Montgomery College 2016-2017 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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AELS 930 - Advanced Spoken American English


A course in advanced speaking and listening skills in English, with emphasis on presenting, comprehending, and responding to oral argument and other types of academic discourse. Within this framework, the course expands students’ vocabulary in a variety of academic and professional fields and enhances note-taking skills. PREREQUISITE(S): AELS 920  or placement by testing required by the College of non-native speakers of English. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): AELR 930  or AELW 930 , or placement by testing required by the College for non-native speakers of English. Additional laboratory required. Five hours each week. Formerly EL 111.

5 semester hours

FIVE EQUIVALENT CREDIT HOURS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. NOT INCLUDED IN GPA CALCULATION.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Discuss in a clear and organized manner a wide range of topics from a variety of academic disciplines.
  • Identify the organizational structure of college-level lectures and demonstrate note-taking competency.
  • Perform oral tasks demonstrating control of grammar structures and fluency at intermediate to advanced levels.
  • Use lecture notes to participate in group discussions, oral presentations, and written tasks.
  • Use new academic vocabulary in appropriate oral and written contexts.


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