academic calendar 2012-2013 - GateWay Community College

Course Listings 2012-2013261ESL040 3 Credits 3 PeriodsEnglish as a Second Language IV: GrammarFourth level of English as a Second Language (ESL).Continued emphasis on sentence structure and paragraphbuilding. Extensive grammar study and writing practice.Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading availableaccording to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeatedfor a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: AppropriateESL placement test score, or a grade of “P” or “C” or better inESL030, or (ESL030AA, ESL030AB, and ESL030AC).ESL041 3 Credits 3 PeriodsEnglish as a Second Language IV: Listening and SpeakingEmphasis on academic skills. Listening to lectures, notetaking,peer interaction, accessing and using media resources, formaloral presentations. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6)credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test scoreor ESL030 or ESL031 or ESL032 or RDG030.ESL042 3 Credits 3 PeriodsESL IV-Writing with Oral PracticeEmphasis on paragraph writing and oral recitation of complexsentences and paragraphs. Introduction to the prewritingand writing process for short essays. May be repeated fora maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: AppropriateESL course placement score, or a grade of “C” or better inESL032, or permission of instructor.ESL049 3 Credits 3 PeriodsGeneral Vocational English as a Second LanguageGeneral English speaking, listening, reading, and writingskills needed for use at work. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESLplacement test score, or a grade of “C” or better in ESL010,or (ESL010AA, ESL010AB, and ESL010AC), or permission ofinstructor.ESL050 3 Credits 3 PeriodsReview Grammar For ESLReview of grammatical concepts for ESL (English as a SecondLanguage) students who have some previous experience inreading and writing English. Appropriate for students whowant to practice sentence skills in English. May be repeatedfor a total of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: AppropriateESL course placement score, or a grade of “C” or better inESL040, or permission of instructor.ESL051 3 Credit 3 PeriodsPronunciation Improvement for ESL SpeakersIndividualized pronunciation practice and drills for Englishas a second language (ESL) speakers. May be repeated fora maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: AppropriateESL course placement score, or a grade of “C” or better in(ESL020 or ESL021 or ESL022 or RDG020), or permission ofinstructor.ESL054 3 Credits 3 PeriodsAmerican CultureReading and writing about American culture including history,institutions and sports, and entertainment. Prerequisites:Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of Cor better in ESL040, or (ESL040AA, ESL040AB, andESL040AC), or RDG040, or permission of instructor.ESL067 3 Credits 3 PeriodsBasic Writing Skills for English as a Second LanguageEmphasis on basic writing skills in sentences and shortparagraphs using correct, clear, and idiomatic English.Prerequisites: Appropriate English or ESL placement score, orESL040, or ESL042, or permission of department chair.ESL077 3 Credits 3 PeriodsLanguage Skills: Speaking and Writing Standard English forEnglish Language LearnersEmphasis on basic Standard English speaking and writingskills. Focus on essential idiomatic grammar in developingeffective sentence-level speaking and writing strategies.Prerequisites: Appropriate English or ESL placement score orpermission of department or division.ENGLISH HUMANITIES (ENH)ENH110 3 Credits 3 PeriodsIntroduction to LiteratureIntroduction to international literature through various formsof literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, biography,autobiography, short story, and novel. Provides a globaloverview of literature with special emphasis on diversecultural contributions of women, African Americans, AsianAmericans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.Prerequisites: None.ENH251 3 Credits 3 PeriodsMythologyDeals with the myths and legends of civilizations with thegreatest influence upon the development of the literature andculture of the English speaking people, and compares thosemyths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.ENH254 3 Credits 3 PeriodsLiterature and FilmPresents works of literature and their film versions andanalyzes distinguishing techniques of each medium.Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.ENH255 3 Credits 3 PeriodsContemporary U.S. Literature and FilmStrengths and weaknesses of literature and film. Challengesof adapting literature to film. Addressing racial, ethnic,gender, class and religious differences between culturesand mediums. Use of narrative in each medium and how ittranslates various cultural values and assumptions. Specificgenres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors andsymbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: ENG101.ENH260 3 Credits 3 PeriodsLiterature of the SouthwestInvestigates major themes in Southwestern Americanliterature including the Western myth, minority roles inthe region’s literature, control of nature versus primacy ofnature, and growth. Both prose and poetry are examinedwith an emphasis on contemporary Southwestern writing.Prerequisites: None.ENH275 3 Credits 3 PeriodsModern FictionIncludes novels and short stories of modern writers whichreflect significant themes of our time. Prerequisites: None.ENH280 3 Credits 3 PeriodsTopics in American LiteratureExploration of selected topic(s) in American Literature.Focuses on a theme, genre, era, technique, or criticalapproach. Includes reading and interpretation of literaturefrom a variety of cultures within the United States.Prerequisites: (ENG101 or ENG107) or permission of instructor.ENH285 3 Credits 3 PeriodsContemporary Women WritersExplores twentieth century literature (short stories, essays,plays, and poetry) written by women and about women.Focus on themes relevant to women’s lives regardless of age,creed, or ethnic background. Prerequisites: None.