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LS 201 - Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking I

Course Description
The Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking I core course is the first of six integrated course sequence that develops needed academic skills within the context of different academic areas and built-in academic vocabulary workshops. The listening strand focuses on taking notes using graphic organizers and outlines, knowing when to take notes, supporting information, anecdotes, emotion and tone, previewing, and details. The speaking strand develops critical speaking strategies such as asking and answering comparison and clarification questions, giving advice, pre-planning, verbal and non-verbal communication and expressions of disbelief and skepticism. Interpreting information on tables, literal and figurative meaning, brainstorming, inference and point of view are critical thinking strategies highlighted in this course. Test-taking strategies skills include guessing meaning from context, making predictions, and listening for stressed words. This course is required for program completion.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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