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SCMM A21 - Oral Communication A21
Utilizing learner-centered methodology, flipped classsroom and task-based instruction, learners will be able to meet their concrete language needs in slow and clearly-articulated speech, while identifying and using basic phrases, expressions and very high frequency words. They will listen to and understand short simple messages, and manage simple routine interactions. They will also be able to describe people and/or events. This is the first Oral Communication course of the A2 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisite: : Standardized English Proficiency Test (OSPT) and score level SCMM A21 or successful completion of ENGG A1D or ENGG A2A. Part of the: Certificate of Achievement in Oral Communication (A2) Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Listening 1. Generally identify the topic of discussion around him/her that is conducted slowly and clearly. 2. Catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. 3. Understand simple directions relating to how to get from x to y, on foot or by public transport. 4. Identify the main point of tv news items reporting events, accidents etc. Where the visual supports the commentary. 5. Generally understand clear, standard speech on familiar matters directed at him/her, provided he/she can ask for repetition or reformulation from time to time. Speaking 6. Establish social contact: greetings and farewells; introductions; giving thanks. 7. Ask for and provide personal information. 8. Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information. 9. Ask and answer questions about habits and routines. 10. Communicate in simple and routine tasks using simple phrases to ask for and provide things, to get simple information and to discuss what to do next. 11. Give and receive information about quantities, numbers, prices etc… 12. Use simple descriptive language to compare objects and possessions. 13. Ask and answer questions about what they do at work and in free time. 14. Give a short, rehearsed, presentation on a familiar workplace subject. 15. Give short, basic descriptions of events and activities. 16. Describe everyday aspects of his environment e.g. People, places, a job or study experience. 17. Explain what he/she likes or dislikes about something. 18. Discuss what to do, where to go and make arrangements to meet. 19. Discuss what to do in the evening, at the weekend. Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s): 1. Applicants must take the Standardized English Proficiency Test (OSPT) and score level SCMM A21 or successful completion of ENGG A1D or ENGG A2A . Term duration: 6 Weeks Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session Assessments and Attendance: Learners are assessed throughout the term through oral performance tasks. Three continual assessments on speaking skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the three 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 in order 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 add/drop 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 Conv. -REG Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Oral Communication Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: SCE English Language Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments: SCE Language Prerequisites: Continuing Education level ENGG A1D Minimum Grade of D or Continuing Education level ENGG A2A Minimum Grade of D or SCE Oral Standrdzd Engl Test 013 or SCE Day Stand Engl Oral Test 013

SCMM A21 - Oral Communication A21

Utilizing learner-centered methodology, flipped classsroom and task-based instruction, learners will be able to meet their concrete language needs in slow and clearly-articulated speech, while identifying and using basic phrases, expressions and very high frequency words. They will listen to and understand short simple messages, and manage simple routine interactions. They will also be able to describe people and/or events. This is the first Oral Communication course of the A2 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisite: : Standardized English Proficiency Test (OSPT) and score level SCMM A21 or successful completion of ENGG A1D or ENGG A2A.

Part of the: Certificate of Achievement in Oral Communication (A2)

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

Listening

1. Generally identify the topic of discussion around him/her that is conducted slowly and clearly.
2. Catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
3. Understand simple directions relating to how to get from x to y, on foot or by public transport.
4. Identify the main point of tv news items reporting events, accidents etc. Where the visual supports the commentary.
5. Generally understand clear, standard speech on familiar matters directed at him/her, provided he/she can ask for repetition or reformulation from time to time.

Speaking

6. Establish social contact: greetings and farewells; introductions; giving thanks.
7. Ask for and provide personal information.
8. Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information.
9. Ask and answer questions about habits and routines.
10. Communicate in simple and routine tasks using simple phrases to ask for and provide things, to get simple information and to discuss what to do next.
11. Give and receive information about quantities, numbers, prices etc…
12. Use simple descriptive language to compare objects and possessions.
13. Ask and answer questions about what they do at work and in free time.
14. Give a short, rehearsed, presentation on a familiar workplace subject.
15. Give short, basic descriptions of events and activities.
16. Describe everyday aspects of his environment e.g. People, places, a job or study experience.
17. Explain what he/she likes or dislikes about something.
18. Discuss what to do, where to go and make arrangements to meet.
19. Discuss what to do in the evening, at the weekend.

Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s):
1. Applicants must take the Standardized English Proficiency Test (OSPT) and score level SCMM A21 or successful completion of ENGG A1D or ENGG A2A .

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

Assessments and Attendance:
Learners are assessed throughout the term through oral performance tasks. Three continual assessments on speaking skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the three 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 in order 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 add/drop 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 Conv. -REG

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:
Oral Communication
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Continuing Education
Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges:
School of Continuing Education
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors:
SCE English Language
Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments:
SCE Language

Prerequisites:
Continuing Education level ENGG A1D Minimum Grade of D or Continuing Education level ENGG A2A Minimum Grade of D or SCE Oral Standrdzd Engl Test 013 or SCE Day Stand Engl Oral Test 013

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