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Saint Paul College Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences - Communication
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 0720 | Developmental Reading Skills for College | 3 |
| COMM 0721 | Reading 1 | 3 |
| COMM 0722 | Reading 2 | 3 |
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 0806 | Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 3 | 3 |
| COMM 0807 | Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 3 | 3 |
| COMM 0808 | Low Intermediate Grammar | 3 |
| COMM 0809 | Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 4 | 3 |
| COMM 0810 | Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 4 | 3 |
| COMM 0811 | Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 5 | 3 |
| COMM 0812 | Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 5 | 3 |
| COMM 0813 | High Intermediate Grammar | 3 |
| COMM 0814 | Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 6 | 3 |
| COMM 0815 | Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 6 | 3 |
| COMM 0820 | Pronunciation and Articulation | 1 |
| COMM 0831 | Advanced ESL | 3 |
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1410 | Fundamentals of Writing 1 | 4 |
| COMM 1415 | Fundamentals of Writing 2 | 4 |
| COMM 1460 | Applied Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| COMM 1485 | Employment Portfolio Development and Presentation | 2 |
| COMM 1510 | Customer & Occupational Relations | 3 |
Course Descriptions
COMM 0720 Developing Reading Skills for College
This course emphasizes the development of vocabulary and reading skills necessary for college texts, readings and assignments. The course focuses on increasing vocabulary, using vocabulary contextually, and developing independent learning strategies for reading. (Placement into this course will be according to college assessment scores.) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0721 Reading 1
This course emphasizes comprehension and learning strategies necessary to respond effectively to a variety of college texts, readings, and assignments. The course focuses on identifying main ideas, supporting details, organizational patterns typically found in college texts, summarizing, and developing college level vocabulary. (Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score). 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0722 Reading 2
This course emphasizes critical reading strategies and college-level vocabulary. It presents college reading as information processing and focuses on strategies for improving comprehension, selection, organization and recall. Materials represent a variety of academic disciplines and occupational areas. (Placement into this course will be according to assessment score or successful completion of COMM 0721 with a grade of "C" or better.) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0806 Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 3
Focuses on speaking and listening at the low intermediate level. Special emphasis is on the study of listening skills including taking lecture notes and dictations. Students will practice speaking by role playing routine situations, participating in structured discussions and making short presentations. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0807 Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 3
Focuses on reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Students will improve reading skills such as identifying main ideas, making inferences and summarizing the story. Special emphasis is on expanding vocabulary. Students will also write paragraphs on a variety of topics. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0808 Low Intermediate Grammar
Covers basic grammatical tenses including Simple, Progressive, and Perfect groups of tenses. Grammar structures will be practiced orally in group and pair work and through completion of exercises. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/3/0/0
COMM 0809 Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 4
Focuses on speaking and listening skills at the low intermediate level. Special emphasis will continue to be on the improvement of oral/aural skills. Students will study in the language lab listening to audio tapes, watching videos, and working with a partner. Students will expand vocabulary, learn how to take lecture notes and make oral presentations. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0810 Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 4
Focuses on reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Students will practice reading skills such as anticipating, skimming and outlining. They will also use the following steps in writing effective paragraphs and short stories: pre-writing, composing, editing, proofreading and evaluating final draft. Intermediate grammar structures will also be reinforced. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0811 Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 5
Focuses on speaking and listening skills at the high intermediate level. Special emphasis will be on the improvement of oral/aural skills. Students work in the multimedia language laboratory. They listen to lectures, take notes, make presentations and participate in classroom discussions. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0812 Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 5
Focuses on reading and writing skills at the high intermediate level. Students will strengthen reading skills such as making inferences, skimming, paraphrasing, summarizing and identifying main ideas. Focus is on improving students' ability to write effective paragraphs and essays. The writing process is reviewed. Students will develop or reinforce computer word processing skills. Critical thinking objectives will be integrated also. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0813 High Intermediate Grammar
Covers such topics as comparisons, passive voice, adjective clauses, gerunds/infinitives, and others. Students will do written and oral exercises, work in groups, participate in class discussions on the topics of concept and form of grammar structures. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/3/0/0
COMM 0814 Speaking/Listening Skills/ESL 6
Focuses on high intermediate level oral/aural skills. Students will continue to work in the multimedia language laboratory. They will expand their formal and informal vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions. They will practice conversations and give oral presentations. They will also participate in group discussions. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0815 Reading/Writing Skills/ESL 6
Focuses on reading and writing skills at the high intermediate to advanced level. Students will be engaged in text analysis, vocabulary expansion, outlining and improving their reading speed. To improve writing abilities, students will continue to strengthen the skills needed in the essay writing process: prewriting, organizing, revising, and editing. The essay writing process is reviewed. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 0820 Pronunciation and Articulation
This course is designed for ESL students who need to improve their pronunciation, articulation, and intonation skills. The emphasis is on the technique of sound production, denunciation, rhythm, volume, pitch through modeling and extensive drilling. Students will soften (not eliminate) their accent and acquire more confidence when they speak. Students at any level are accepted, no prerequisites are required. 1C/1/0/0
COMM 0831 Advanced ESL
Comprehensive course that encompasses four aspects of language learning - listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students improve their use of English to function successfully in their major programs. Special emphasis is on career exploration and major materials dealing with individual areas of interest. (Prerequisite(s): Appropriate assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
COMM 1410 Fundamentals of Writing 1
This course is aimed at beginning writers who have had little instruction or experience in writing. It provides sequenced instruction in grammar use, sentence construction, and paragraph construction. Students will study models of effective sentences and paragraphs and then generate their own work. Completion of this course with a grade of “C” or better is required to continue on to COMM 1415. (Prerequisite(s): COMM 0721 or COMM 0831 or department approval) 4C/4/0/0
COMM 1415 Fundamentals of Writing 2
This course provides credits for certificate and diploma programs and is preparation for ENGL 1711. In addition to reviewing sentence mechanics, students will study a variety of writing models in both paragraph and essay formats. Students must pass the course with a “C” or better in order to move on to ENGL 1711. (Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in COMM 1410 or appropriate assessment score.) 4C/4/0/0
COMM 1460 Applied Interpersonal Communications
This course provides an opportunity to improve communication with people at work or at home. The emphasis is placed on the practical and theoretical. Students develop an understanding of human needs, self-concept, perception and emotions. With respect for diversity, students study verbal and non-verbal messages, language, listening, dimensions of interpersonal relationships, relationship building and conflict resolution. 3C/3/0/0
COMM 1485 Employment Portfolio Development and Presentation
In this course, students will produce an employment portfolio demonstrating their skills, knowledge and abilities. Students will compile representative documents and materials that illustrate the quality and quantity of their accomplishments and the development of global and technical skills. They will also learn how to present the portfolio and practice interview situations. (Prerequisite(s): COMM 1480 or concurrent enrollment) 2C/1/1/0
COMM 1510 Customer & Occupational Relations
The student is introduced to and given practical human relations skills. Skills in listening, improving self concept, assertiveness, sensitivity to cultural diversity and climate setting are included. The course emphasizes positive interpersonal communication strategies and styles involved in healthy interactions with customers and co-workers. 3C/3/0/0
