College of Southern Idaho Catalog 2009-2010
Instructional Support Course Descriptions
INSS P101 1.00 Cr Hr
Becoming a Master Student Available: fall, spring
This course is a tool kit for success in college and life. The first six weeks will provide you with efficient study techniques for dealing with time, memory, reading, note-taking, and tests. You will also learn how, when, and where you learn best. To help you attain maximum success in school, business, and social life, this course will cover topics such as: creativity, relationships, health, money, resources, and career planning.
INSS P288 1.00 Cr Hr
Portfolio Development
The first two major outcomes of INSS P288 is the development of career and life long learning plan. Students will devote significant time and effort in understanding their learning styles and their immediate education level. An analysis of personal and career learning experiences, will serve as the basis for the development of life long career and learning goals and a plan to accomplish these goals. The second major focus of this course is to provide the student a standard procedure to use in order to document prior learning gained through experience, training, and/or previous education. Students will then submit documentation to a committee for validation and approval of credit for prior learning.
Intensive English Course Descriptions
INTE 001 0.00 Cr Hrs
Beginning Grammar
An introduction to English grammar for learners of English. Students will study and practice appropriate use of the present tense, signular and plural form of nouns, subject pronouns, and other basic elements of English grammar in simple sentences.
INTE 002 0.00 Cr Hrs
Beginning Reading
An introduction to reading in English for leaners of English. Students will study and practice skills and strategies to enable them to read short passages in simple English which has been signifcantly adapted to make it accessible to learners of English.
INTE 003 0.00 Cr Hrs
Beginning Writing
An introduction to writing in English for learners of English. Students will study and practice skills and strategies to enable them to compose simple English sentences incorporating grammar and vocabulary appropriate to this level.
INTE 004 0.00 Cr Hrs
Beginning Pronunciation
An introduction to Enlish pronunciation for learners of English. Students will study and practice correct pronunciation of English vowel and consonant sounds.
INTE 005 0.00 Cr Hrs
Beginning Conversation/Vocabulary
An introduction to conversation and vocabulary for learners of English. Students will participate in guided conversation practice and will study and practice basic English vocabulary.
INTE 051 0.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Grammar
Continued study and practice of English for learners of English. Students will study and practice simple, continuous, and perfect verb tenses; correct word order in statements, questions, and imperatives; and appropriate use of modal verbs, gerunds, and infinitives. They will begin to study and practice subordinating constructions.
INTE 052 0.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Reading
Continued study and practice of reading in English for learners of English. Students will study and practice skills and strategies to enable them to read extended passages in simple authentic English and English which has been minimally adapted for learners.
INTE 053 0.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Writing
Continued study and practice of writing in English for learners of English. Students will study and practice skills and strategies to enable them to produce short passages of connected prose composed of correctly constructed sentences.
INTE 054 0.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Pronunciation
Continued study and practice of English pronunciation for learners of English. Students will review and practice correct pronunciation of vowel and consonant sounds, as well as basic intonation patterns of spoken American English.
INTE 055 0.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Conv/Vocabulary
Continued practice of conversation and vocabulary for learners of English. Students will particiate in free-form conversations on assigned topics and will study and practice vocabulary necessary to participate in class conversations and to read selections assigned to INTE 052.
Interpreter Training Course Descriptions
INTT P199 2.00 Cr Hrs
Interpreter Education Workshop
Designated for various workshops in the interpreter area of instruction.
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