ESL 0330 - Introduction to American Culture and Society (ALCI)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English as a Second Language

Description:

This course introduces English as a Second Language students to American culture and society (with an emphasis on Utah and the Western United States) and develops basic language skills needed to interact with the community. Students will become familiar with American customs and cultural life in areas such as family life, holidays, beliefs, sports, entertainment, and the education system. Students will be encouraged to compare American culture with their home culture and come to a deeper understanding of both. The course will include activities which have students interact with the community through special projects and field trips. This course is designated as an Active Learning Cultural Immersion (ALCI) course. Students have a unique opportunity to learn another culture as part of the learning objectives of this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare US cultural constructs with that of their own culture through readings, discussions, and participation in activities inside and outside of the classroom leading to informal and formal presentations about cultural contrasts. 2. Develop and apply general speaking, reading, writing and grammar language skills in English through classroom activities and discussions about a variety of social issues, preparing students to perform a variety of volunteer activities in the community, including multiple interviews of community members. 3. Apply language skills in informal and formal presentations summarizing cultural contrasts between international and US customs and cultural life based on required out-of-class activities and at least two volunteering activities. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Combined CaMLA score of 27 or higher; B or higher grade in any of the following courses: ESL111, ESL140, ESL150, ESL160.

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2.00

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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