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2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

ESL
  

  • SP 205 - Foundations of English Orthography

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits

    Course Description
    Foundations of English Orthography is an elective course which targets the development of skills essential to improving students’ literacy. In this course, students will analyze and apply rules of English orthography (spelling) as they discover and master the use of practical, everyday vocabulary. Students will acquire words to help facilitate conversations on the college campus, such as at the library or in science and math classes. Through in- and out-of-class activities, and formal and informal assessments, students will attain skills which will help build the foundation for the development of a strong English vocabulary. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    Academic Vocabulary

    • Identify high-frequency vocabulary words through illustrations and context
    • Apply vocabulary words verbally in an authentic setting
    • Accurately pronounce targeted vocabulary
    • Write paragraphs with vocabulary in context using word partnerships
    • Develop study skills to review and recall vocabulary words

    Academic Spelling

    • Recognize spelling patterns in prefixes and suffixes, parts of speech, etc.
    • Make phonetic connections between spelling and pronunciation
    • Identify general common spelling mistakes, as well as individual common spelling mistakes
    • Write paragraphs using high-frequency vocabulary words with accurate spelling
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • None
    Coordinator
    Katherine Vernezze
  

  • SP 300 - Professional Presentations and Technology

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This elective course is designed to help students understand the components of motivating and successful professional presentations, as well as how to prepare to give an effective presentation. It gives an insight into skills and techniques needed to get a clear and concise point across, target different audiences, incorporate technology effectively, and draft well-crafted opening hooks and closing arguments. Lectures will also focus on the evolution of technology and great speakers of the 21st century. Students will learn how to evaluate themselves and others objectively to give and receive constructive feedback. This course also allows students to do research about their majors, including an important technology used in their future field of study. This course includes a guided tour of the Grohmann Museum’s Man at Work collection.   (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Prepare, practice, and present two individual presentations
    • Collaborate with 2-3 other students to create and give a group presentation
    • Detect and analyze your strengths and weaknesses as a public speaker
    • Watch and critique the presentations of professionals in various fields
    • Draft an effective opening and closing of a presentation
    • Master strategies to improve your voice power, structure of speech, and body language
    • Use facts and figures and construct clear visual aids to enhance your presentations
    • Uncover and utilize techniques to increase the impact of your presentations
    • Build rapport with an audience, tell stories and lead a question/answer session while giving a presentation
    • Research and present information about your major, including key vocabulary from the field
    • Research information about a form of technology used in your future field of study
    • Give and receive constructive feedback to and from your peers
    • Work effectively with a group
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Coordinator
    Katherine Vernezze
  

  • SP 301 - Academic Conversations

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This elective is the second of a two conversational courses sequence that develops skills needed at high academic and professional levels conversations. The work is done in real discussions using pairs, triads, small groups, large groups, and whole class formats. Discussion skills include using rejoinders, asking follow-up questions, seeking/giving clarification, using comprehension checks, soliciting and using details, interrupting, expressing opinions, volunteering answers, referring to information and opinion sources, helping discussion leaders, and leading a discussion Does not replace courses in core curriculum. (This course is part of the English as a Second Language curriculum.)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • None appended
  

  • SP 400 - Professional Presentations

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This elective course helps students understand the components of motivating and successful professional presentations. It gives an insight into skills and techniques needed to get a clear and concise point across, target different audiences, best practices of effective incorporation of technology components, opening hooks and closing arguments. Does not replace courses in core curriculum.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • None appended
  

  • SP 500 - Critical Thinking

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    In this 5 or 10 week course, students will spend time developing their language skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary while they improve their critical thinking skills.  Units will be designed around a theme, such as current events, technology, or business.  Each unit will begin with a listening and reading activity to engage the students and familiarize themselves with the topic.  They will learn and apply skills to effectively find the audience, main idea and purpose of a text or presentation and write a summary.  They will also present or lead a discussion related to the topic of the unit, in which they will design questions to encourage the critical thinking of their classmates. In each unit, students will also keep track of new vocabulary words in a word journal.   (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Listen for the main ideas and key details in a presentation, talk or lecture
    • Read to find the main ideas and key details in a text
    • Find the purpose, audience, and main idea of a text and a lecture
    • Write an effective summary of a text and a lecture
    • Ask and answer higher-order thinking questions
    • Lead and participate in a small and large group academic discussion
    • Plan and give an academic presentation 
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Coordinator
    Katherine Verneze
  

  • TR 202 - Introduction to Primary Research and Data Analysis

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This non-credit course is run by the ESL Program as part of MSOE’s Dual Admission track. This writing-focused class will bridge students’ classroom experiences by exposing them to types of writing tasks that will be expected of them at MSOE. They will look at different types of quantitative and qualitative research and develop the capacity to analyze information as they form research questions and gather data through conducting interviews, surveys, and observations. Students will learn about the scientific method and the basic structure of lab reports, as well has how to answer a question by developing an experiment to test a hypothesis. They will also practice reporting their findings to an audience.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None 
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • None
  

  • TR 203 - Analysis of Academic Texts and Lectures

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This non-credit course is run by the ESL Program as part of MSOE’s Dual Admission track. In this reading-focused class, students will be exposed to different styles of academic texts that they will encounter in the MSOE classroom, allowing for a smoother transition into higher education in the United States. They will analyze texts ranging from introductory college textbooks to academic journals. Students will work on identifying and developing their academic vocabulary, test-taking, and metacognition skills. They will also analyze the style and structure of academic lectures as they refine their note-taking and listening comprehension skills.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • None
  

  • VC 201 - Vocabulary for Engineering

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This elective class is designed to improve communication skills and specialist English language knowledge in the fields of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering. It emphasizes listening and speaking covering common topics to all engineering fields such as describing how technology works, assessing manufacturing techniques and engineering design. It aids students to describe technical problems and solutions through the study of different case studies in authentic engineering scenarios. It is designed to reinforce concepts in both oral and written contexts. Does not replace courses in core curriculum. (prereq: none)
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • Improve your professional communication skills
    • Use and understand high-priority language useful in any branch of engineering
    • Explain how technology works
    • Describe technical functions and applications and emphasize technical advantages of products
    • Create a poster to visually represent and teach information about a material
    • Assess manufacturing and jointing and fixing techniques
    • Follow the steps in the design process to solve an everyday problem
    • Apply learned vocabulary to oral presentations and written explanations
    • Discover vocabulary words related to your major and create a manual to showcase their meanings
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • None
    Coordinator
    Katherine Vernezze
  

  • VC 202 - Professional Vocabulary for Nursing

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This elective class is designed to improve communication skills and specialist language knowledge of healthcare professionals. It emphasizes listening and speaking covering common topics to nursing with authentic tasks and activities based on everyday scenarios, making the course relevant and motivating. It aids students to describe technical problems and solutions through the study of different case studies in authentic scenarios while working with realistic hospital charts and patient notes. It is designed to reinforce concepts in both oral and written contexts. Does not replace courses in core curriculum.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None
    Course Topics
    • None appended
  

  • VC 203 - Professional Vocabulary for Business Management

    0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
    Course Description
    This elective class is designed to improve communication skills and specialist English language knowledge in the fields of business management. It offers management vocabulary reference and practice. Emphasizes listening and speaking covering common topics to business fields such as leadership, change management and finance. It aids students to describe technical problems and solutions through the study of different case studies in authentic business scenarios. It is designed to reinforce concepts in both oral and written contexts. Does not replace courses in core curriculum.
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    • None appended
    Prerequisites by Topic
    • None 
    Course Topics
    • None appended
 

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