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Spanish-American Institute A Not-For-Profit, Equal Educational Opportunity Language School
English For Specific Purposes (ESP) Courses Revised Spring 2017 |
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The Spanish-American Institute's
mission is to provide effective English language skills training to
individuals.
Philosophy
The Institute believes that students
are more likely to begin and to successfully complete English language training
when English For Specific Purposes courses (i.e. courses in other areas that
are premised on language learning while having other content are combined with
ESL-Only courses,.
Objectives
The Institute implements this
philosophy through:
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the establishment and maintenance of an
effective faculty,
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the development of English For Specific
Purposes business and computer courses as well as traditional ESL only courses,
and
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the integration of a varied English as
a Second Language course sequence.
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The "Plus" courses of the ESL-Plus Course
of Study have been reviewed within the
context of English for Special Purposes (ESP) methodology and pedagogy. The curriculum components for the ESP courses have goals,
objectives, and student learning outcomes that are premised on language learning while having other content. |
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Table 1 200
English For Keyboarding For Information Processing 48 Hours
Table 2 201
English For Keyboarding (Basic Course) 120 Hours
Table 3 202
English For Keyboarding (Advanced Course) 120 Hours
Table 4 203
English For Keyboarding (Expert Course) 80 Hours
Table 5 205
English For Machine Transcription 30 Hours
Table 6 935
English For Introduction to Microsoft Word 80 Hours
Table 7 300
English For Business Management 120 Hours
Table 8 302
English For Accounting (First Course) 120 Hours
Table 9 303
English For Accounting (Intermediate Course) 120 Hours
Table 10 304
English For Accounting (Advanced I) 60 Hours
Table 11 305
English For Accounting (Advanced II) 60 Hours
Table 13 610
English For TOEFL Exam Preparation 80 Hours
Table 14 940
English For Introduction to Microsoft Windows 80 Hours
Table 15 950
English For Using Excel 80 Hours
Table 16 955
English For Using the Internet 80 Hours
Table 17 965 English For Using Microsoft PowerPoint 80
Hours
Table 18 975 English For Using Adobe PhotoShop 160
Hours
Table 19 990
English For Introduction to MAC 80 Hours
Table 20 995 English For Switching to MAC 80 Hours
Table 21 1000
English For Using Apple iMovie 80 Hours
Table
1 200 English For Keyboarding
For Information Processing 48 Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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200 English For Keyboarding for Information Processing 48 Hours |
In this “English Through Keyboarding” course students develop English language skills related to keyboarding and information processing. Students acquire language related to keyboarding while exploring basic keyboarding and information processing. Students also utilize language skills to complete basic computer application tasks. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will develop students’: keyboarding vocabulary identification of keyboarding spelling and punctuation errors |
Students will be able to: · demonstrate
understanding English of keyboarding terms; · identify and modify English spelling, punctuation, and
other language errors in a document · type a short timed document using grammatically correct English |
To identify and utilize keyboarding terms with 80% accuracy. to read and understand English letter combinations and words, word combinations, sentences, and passages; to recognize and correct spelling, punctuation, and other English language errors; and To compose short timed-writings with 80% accuracy. |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table
2 201 English For Keyboarding
(Basic Course) 120 Hours
Table
3 202 English For Keyboarding
(Advanced Course) 120 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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202 English For Keyboarding (Advanced Course) 120 Hours |
In this “English Through Keyboarding” course students further develop English language skills related to keyboarding and information processing. Students acquire structural and functional language related to keyboarding while business correspondence, reports, tabulations, forms from unarranged and rough-draft hand-written and print copy sources in English. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will: reinforce students’ receptive ability to interpret advanced keyboarding exercises develop students’ interpretation and application of business language and situations |
Students will be able to: demonstrate correct vocabulary and grammar usage when producing a document with 80% accuracy recognize keyboarding instructions examine information from multiple sources to determine proper document format. interpret and type documents from printed English. type 25 wpm with no more that 5 errors in 5 minutes |
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to comprehend and utilize English word division and
composite words; ▪
to interpret directions in English when practicing
advanced keyboarding exercises; ▪
to interpret and apply English language descriptions of
business situations in the production of documents; ▪
to synthesize information from various English language
sources that will determine the format of document production; ▪
to produce letters, reports, memos, tables, and other
personal-business and business documents from hand-written and from printed
text in English, identifying and correcting language errors; ▪
to develop touch control of the keyboard and proper keyboarding
techniques; and ▪
to build basic speed and accuracy skills to 25 wpm while
keyboarding English text with no more than five errors in five minutes. |
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Table 4 203 English For Keyboarding
(Expert Course) 80 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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203 English For Keyboarding (Expert Course) 80 Hours |
In this “English Through Keyboarding” course students further develop English language skills related to keyboarding; focusing on speed and accuracy skills through production of various kinds of business correspondence, of reports, of tabulations, and of forms from unarranged and rough-draft hand-written and print copy sources in English This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will reinforce students’: ability to apply English reading, speaking and writing skills to determine format and produce business documents keyboarding skills, including touch control, techniques, and speed |
Students will be able to: demonstrate comprehension of keyboarding directions and apply to various business situations differentiate between various business situations and modify document formats, including letters, reports, memos and tables. locate English grammatical, spelling and composition errors type 45 wpm with less than 5 errors in 5 minutes |
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to comprehend and apply directions in English when
practicing advanced keyboarding exercises within integrated business situations
experiences requiring English language reading, discussion, and writing
skills; ▪
to distinguish English language descriptions of complex
business situations that will determine the production of documents; ▪
to synthesize information from various English language
sources that will determine the format of document production;
▪
to produce within situated experiences various kinds of
letters, reports, memos, tables, and other personal-business and business
documents from English language text, identifying and correcting language
errors; ▪
to develop advanced touch control of the keyboard and
proper keyboarding techniques; and ▪
to build basic speed and accuracy skills (to 45 wpm,
keyboarding English text with no more than five errors in five
minutes). |
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Table 5 205 English For Machine
Transcription 30 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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205 English For Machine Transcription 30 Hours |
In
this “English Through Machine Transcription” course students develop English
language skills through listening and transcribing English phrases and
sentences that simulate workplace tasks and materials This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will develop students’: ability to transcribe English dictation ability to comprehend spoken and written English ability to identify and correct language errors in written and spoken English |
Students will be able to: use homonyms ask concise questions pertaining to concepts or implementation differentiate between types of documents depending on the business situation recognize and correct language errors made by the transcriber and the dictator transcribe 15 lines of English in letter copy in 10 minutes |
to comprehend English word division and composite words; to utilize homonyms in the context of dictation; to identify and distinguish between English words not spelled phonetically that typically cause difficulty; ▪
to comprehend spoken and written directions in English
when transcribing from English dictation; ▪
to utilize functional knowledge of English to ask
questions concerning concepts and implementation; ▪
to identify English language descriptions of business
situations that will determine the correct production of documents; ▪
to produce letters from English language dictation and to
identify and correct language errors made by the transcriber and the
person dictating; to transcribe 15 lines of English language letter copy in 10 |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table
6 935 English For Introduction
to Microsoft Word 80 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
PREREQUISITE |
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935 English For Introduction to Microsoft Word 80 Hours |
In
this “English Through MS Word” course students develop English language
skills needed to successfully understand and execute concepts, features,
functions, and applications in MS Word. This course is not intended
to provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This
course will develop students’ skills using MS Word functions and features in
English. |
Students
will be able to: ·
Interpret textbook
readings and directions in English ·
Use clear
concise English to ask questions ·
Explain MS
Word procedures using clear concise English ·
Discuss the
basics of MS Word operating system |
By the end of the course, students will be able to: ·
Read about MS Word and understand what is being discussed or described; ·
Follow directions when practicing textbook exercises; ·
Ask questions concerning concepts and implementation; ·
Explain to others procedures used or results obtained; ·
Understand the
basics of the MS Word operating system ·
Produce letters, reports, memos, tables, and other personal and
business documents from copy; ·
Proofread documents and make necessary corrections; ·
Apply basic
word processing using MS Word, including entering, formatting, creating
tables, using styles and templates, mail merging, and using graphics |
English Level 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table
7 300 English For Business
Management 120 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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300 English For Business Management |
In this “English Through Business
Management” course students develop English language skills and acquire
business terminology and common structures used in business settings. Through
reading, discussion, and case study analysis, students develop an
understanding of English language
usage: ·
in small business planning, ·
marketing and operational strategy development, ·
legal and financial issues, and ·
day-to-day supervision and control procedures. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will develop students’: · knowledge of English business management key terms · ability to assess visual material · ability to analyze, discuss and write a small business plan in English |
Students will be able to: · describe key small business management terms in English · use English to examine and interpret various visual materials including, graphs and charts · analyze, discuss and write about small business problems in English · create a small business plan in English |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: ▪
identify key English terms related to small business
management; ▪
analyze and interpret, in English, graphs, charts, and
other visual material; ▪
to read, discuss, and write in English about cases
illustrating typical small business situations or problems; and ▪
to develop an individual small business plan in
English. |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table
8 302 English For Accounting
(First Course) 120 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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302 English For Accounting (First Course) 120 Hours |
In this “English Through Accounting” course students develop English language skills to be successful with basic accounting functions. This course sequence introduces students to the purposes and principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental accounting procedures. Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and procedures to real-life situations drawn from various types of businesses. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will introduce students to: the purposes and principles of accounting fundamental accounting procedures accounting principles viewed from different business types |
Students will be able to: read and explain accounting descriptions and business language. clearly pronounce numbers and numerical functions interpret and use visual materials including charts and graphs speak, read, and write about various accounting situations breakdown financial statements and analyze transactions apply accounting principles to merchandising inventories and sales costs
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By the end of the course, students
will be able to: ▪ to read and better understand written English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business; ▪ to develop oral fluency with numbers and numerical functions; ▪ to interpret charts, graphs, and other visual materials; ▪ to speak and to write in English about situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions; ▪ to read for detail in the context of accounting problems and directions; ▪ to interpret orally and in writing how businesses communicate with financial statements; and ▪ to apply accounting principles and procedures to analyzing and recording transactions, to accrual accounting and financial statement, to completing the accounting cycle, to accounting for merchandising activities and to merchandise inventories and sales costs. |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table
9 303 English For Accounting
(Intermediate Course) 120 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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303 English For Accounting (Intermediate Course) 120 Hours |
In this “English Through Accounting” course students develop English language skills to be successful with intermediate accounting functions. This second course in an accounting sequence expands students' knowledge about the purposes and principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental accounting procedures. Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and procedures to real-life situations drawn from various types of businesses. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of occupational
skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for this course. |
This course will reinforce students’ knowledge of the purposes and principles of accounting fundamental accounting procedures accounting principles viewed from different business types |
Students will be able to: interpret written accounting and general business language interpret and use visual materials including charts and graphs speak, read, and write about various accounting situations breakdown financial statements and analyze transactions explain the concept and form of accounting information systems apply accounting principles to cash and internal control; to receivables and short-term investments; to plant assets, natural resources, and intangibles; to current liabilities; and to partnerships. |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: ▪ to read and better understand written English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business; ▪ to interpret charts, graphs, and other visual materials; ▪ to talk and to write in English about situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions; ▪ to read for detail in the context of accounting problems and directions; ▪ to interpret how businesses communicate with financial statements ▪ to understand the concept and forms of accounting information systems; and ▪ to apply accounting principles and procedures to cash and internal control; to receivables and short-term investments; to plant assets, natural resources, and intangibles; to current liabilities; and to partnerships.
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Table
10 304 English For Accounting
(Advanced I) 60 Hours
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Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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304 English For Accounting (Advanced I) 60 Hours |
In this “English Through Accounting” course students develop English language skills to be successful with advanced accounting functions. This third course in an accounting sequence expands students' knowledge about the purposes and principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental accounting procedures. Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and procedures to real-life situations drawn from various types of businesses. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will expand students’ knowledge of: purposes and principles of accounting fundamental accounting procedures analysis and application of various accounting concepts and procedures |
Students will be able to: read and explain accounting descriptions and business language. clearly pronounce numbers and numerical functions interpret and use visual materials including charts and graphs speak, read, and write about various accounting situations breakdown financial statements and analyze transactions apply accounting principles to equity transactions and corporate accounting, term liabilities, long-term investments, reporting and analyzing cash flows, analysis of financial statements, and managerial accounting and job order cost accounting concepts and principles. |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: ▪ read and better understand written English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business; ▪ develop oral fluency with numbers and numerical functions; ▪ interpret charts, graphs, and other visual materials; ▪ talk and to write in English about situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions; ▪ read for detail in the context of accounting problems and directions; ▪ interpret how business communicates with financial statements ▪ apply accounting principles and procedures to equity transactions and corporate accounting, term liabilities, long-term investments, reporting and analyzing cash flows, analysis of financial statements, and managerial accounting and job order cost accounting concepts and principles. |
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Table 11 305 English For Accounting
(Advanced II) 60 Hours
Course |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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305 English For Accounting (Advanced II) 60 Hours |
In this “English Through Accounting” course students develop English language skills to be successful with basic accounting functions. This fourth course in an accounting sequence expands students' knowledge about the purposes and principles of accounting and the practice of fundamental accounting procedures. Students analyze and apply accounting concepts and procedures to real-life situations drawn from various types of businesses. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will reinforce students’ knowledge of: purposes and principles of accounting fundamental accounting procedures analysis and application of various accounting concepts and procedures |
Students will be able to: interpret written accounting and general business language interpret and use visual materials including charts and graphs speak, read, and write about various accounting situations breakdown financial statements and analyze transactions explain the concept and form of accounting information systems apply accounting principles and procedures to process cost accounting, cost allocation and performance measurement, cost-volume-profit analysis, master budgets and planning, flexible budgets and standard costs, and capital budgeting. |
▪ to read and better understand written English language descriptions of accounting, the language of business; ▪ to develop oral fluency with numbers and numerical functions; ▪ to interpret charts, graphs, and other visual materials; ▪ to talk and to write in English about situations and problems requiring accounting activities or solutions; ▪ to read for detail in the context of accounting problems and directions; ▪ to explain orally and in writing how businesses communicate with financial statements ▪ to apply accounting principles and procedures to process cost accounting, cost allocation and performance measurement, cost-volume-profit analysis, master budgets and planning, flexible budgets and standard costs, and capital budgeting. |
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Table
12 604 English For TASC
Prpearation (Formerly GED - High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation) 240
Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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604 English For TASC Preparation (Formerly GED - High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation) 240 Hours |
In this
“English Through TASC” course students develop English language and
foundational skills in: ·
Language
Arts: ·
Language
Arts: Writing, ·
Social
Studies, ·
Science,
and Mathematics in order to prepare for TASC or GED exam in English. |
This course will develop students’ English skills in: · reading · writing · social studies · science · math |
Students will be able to: · read English critically · analyze English reading genres · compose grammatically correct and concise English writing compositions · interpret social studies English readings and illustrations · apply critical English reading skills and scientific information to a variety of science fields · solve math word problems in English using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division · solve basic algebra and geometry equations in English · perform pre and post GED English practice assessments |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: · practice of pre-GED level skills in language arts: reading (including critical thinking, meaning, organization, and style in various genres); · practice of pre-GED level skills in language arts: writing (including grammar and usage and independent writing components); · review and practice of pre-GED level skills in social studies (including critical reading of various documents and formats requiring higher order thinking skills and interpretation of illustrations); · review and practice of pre-GED level skills in science (including critical reading and application of scientific information in various fields of science); · review and practice of pre-GED level skills in mathematics (including the four functions and applications with word problems and problem-solving through basic algebra and geometry); and · pre-testing and post-testing practice assessments incorporating GED-style testing formats. |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table 13 610 English For TOEFL Exam
Preparation 80 Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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610 English For TOEFL Exam Preparation 80 Hours |
In this “English Through TOEFL Prep” course students develop English language skills. The course helps prepare advanced ESL students for the TOEFL through the application of advanced integrated English language skills tested by the Next Generation iBT. This course is not designed or intended to prepare students for college-level, academic work. |
This course will prepare students’: to take the TOEFL exam |
Students will be able to: · apply TOEFL-like English language skills · indicate familiarity with Next Generation iBT test-taking strategies · recognize TOEFL-like test conditions through practice tests |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: 1.
strengthen the
application of integrated English language
skills in TOEFL-like contexts. 2.
provide understanding of and experience with TOEFL Next Generation iBT test-taking strategies with
its emphasis upon integrated English language skills testing. 3.
provide practice
test taking under TOEFL-like conditions |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table 14 940 English For Introduction
to Microsoft Windows 80 Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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940 English For Introduction to Microsoft Windows 80 Hours |
In this “English Through MS Windows” course students develop English language skills needed to successfully understand and complete concepts, features, functions, and applications in Windows. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will develop students’: skills using Windows functions and features in English |
Students will be able to: interpret textbook readings and directions in English use clear concise English to ask questions explain Windows procedures using clear concise English discuss the basics of Windows operating system navigate Windows toolbar and menus to customize projects |
By the end of the course, students
will be able: ▪ to read about Windows in English and understand what is being discussed or described; ▪ to read and follow directions in English when practicing textbook exercises; ▪ to ask questions concerning concepts and implementation; ▪ to explain to others procedures used or results obtained; ▪ to understand the basics of the Windows operating system; ▪ to understand how to navigate toolbars and use menus to customize Windows; and ▪ to understand how to use other Windows features. |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table
15 950 English For Using Excel
80 Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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950 English For Using Excel 80 Hours |
In this “English
Through Excel” course students develop English language skills needed to
successfully execute operations in Excel. This course introduces students to
English language spreadsheet concepts, features, functions, and applications
using Excel. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will
develop students’: English skills to
navigate Excel in English |
Students will be
able to: ·
analyze and
demonstrate use of Excel spreadsheets in English ·
identify uses
of Excel in everyday situations in
English ·
use Excel toolbars
and menus to customize projects ·
apply other Excel
features |
By the end of the
course, students will be able to: ·
use
English spreadsheets, in general, and Excel, in particular; ·
understand
in English how Excel can be applied to real world situations; ·
navigate
English toolbars and use English menus
to customize Excel; and ·
use
other Excel features in English. |
English Level or 5 or by individual
placement through advisement |
Table 16 955 English For Using the
Internet 80 Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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955 English For Using the Internet 80 Hours |
In this “English Through Using The Internet” course students develop English language skills needed to be successful with the structure of the Internet. The course provides English direction and practice in using the Internet correctly to obtain valid information for personal, for business, and for academic use. The course emphasizes good searching skills and includes practice in developing a personal English web page. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will
develop students’ ability to: ▪ read
and interpret internet basics through written English ▪ read
and interpret textbook exercises in written English ▪ verbally
explain internet procedures in English ▪ distinguish
between valid and invalid internet information ▪ create
a personal web page |
Students will be able to: ▪ read and interpret internet basics through written English ▪ read and interpret textbook exercises in written English ▪ verbally explain internet procedures in English ▪ distinguish between valid and invalid internet information ▪ create a personal web page ▪ demonstrate use of the World Wide Web and its features. |
By the end of the course, students will be able to: ▪ read about Internet basics and understand what is being discussed or described; ▪ read and follow directions when practicing textbook exercises; ▪ ask English questions concerning concepts and implementation; ▪ explain procedures used or results obtained; ▪ understand in English the basics of Internet searching that produces valid information for personal, for business, and for academic use; ▪ understand how to create a personal web page; and ▪ understand in English how to use other World Wide Web features.
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English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |
Table
17 965 English For Using Microsoft PowerPoint 80
Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisite |
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965 English For Using Microsoft PowerPoint (80 hours) |
In this “English Through PowerPoint” course
students develop English language skills needed to successfully understand
and execute PowerPoint multi-media concepts, features, functions, and
applications. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will develop students’ English
skills through using Microsoft PowerPoint functions and features. |
Students will be able to: ·
Read
and interpret Microsoft PowerPoint basics through written English ·
Read
and interpret textbook exercises in written English ·
Use
clear concise English to ask questions ·
Explain
Microsoft PowerPoint procedures using clear concise English ·
Discuss
the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint program ·
Create
PowerPoint slides in English |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: ·
Read about Microsoft PowerPoint
basics in English and understand what is being discussed or described; ·
Read and
follow directions in English when practicing textbook exercises; ·
Ask questions
in English concerning concepts and implementation; ·
Explain in
English procedures used or results obtained regarding the basics of creating
a PowerPoint presentation; ·
Use PowerPoint
applications to organize and present information in response to specific
situations in English; ·
Apply
PowerPoint to real world situations; ·
Use English
navigation toolbars and menus to customize PowerPoint; and ·
Employ other
PowerPoint features in English. |
English Level 5 or by individual placement
through advisement |
Table
18 975 English For Using Adobe PhotoShop 160
Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisite |
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975 English For Using Adobe PhotoShop 160 hours |
In this “Englihs Through PhotoShop” course
students develop English language skills needed to be successful with PhotoShop.
Students will learn how to work with PhotoShop images from a variety of real
world situations and sources. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will develop students’ English knowledge and skills by using PhotoShop. |
Students will be able
to: · Read
and interpret written PhotoShop directions for textbook exercises in English · Express questions
clearly and concisely regarding PhotoShop · Explain PhotoShop
procedures using clear concise English · Discuss the basics
of the PhotoShop program · Use the basics of
PhotoShop from a variety of real world situations and sources to design, develop
and customize images |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: · Read
about PhotoShop basics and undersand what is being discussed or described; ·
Read and
follow directions when practicing textbook exercises; ·
Ask questions
in English concerning concepts and implementation; ·
Explain
procedures used or results obtained regarding the basics of PhotoShop; ·
Write simple
explanations of procedures used or results obtained ·
Use PhotoShop
applications to design, develop, and customize images; ·
Employ the
basics of creating PhotoShop images from sources; ·
Apply
PhotoShop to real world situations; ·
Use navigation
toolbars and menus to customize PhotoShop; and ·
Use other
PowerPoint features. |
English Level 5 or by individual placement
through advisement |
Table
19 990 English For Introduction
to MAC 80 Hours
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Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
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990 English For Introduction to MAC 80 Hours |
In this “English
Through Introduction To MAC” course students develop English language skills
to be successful with the Mac OSX operating system and Mac computers. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of
occupational skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for
this course. |
This course will explain features
and basic usage of the MAC operating system in English |
Students will be
able to: ·
interpret English
readings and verbal explanations regarding Macintosh computers ·
use the Apple
support site to locate answers to specific questions ·
create questions in
English about concepts or procedures ·
explain procedures
and results ·
identify the basics
of Macintosh’s OS X v 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system ·
navigate Mac
toolbars and menus ·
use Mac features |
By the end of the course, students will be able to: ▪
read in
English about Macintosh computers and understand what is being discussed or
described; ▪
use
the Apple Macintosh English support site to use Mac computers effectively and
efficiently and to answer specific questions; ▪
read
and follow directions in English when practicing exercises; ▪
ask
questions in English concerning concepts and implementation; ▪
explain
to others procedures used or results obtained; ▪
understand
the basics of Macintosh’s OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard operating system in
English; ▪
to
understand how to navigate English toolbars and use English menus to
customize the Mac; and ▪
to
understand how to use other Mac features in English. |
English Level or 5 or by individual
placement through advisement |
Table
20 995 English For Switching to MAC 80 Hours
|
Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
|
995 English For Switching to MAC 80 hours |
In this “English Through Switching To MAC” course
students develop English language skills needed to successfully transition
from a Windows PC to a Mac OS environment. This course is not intended to provide instruction which will result
in the student's acquisition of occupational skills. Placement assistance by
the school is not available for this course. |
This course will develop students’ English
skills in using Mac functions and features. |
Students will be able to: ·
Read and interpret Mac basics
through written English ·
Read and
interpret textbook exercises in written English ·
Use clear
concise English to ask questions ·
Explain Mac
procedures using clear concise English ·
Discuss the
basics of Mac program in English |
By the end of the course, students
will be able to: ·
Read in English about Mac and
understand what is being discussed or described; ·
Read and
interpret in English Mac support site to use Mac computers effectively and
efficiently; ·
Follow
directions in English when practicing textbook exercises; ·
Ask questions
in English concerning concepts and implementation; ·
Explain to
others in English procedures used or results obtained; ·
Understand the
basics of Mac operating system described in English; ·
Use English
navigation toolbars and menus to customize the Mac; ·
Use other Mac features
in English |
Any Microsoft Office application course or |
Table 21 1000 English For Using Apple
iMovie 80 Hours
|
Course Title |
Descriptions |
Course Goals |
Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcomes |
Prerequisites |
|
1000 English For Using Apple iMovie 80 Hours |
In this “English Through iMovie” course students develop
English language skills to be successful with Apple
iMovie. Students will learn how to create movies on the computer
using a variety of media and to output their movies to tape or disk, send
them via e-mail, or post them to a web site. This course is not intended to
provide instruction which will result in the student's acquisition of occupational
skills. Placement assistance by the school is not available for this course. |
This course will develop students’: knowledge and usage of iMovie |
Students will be able to: ▪ read and interpret English written iMovie directions for textbook exercises ▪ interpret documents and situations written in English to design, develop, and customize iMovie applications for various situations ▪ express question in English regarding iMovie ▪ write simple iMovie procedures and results in English ▪ explain the design and content of iMovie and iDVD ▪ use the basics of gathering video assets, trimming and organizing them, garnishing them with title tracks, special effects, and transitions. ▪ modify and use iMovie to create stand-alone movies; and output their created videos to tape or disk, e-mail, or the Web. |
By the end of the course, students will be able to: ▪ read in English about video editing software and iMovie and understand what is being discussed or described IN English; ▪ read and follow English directions when practicing textbook exercises; ▪ read English documents and descriptions of situations and decide in English how to use iMovie applications to design, develop, and customize video compositions; ▪ ask questions in English concerning concepts and implementation; ▪ write simple English explanations of procedures used or results obtained; ▪ explain in English the design and content of iMovie and iDVD presentations; and ▪ understand the basics of gathering video assets; of trimming and organizing them; of garnishing them with title tracks, special effects, and transitions; of using iMovie to create stand-alone English movies; and of outputting their created videos to tape or disk, e-mail, or the Web. |
English Level or 5 or by individual placement through advisement |