ESL 035 - Listening & Speaking II
3 Credit Hours
This elective course assists advanced multilingual students in developing listening and speaking skills for active participation in social, academic, and professional settings. The course utilizes a combination of face-to-face instruction and an online interactive listening and speaking program, which significantly increases learning gain. To foster active listening skills, students will be exposed to various accents in the format of authentic news broadcasts, videos, and academic lectures. Students will also receive intensive practice in precise, strategic, and critical listening. To advance speaking skills, students will improve accuracy and fluency in pronunciation and develop strategies of effective communication. During the course, students will produce several presentations which will be audio and video recorded and provided with instructor’s feedback.
Prerequisite(s): Placement by recommendation
Semesters Offered: All
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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ESL 040 - Writing I
4 Credit Hours
This is the second course in a three-level sequence of writing courses for multilingual students. Students will develop skills and strategies of essay planning, composing, and revising through hands-on writing, collaborative activities, guided writing practice, and detailed feedback from the instructor. In addition, students will improve their use of English by working in a web-based English language learning program.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 030 - Foundations of College Writing with a grade of “C” or better, placement by appropriate score on placement exam, or permission of the ESL coordinator
Semesters Offered: All
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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ESL 050 - Writing II
4 Credit Hours
This is the third course in a three-level sequence of writing courses for multilingual students. Students will advance skills and strategies of essay planning, composing, and revising. Students will master crafting an essay in a supportive learning environment sensitive to ESL student needs. In addition, students will improve their use of English by working in a web-based English language learning platform. The course will also introduce students to the basics of integrating research into writing.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 040 - Writing I with a grade of “C” or better, or COM 040 or COM 041 , or placement by appropriate score on placement exam, or permission of the ESL coordinator
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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ESL 060 - Reading II
3 Credit Hours
This advanced reading course aims at helping multilingual students foster skills of active reading necessary for their adequate progress in college-level courses. Students will develop advanced strategies and techniques of skillful reading and academic vocabulary which will aid in learning, understanding, and retaining concepts from textbooks and technical reading. The development of active reading and critical thinking is emphasized. The course is designed specifically to assist students speaking English as a second language.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 020 or COM 021 with a grade of “C” or better or placement by appropriate score on placement exam
Semesters Offered: All
This program provides services to non-native English-speaking students as well as native English-speaking students with non-English language influences in their backgrounds. Typical enrollees are: international students, resident immigrants, undergraduate students wishing to pursue a RACC degree or transfer RACC credits to another institution, and college graduates and professionals wishing to improve skills using standard American English. Students are placed at the appropriate level of ESL instruction through a combination of computerized testing and writing-sample assessment. ESL credit courses include the following:
The ESL program has a fully-equipped multi-media computer lab designed to support students in all areas of program instruction. This facility is located in Room 119 of Humanities Center in The Yocum Library.
For further information about ESL credit courses and placement, please contact:
- Eleisha Moreno, ESL Program Coordinator 610.372.4721, extension 5094 emoreno@racc.edu.
The ESL Program office is located in Room 104 of The Yocum Library.
For classes in Workplace Literacy or English Survival Skills, please contact:
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