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Rancho Santiago Community College District Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education ESL Civics Course Overview

Instructor: Class Information: ESL Civics, Site__, Room__, Days__, Time__ Section Number: Term: Fall 2013 Holidays:

Course Description: Provides development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English within the context of history and government in preparation for the United States Citizenship examination. Recommended for students in Beginning ESL 3 and above. Open entry/Open exit.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): Upon completion of this course, students will be able to . demonstrate sufficient oral English language skills in preparation for the USCIS citizenship interview . demonstrate sufficient knowledge of US History and Civics in preparation for the USCIS citizenship interview.

Assessments/Lessons/Homework Assignments: Students take assessments as provided by the instructor. Classroom lessons/materials focus on the following life skills categories: basic communication, consumer economics, community resources, health and safety, occupational knowledge, and government and law. Homework assignments may be required.

Attendance Requirements: Students who do not attend the first class meeting, or are absent for five day classes or four evening classes within a 2-week period without the instructor’s approval may be dropped.

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Accommodations for Disabilities: Students with disabilities, who would like to request academic accommodations, are responsible for identifying themselves to their instructors and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office. To make arrangements for academic accommodations at CEC, contact the DSPS office (D-101) at 714-241-5769, or Mary Stephens at 714-241-5768.

SCE website for ESL students: http://www.sac.edu/ContinuingEducation/ESL/Pages/default.aspx