Workforce Development & Community Education

66 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required SPECIALIZED ESL COURSES Pronunciation: The Sound System of English Designed for intermediate to advanced learners whose spoken English is at ELI level 6+. Students will learn the difference between similar English sounds and become better at articulating them. Participants will also identify problematic areas in their speech related to the production of vowels and consonants. Most learners should take ELI-ESL 1510, then 1515. ELI-ESL 1510-S, 12 Tues., Sept. 24-Dec. 3, 6:30- 9:30 pm, GTW-243, $269 Pronunciation: The Sentence and Word Stress of English / ESL Designed for intermediate to advanced learners whose spoken English is at ELI level 6+. Students will learn sentence rhythm, intonation, and stress of English. Participants will identify problematic areas in their speech related to intonation patterns and word and sentence stress. Most learners should take ELI-ESL 1510, then ELI-ESL 1515. ELI-ESL 1515-A, 12 Sat., Sept. 21-Dec. 14 (skip 11/30), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-243, $269 Fluency Building Workshop: Conversation and Grammar Multilevel course designed to help students build their speaking fluency and accuracy through various classroom activities such as discussions, readings, writing assignments and other exercises. Designed for learners at intermediate to advanced proficiency levels equal to ELI levels 4-6 and EAP. Level is determined by placement test at first class. ELI-ESL 1520, 20 T/Th, Sept. 24-Dec. 3 (skip 11/7), 7:00-9:00 pm, GTW-243, $276 Pronunciation and Conversation Workshop / ESL For intermediate to advanced learners whose spoken English is at ELI level 6+. Focusing on pronunciation and speaking, learn sentence rhythm, intonation, and stress. In addition, students will also learn the difference between similar English sounds. Students engage in a variety of individual and group activities building skills and confidence. Oral language is stressed, but out-of-class assignments and some readings accelerate progress. At Yonkers Center: ELI-ESL 1501YR, 20 M/W, Sept. 23-Nov. 7, 9:15-11:15 am, $276 At Mount Vernon Center: ELI-ESL 1501MV, 10 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 16, 9:00 am1:00 pm, $276 TOEFL Preparation Workshop This course is designed to help learners improve their English language skills in four areas, reading, listening, speaking and writing in preparation for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), through TOEFL practice tests and focused instruction and practice in academic reading and listening comprehension, grammatical accuracy and clarity in speech and writing. Additionally, students develop valuable test-taking and critical thinking skills necessary for successful performance in regular college credit programs. Prerequisite: high intermediate to advanced proficiency in English (ELI Level 6+). ELI-ESL 1300 (Select A, D, or Q) (A) 14 Sat., Sept. 7-Dec. 14, (skip 11/30), 12:30- 4:25 pm, GTW-243, $241 (D) 22 Tues./Thurs. Evenings, Sept. 19-Dec. 5 (skip 11/28), 7:00-9:30 pm, GTW-243, $241 (Q) 22 Tues./Fri. Mornings, Sept. 13-Nov. 26 (skip 11/29), 9:20-11:50 am, GTW-243, $241 Business English for Internationals A contextualized, advanced level, ESL pathway course providing learners with the opportunity develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing English skills in preparation for study in academic business programs. Participants build fluency and knowledge through study of texts, completion of assignments, and participation in activities related to business communication, marketing, management, global business, entrepreneurship, business administration, and economics. Prerequisite: ELI Level 6 proficiency. ELI-ESL 1400, 12 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 14 (skip 11/30), 12:30-3:30 pm, GTW-243, $269 English for Academic Purposes Program Prepares students for matriculated college study through a contextualized academic curriculum that integrates English language skills with academic content. English for Academic Purposes offers an introduction to academic literacy with a focus on building academic vocabulary and reading and writing skills applied to academic tasks. The course also develops independent study skills, test preparation, and communication skills needed for college readiness. ELI-ESL 1650. (Select A, C, P, or Q) (A) 12 Sat., Sept. 14-Dec. 7 (skip 11/30), 9:00 am- 3:30 pm, GTW-243, $317 (C) 24 Mon./Wed. Evenings, Sept. 18-Dec. 11 (skip 11/27), 6:30-9:30 pm, GTW-243, $317 (P) 24 Mon./Thurs. Mornings, Sept. 16-Dec. 9 (skip 11/28), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-243, $317 (Q) 24 Tues./Fri. Mornings, Sept. 17-Dec. 10 (skip 11/29), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-243, $317