Introduces and explores American culture through selected topics of interest. The course introduces typical American people, places, and ideas, providing students with essential information about the U.S. and stimulating cross-cultural exchange. This course emphasizes cultural awareness and addresses the four basic language skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A variety of high-interest topics will enable students to take part in discussions, present short talks, solve problems, and interact with each other. The three institutional credits awarded for this course do not count toward graduation requirements but are calculated into GPA. (Prerequisite: Enrollment in this course is dependent on placement using multiple measures. Completion of this course with a grade of C or better will satisfy the prerequisite for ESOL 204C.)
American Culture I
ESOL 104C
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