Maricopa Community Colleges  ESL010AA   20016-99999 

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  3/27/01

ESL010AA  2001 Fall - 9999

LEC

1 Credit(s)

1 Period(s)

English as a Second Language I: Grammar

First module of the first level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on basic conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building, and grammar. Some reading and sentence-level writing.

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score.

 

Course Notes: ESL010AA may be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ESL010AA  2001 Fall - 9999

English as a Second Language I: Grammar

 

1.

Use the verb "to be" in both conversation and in simple written sentences in the simple present tense. (I)

2.

Use common English verbs in both conversation and in simple written sentences in the simple present tense. (I, II)

3.

Use common English nouns in singular and plural, articles and quantity words, and the "there + be + noun" construction in both conversation and in simple written sentences. (III)

4.

Use common adjectives and adverbs of frequency in both conversation and in simple written sentences. (IV)

5.

Use common prepositions of time and place in both conversation and in simple written sentences. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ESL010AA  2001 Fall - 9999

English as a Second Language I: Grammar

I. Verb "To Be"

A. Affirmative

B. Negative

C. Interrogative

D. Tag questions and short answers

E. Wh- questions

II. Simple Present Tense

A. Affirmative

B. Negative

C. Interrogative

D. Tag questions and short answers

III. Common Nouns

A. Singular and plural

B. Articles and quantity words

C. There + be + noun

IV. Adverbs, Adjectives, and Prepositions

A. Adverbs of frequency

B. Demonstrative adjectives

1. This 2 That

3. These

4. Those

C. Prepositions of time and place

 

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