Continuing EduCation - Dutchess Community College

CRN # Section Time day/Date(s) Location Instructor FeeESL100 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS(48 Hours) This course covers the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with particularemphasis on listening and speaking. The primary goal of this course is to teach communicativecompetence. This course will prepare students to use English for everyday purposes with a focus onstudent-generated communication. Subjects will include, but not be limited to: alphabet, numbers,salutations, titles, classroom objects, telephone etiquette, personal items, countries, nationalities,time, transportation, calendars, weather, occupations and money.Required text for section 10: “English in Action and Grammar in Action” by FoleyNo class 5/18, 5/31, 6/22 and 7/5.5200 10 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (MW) 5/3-6/28 DCC Laska $105254 90 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (MT) 5/10-7/13 DS Micolo $10ESL114 LEARNING ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE(48 Hours) This course will offer students a chance to practice and refine their English speaking skills.It is geared toward intermediate level students. Fee for this course is non-refundable. On Wednesdayswe do vocabulary, pronunciation and culture and on Thursdays we do grammer review and reading/discussion and idioms.5176 90 9:00 a.m. – noon (WR) 5/12-7/1 DS Z Klimanis $105177 91 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (WR) 5/12-7/1 DS Z Klimanis $10ESL133 GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY IN ESL INTERMEDIATE(48 Hours) Using a wide variety of mainstream publications, such as newspapers, magazines, shortstories, and tabloid journals, this course will offer students a chance to practice and refine theirEnglish speaking skills. Students will be taught the International Phonetic Alphabet in order to refinetheir English pronunciation and improve articulation of consonants and vowels. This course will begeared toward the intermediate level student; however, those who are at lower levels may enroll.No class 5/20 and 7/5.5185 10 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (MR) 5/10-7/12 DCC M Dorrity $105186 11 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (MR) 5/10-7/12 DCC M Dorrity $10CST005 ESL Basic Computers(24 hours/12 sessions) This course addresses computer deficiencies in basic skills of adult learnersfunctioning in the work place or in the community and for whom English is a second language. Thisinstructor-led course is for students who want to explore the computer in a non-technical languageand to learn communicative competence. Held at Nubian Directions.Los estudiantes aprenderán información básica acerca de las partes de la computadora, se lesdará una introducción a Windows, como usar un “mouse”, cómo abrir y crear archivos, cómocopiar, cortar y pegar, guardar información y archivos en una memoria flash usb, el uso básico delinternet (la red), y cómo crear y tener acceso a un correo electrónico.5163 25 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (TR) 5/18-6/10 nd $205164 26 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (MW) 6/14-7/7 nd $20ESL105 English as a Second Language: Listening and Reading Comprehension Skills -in PARTNERSHIP with LITERACY CONNECTIONS OF DUTCHESS COUNTYThis course is appropriate for students of any basic skill level. It is intended to address deficienciesin basic English skills of persons in the workplace or in the community. Instruction is concerned withcorrecting and improving basic listening, writing and reading skills. Classes are held Wednesday indowntown Poughkeepsie.Call (845) 452-8670 for more information or visit the LCDC office, 325 Main Street, Poughkeepsie.Section: 70 Walk-ins are welcome.Instructors: Literacy Connections Staff (formerly Literacy Volunteers of America.)ESL ONLINEESD900 Grammar for ESL Using the Internet(12 Sessions) If English is your second language and you are headed for college, this class will be veryvaluable. You will be provided with an in-depth analysis of English grammar and structure so that youwill be prepared to succeed in any class taught in English. Requirements: The course is designed forintermediate to advanced level ESL students. A basic understanding of English grammar is required.Fee: $150ESD902 Writing for ESLHas your academic or career progress been slowed by the challenges of writing in English? ManyESL learners have excellent educations, training, and skills in their native countries. However, theirdreams of success elude them in English-speaking countries because they cannot write effectively intheir new language.Fee: $15014Summer 2010 | Dutchess Community College Non-Credit Courses and Programs