Catalog 2010 - Naugatuck Valley Community College - Connecticut ...

english as a seConD language
arts and humanities division
Note: esl students may use up to 6 credits of intermediate and advanced
levels of esl courses to fulfill the modern language and/or arts
and humanities elective requirements. however, transfer of esl credits
from NvCC to other institutions or from other institutions to NvCC are
governed by the policies of the receiving institution.
The ESL courses are designed for students whose native language is
not English. The sequence endeavors to help students attain a level of proficiency
in English that will permit them to succeed in the academic or career
programs of the college.
The ESL sequence has six levels. The core of the sequence is the
6-credit reading/writing courses which integrate discussion and grammar
into the content. There are grammar courses from levels one through five
and oral communication courses at levels one, three and five, and one level
of pronunciation course. Placement in ESL courses is determined by the ESL
office and is based on the Levels of English Proficiency (LOEP) exam and
a writing sample.
To be promoted to the next level, students must demonstrate mastery
of the respective language learning competencies, which is determined by a
grade of “C” or better and completion of all coursework. Students in upper
levels of ESL may concurrently take some academic courses, in accordance
with course prerequisites. After successful completion of the ESL sequence,
students progress to ENG*H101. However, some students may be required
to first take ENG*H043, ENG*H053 or ENG*H063.
esl*h013 Writing and reading i 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL H5030, real Life English, or
specified score on ESL placement exam. In this low beginning level course,
students begin to develop basic skills in reading and writing. Coursework
focuses on basic grammar structures and sentence construction. Vocabulary
is increased through reading and writing. This course requires a minimum of
six hours of outside work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h015 Grammar i 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL *H5030, real Life English, or
specified score on ESL placement exam. In this low beginning level course,
students will be introduced to patterns and rules of basic grammar structures.
Students will practice and apply these structures through exercises, reading,
writing, and discussion. This course requires a minimum of six hours of outside
work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h017 oral Communications i 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL *H5030, real Life English, or
specified score on ESL placement exam. In this low beginning level course,
students will work toward improving their speaking and listening skills. Students
will develop their oral communication skills, including pronunciation,
through a variety of activities such as role playing, conversation, large and
small group discussions, and oral reports. This course requires a minimum of
six hours of outside work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h022 reading and Writing ii 6 cr.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ESL *H012, ESL*H013 or specified
score on ESL placement exam. In this high beginning-level course, students
continue to develop reading and writing skills by reading extensively and
writing effective sentences and structured paragraphs. Reading and writing
also provide the basis for vocabulary and grammar development. This course
requires a minimum of 12 hours of outside work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h025 Grammar ii 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL*H015 or ESL* H013, or specified
score on ESL placement exam. In this high beginning level course, students
build on basic grammar structures and practice them with reading, writing, and
speaking exercises. This course requires a minimum of six hours of outside
work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h132 reading and Writing iii 6 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL *H022 or specified score on
ESL placement exam. In this low intermediate course, students continue to
develop reading and writing skills by reading extensively and writing effective
sentences and structured paragraphs. Assigned readings (including whole
works) inspire individual writing assignments as well as discussions in small
and large groups. In addition to learning grammatical principles, students work
on effective sentence structures, paragraph development and organizational
skills in writing compositions. This course requires a minimum of twelve
hours of outside work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h135 Grammar iii 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL *H022 or specified score on ESL
placement exam. In this low intermediate course, patterns and rules of grammar
structures will be introduced, practiced, and applied in a meaningful context.
Formal exercises, short writings, and communicative activities will be used
to promote mastery of essential language structures. This course requires a
minimum of six hours of outside work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h137 oral Communications iii 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL *H017 or specified score on ESL
placement exam. In this low intermediate course, communication skills and
fluency will be developed using authentic language. Students will develop
increased self-confidence and competency through a variety of activities that
address oral communication, pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension,
and vocabulary development. Activities will include role-playing,
interviewing, class and small group discussions, oral reports, and written
exercises. This course requires a minimum of six hours of outside work per
week. (fall, spring)
esl*h139 Pronunciation iii 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ESL *H022 or specified score on ESL
placement exam. This course will provide extensive, in-depth practice in English
pronunciation with special focus on rhythm, stress, and intonation. Basic
features of English phonology will be reviewed. Students will learn to evaluate
their own speech in order to become more competent, self-assured speakers.
Short readings and poetry will be used to facilitate the unique expressive and
communicative features of spoken English. This course requires a minimum
of six hours of outside work per week. (fall)
esl*h142 reading and Writing iv 6 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL*H132 or specified score on
ESL placement exam. In this high intermediate course, students continue to
strengthen reading and writing skills. Assigned readings (including whole
works) as well as student writing form the basis for small group and class
discussions. Students focus on writing and rewriting essays to develop ideas,
organization, clarity and accuracy in their writing. This course requires a
minimum of twelve hours of outside work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h145 Grammar iv 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL*H132 or 135 or specified score on
ESL placement exam. In this high intermediate course, students will further
develop proficiency in the use of grammar structures through group discussions,
oral practice, written exercises, and short writings. Use of grammar
structures in authentic contexts will be emphasized. This course requires a
minimum of six hours of outside work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h152 reading and Writing v 6 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL*H142 or specified score on ESL
placement exam. In this low advanced course, students continue to refine
reading comprehension and writing proficiency. Assigned readings (including
whole works) as well as student writing provide the text for small group
and class discussions. Through writing and rewriting essays, students work
on organizational skills, development of ideas, clarity and the mechanics of
effective writing. This course requires a minimum of twelve hours of outside
work per week. (fall, spring)
esl*h155 Grammar v 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL*H142 or specified score on ESL
placement exam. In this low advanced course, key grammar structures will be
learned and practiced through group discussions, oral and written exercises,
and short writings. Use of grammar structures in authentic contexts will be
emphasized. This course requires a minimum of six hours of outside work
per week. (fall)
esl*h157 oral Communications v 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL*H142 or specified score on ESL
placement exam. In this low advanced course, fluency in oral communication
and listening skills will be further developed. Communicative competency
will be addressed in an authentic and meaningful setting. Taped lectures
and conversations, oral presentations, interviewing, class and small group
discussions, role playing and vocabulary development activities will enhance
proficiency in English. This course requires a minimum of six hours of outside
work per week. (fall, spring)
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