EASL for Music History 1220 and 1221 Students

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
EASL 0497
Descriptive
EASL for Music History 1220 and 1221 Students
Department
English as a Second Language
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
1.50
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
18
Contact Hours
2
Learning Activities

The instructor will facilitate, observe and evaluate students' participation in learning activities which directly support this MUSC 1220 or MUSC 1221 coursework.  Whole and small group instruction will be combined with individual assistance and student directed learning.

Course Description
This course is an adjunct course for EASL students enrolled in Music History 1220 and 1221. Students will develop language and study skills to support their Music History coursework. Activities will develop the listening and speaking skills students need to participate effectively in and out of class. They will also
develop the reading and writing skills required to complete course assignments satisfactorily and perform well on tests. Students overall academic language proficiency should improve as well.
Course Content

The language content will be derived from the MUSC 1220 and MUSC 1221 course content and requirements, and sequenced accordingly.

Listening:

1.  Understanding lecture content

2.  Following discussions

3.  Taking and using notes

4.  Understanding assignment instructions

 

Speaking:

1.  Understanding and studying the textbook

2.  Understanding other course materials such as scores and listening

models, and assignment instructions

3.  Understanding test questions

 

Writing:

1.  Answering short essay test questions

2.  Writing a term research project

 

Study Skills:

1.  Organizing coursework

2.  Preparing for and completing assignments

3.  Studying for tests

4.  Using the library for research purposes

Learning Outcomes

Within the context of MUSC 1220 and MUSC 1221 successful students can:

- understand lectures, take notes, and follow classroom discussions

- participate in class discussions and communicate with the instructor

about course requirements

- understand and use the textbook and other reading materials to

complete assignments, and take tests

- complete a term research project

- study efficiently

Means of Assessment

A mastery model of ongoing evaluation will be used.  A student will reach mastery when she/he has demonstrated through satisfactory completion of exercises, assignments and other assessments that the course objectives have been achieved.

 

Where formal tests of specific skills are used, mastery will be defined as a score of 70% or more.

 

Progress will be monitored on a regular basis by the instructor in consultation with each student.

 

This course will be graded independently from MUSC 1220 or MUSC 1221.          

Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

MUSC 1220 or MUSC 1221 course text and other materials will be used.

Prerequisites

EASL 0345,0355,0365,0375 or Instructor Permission

Corequisites