| Course |
Title |
Description |
| Basic Skills English |
BSICSKL 002CE |
Provides reading and writing instruction and practice in an individualized-instruction laboratory. Students meet in flexible groups with the instructor or tutor and work on a flowchart of assignments at their assessed instructional level. Computerized programs may be used for instruction and practice. |
| College & Scholastic Assessment Preparation |
BSICSKL 023CE |
Prepares students to be assessed and/or to take standardized or proficiency exams in the content areas of Math
and English. This course provides an overview and review of these areas and is not intended to provide in-depth
instruction. |
| Basic Skills in Computers |
BSICSKL 025CE |
Computer literacy. Fundamentals of the Internet and Microsoft processing applications: Power Point, Publisher, and Word. Students acquire basic computer literacy skills necessary for the parental support of children’s homework, and self-improvement of performance at the place of work. Topics include ethical and careful use of the Internet, email, chat rooms, and search engines |
| GED Preparation |
BSICSKL 038CE |
Designed to strengthen the student’s test taking skills and prepare them for the General Educational
Development (GED) exam. Provides instructions that develops the student’s ability to take standardized tests in the areas of reading, Social Studies, Math and Science. |
| Job Readiness 100 |
BSICSKL 091CE |
This course helps students develop their oral and written communication skills to prepare for work and advance in the workforce. It provides students with the opportunity to use technology to communicate in the workplace, including experience making and receiving professional phone calls, using a fax machine, writing professional emails, and other forms of electronic communication for work. The course also provides students with a foundation in basic computer skills in order to increase their chances of employment in today’s technology-driven world of business along with training on how to create a professional cover letter and resume which they can use in applying for jobs. |
| ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – LEVEL 1 |
ESLNC 007CE |
This is an open-entry open-exit course that emphasizes listening/speaking skills and reading/writing skills at a beginning level. The focus of the course is comprehension and communication at the basic skills level in relation to familiar contexts, such as health, survival skills, employment, and community resources. Basic grammatical structures are introduced. |
| ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – LEVEL 2 |
ESLNC 008CE |
An open-entry open-exit course that emphasizes listening/speaking skills and reading/writing skills at a beginning level. The focus of the course is on comprehending and engaging in extended conversations related to familiar contexts, such as health, employment, and community resources. Students read simple adapted narrative and descriptive passages and use basic grammatical structures to write short, clearly organized paragraphs and messages. |
| ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – LEVEL 3 |
ESLNC 009CE |
Course emphasizes listening/speaking and reading/writing skills at an intermediate-low level. Students participate in dialogues, open discussions, presentations, and journal writing about current events and cultural awareness. Students will develop skills to understand short reading passages and differentiate between fact and opinion with some accuracy as well as write clear and well-organized level appropriate short paragraphs. Completion of levels I and II or equivalent skills level is strongly recommended prior to registration. |
| ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – LEVEL 4 |
ESLNC 015CE |
ESL IV is designed to provide a transition from non-credit ESL level 3, to college credit ESL or ENL\ courses. The focus of the course is on continued development of reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills; composition of paragraphs with level-appropriate grammar and sentence structure; and oral presentations that demonstrate basic research and critical thinking skills in use of multimedia sources. Furthermore, transition strategies for transfer onto college credit courses are studied. |
| ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – Speech 1 |
ESLNC 023CE |
An open-entry open-exit course centered on basic oral communication skills at the intermediate low ESL level. Pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation are practiced for better oral communication and development of patterns of
English conversation. Students learn to give brief prepared oral presentations |
| Civics - Citizenship |
ESLCVCS 001 |
This is an open-entry/open exit course. Intended for beginning high to intermediate low English Language
Learners. Designed to introduce students to the United States naturalization process, and instruction in United States history, and government. Students will be able to identify the basic naturalization interview skills necessary to become a citizen and communicate in standard American English in academic, professional and life skills situations. |