ESOL0340 — Advanced Topics in Culture
Academic Division: Liberal Arts Academic Discipline: English for Speakers of Other Languages Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD 4 Credit(s) This course explores American culture through film, literature, and fieldtrips. Students are introduced to aspects of American culture through assigned readings and class viewing of selected movies and weekly fieldtrips to places related to specific values or behaviors being discussed. The course provides an opportunity for students to understand the cultural background of the United States while learning idiomatic expressions and vocabulary and practicing writing, reading, and speaking skills. Semesters Available: based on need UG 2 Lab Hour(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s); Required Use idiomatic expressions and vocabulary related to American culture Journal, oral reports and short essays weeks 1-7 and final exam in week 8 2. Identify behaviors, beliefs, values, and art forms that make up American culture Oral and written exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8 Standard Grading Scale 93-100 A 90 - 92 A- 87- 89 B+ 83 - 86 B 80 -82 B- 77- 79 C+ 73 - 76 C 70 -72 C- 67- 69 D+ 63 - 66 D 60 -62 D- 00- 59 F Statement on Diversity North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates
Prerequisites: ESOL0240