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

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

Course Description: Develops the ability of second language learners to recognize and read letters and numbers, copy/produce the alphabet, numerals, and simple personal information. This is the first course in the Continuing Education ESL continuum. Open entry/Open exit.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): Upon completion of this course, students will be able to . respond to simple questions with nonverbal, yes/no, or one-word responses . discriminate between numbers and upper and lower case letters . relate phonological sounds to letters . recognize common public signs and symbols (restroom, exit, telephone)

Tests/Lessons/Homework Assignments: Students take ESL pre/post tests, CASAS tests and other tests/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.

Textbooks/Materials:

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 Test Information:

ESL Tests CASAS Tests

Date Score CASAS Form Date Score

ESL Pre

Date Score

ESL Post

EL Civics Assessments

Unit Theme Date Score

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