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ENGG A1C - Survival English A1C
Utilizing learner-centered methodology and task-based instruction, learners will be able to get an idea of the content of simple informational material and short simple descriptions with visual support. They will also be able to ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. Moreover, they will be able to understand and produce short simple messages and texts. The course is the third in the “Survival English” stage. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGGA1B Minimum Grade of D or appropriate SEPT score ENGGA1C Part of the: Survival English Certificate (A1) Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Reading & Listening 1. Use clues to guess the meaning of simple texts. 2. Understand expressions aimed at the satisfaction of different needs delivered directly to him/her. 3. Understand questions and instructions addressed carefully and slowly to him/her and follow simple directions. 4. Identify the main idea of a short reading text. 5. Guess the meaning of new words using visual clues in simplified reading material. 6. Get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support. 7. Understand simple texts, rereading as required. 8. Explain time words in a short reading text. 9. Understand questions about personal daily schedule. 10. Check spelling and revise his/her written work. Speaking & Writing: 1. Respond to questions about personal daily schedule. 2. Talk about needs, feelings, work skills and duties at work. 3. Talk about places in the city, family relationships, daily activities, past experiences; future activities, etc… 4. Reply in an interview to simple direct questions spoken slowly and clearly in direct non-idiomatic speech about personal details. 5. Interact in communication depending on some repetition, rephrasing and repair. 6. Maintain a short dialogue about a previously learned topic. 7. Ask and answer questions, initiate and respond to statements in areas of immediate need or on familiar topics. 8. Write short simple notes. 9. Write simple phrases and sentences about themselves and people, where they live and what they do. 10. Link words or groups of words with linear connectors. Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s): 1.Survival English (ENGG A1C) on the SEPT. 2.Completion of Survival English (ENGG A1B). 3. Applicants must have basic computer literacy. Term duration: 6 Weeks Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session Assessments and Attendance: Learners are assessed throughout the term. Two continual assessments on speaking and another two on writing skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the four continual assessment measures. Final course grades are NOT based on attendance, since in accordance with SCE’s attendance policy, learners MUST attend at least 75% of the class sessions to be promoted to the next course. Attendance: All learners must attend at least 75% of the class sessions or class hours. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course, although the learner will be allowed to attend classes. Notes: The drop/add period is the first seven working days of each term, accordingly learners are advised to attend the first two sessions. 3.000 Continuing Education Units 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Continuing Education Schedule Types: Lecture SCE Language Department Course Attributes: SCE-ESD Regular -REG Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: English Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Continuing Education May not be enrolled in one of the following Departments: SCE Language Prerequisites: (Continuing Education level ENGG A1B Minimum Grade of D or SCE Standrdzd Engl Prof.Test 024 or SCE Day Stand Engl Prof. Test 024 or SCE Oral Standrdzd Engl Test 008 or SCE Test-Online Oral Placement 008 or SCE Day Stand Engl Oral Test 008)

ENGG A1C - Survival English A1C

Utilizing learner-centered methodology and task-based instruction, learners will be able to get an idea of the content of simple informational material and short simple descriptions with visual support. They will also be able to ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. Moreover, they will be able to understand and produce short simple messages and texts. The course is the third in the “Survival English” stage. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGGA1B Minimum Grade of D or appropriate SEPT score ENGGA1C

Part of the: Survival English Certificate (A1)

Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Reading & Listening

1. Use clues to guess the meaning of simple texts.
2. Understand expressions aimed at the satisfaction of different needs delivered directly to him/her.
3. Understand questions and instructions addressed carefully and slowly to him/her and follow simple directions.
4. Identify the main idea of a short reading text.
5. Guess the meaning of new words using visual clues in simplified reading material.
6. Get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support.
7. Understand simple texts, rereading as required.
8. Explain time words in a short reading text.
9. Understand questions about personal daily schedule.
10. Check spelling and revise his/her written work.

Speaking & Writing:

1. Respond to questions about personal daily schedule.
2. Talk about needs, feelings, work skills and duties at work.
3. Talk about places in the city, family relationships, daily activities, past experiences; future activities, etc…
4. Reply in an interview to simple direct questions spoken slowly and clearly in direct non-idiomatic speech about personal details.
5. Interact in communication depending on some repetition, rephrasing and repair.
6. Maintain a short dialogue about a previously learned topic.
7. Ask and answer questions, initiate and respond to statements in areas of immediate need or on familiar topics.
8. Write short simple notes.
9. Write simple phrases and sentences about themselves and people, where they live and what they do.
10. Link words or groups of words with linear connectors.

Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s):
1.Survival English (ENGG A1C) on the SEPT.
2.Completion of Survival English (ENGG A1B).
3. Applicants must have basic computer literacy.

Term duration: 6 Weeks
Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session

Assessments and Attendance:
Learners are assessed throughout the term. Two continual assessments on speaking and another two on writing skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the four continual assessment measures.

Final course grades are NOT based on attendance, since in accordance with SCE’s attendance policy, learners MUST attend at least 75% of the class sessions to be promoted to the next course.

Attendance: All learners must attend at least 75% of the class sessions or class hours. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course, although the learner will be allowed to attend classes.

Notes: The drop/add period is the first seven working days of each term, accordingly learners are advised to attend the first two sessions.

3.000 Continuing Education Units
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Continuing Education
Schedule Types: Lecture

SCE Language Department

Course Attributes:
SCE-ESD Regular -REG

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:
English
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Continuing Education
Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges:
School of Continuing Education
May not be enrolled in one of the following Departments:
SCE Language

Prerequisites:
(Continuing Education level ENGG A1B Minimum Grade of D or SCE Standrdzd Engl Prof.Test 024 or SCE Day Stand Engl Prof. Test 024 or SCE Oral Standrdzd Engl Test 008 or SCE Test-Online Oral Placement 008 or SCE Day Stand Engl Oral Test 008)

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