Which Course Should be Taken First?

Quick overview: Clark College has 2 English as a Second Language Programs. The first, ESL, is a federally funded work readiness program which emphasizes communication skills appropriate for employment. It is available only to refugees and to immigrants. The second, English as a Non-native Language (ENL) is a college preparation - tuition based program - which focuses on development of academic reading, writing, and speaking skills. It is open to all who need it. My task at hand is to evaluate the ENL program. To do so, it will be important to know what is expected of our students as they leave the program. What do the entry level courses around campus need from our students? Your answers will help me identify skills ENL needs to target better, and those we are covering well. Can you please take a minute to give me information about communication skill levels required for a course or courses that should be taken first in your department or program? This survey shouldn't take more than a few minutes to complete. Thank you so much for your feedback. Priscila
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  1. What is your Department or program?


  1. Of all of the courses offered in your department, which one / ones are the most basic? (intended to give students a solid foundation in the subject matter) Please list:


  1. If you listed more than one course in question 2, which one would you choose as the best representative of minimum skill levels in reading, writing, speaking and in critical thinking skills necessary for students to succeed in your program /course?


  1. Does this course have prerequisites?
    Yes
    No


  1. If yes on question 4, what ways other than the listed prerequisite class or placement level will you / your department accept?
    We have our own placement test all students need to take
    Faculty recommendations from prior course / courses at Clark
    We accept prerequisite courses from other institutions
    Subjective faculty decision based on discussion with student
    Anyone can enroll - there are no prerequisites
    We strictly require completion of the published prerequisites before registering for this class
    Other


  1. If you clicked "subjective faculty decision" in question 5, what criteria does the department use to make a decision to allow someone to register?


  1. If you clicked "other" as one of your options for question 5, please explain.


  1. What is the minimum writing skill level expected in order for students to be successful in this course? (click the arrow to see choices) 


  1. If other requirements or suggestions for writing level, which ones?


  1. In which settings are the students in this class expected to communicate orally? Select as many as appropriate:
    Asking questions to the Professor
    Participating in small group discussions
    Making presentations
    Answering questions
    Participating in large group discussions
    Interviewing
    Leading small or large group discussions
    In clinical settings with patients
    In clinical settings with co-workers
    In clinical settings with doctors /nurses
    Explaining analysis and conclusions from research /readings
    Other speaking settings


  1. If other speaking settings, which ones?


  1. Thinking of reading skills- In order to be successful in this class, the students need to: (check as many as are needed)
    Not worry too much about reading - we cover the material in other ways
    Be able to skim and scan for important information
    Use the textbook to review the lecture material
    Be capable of reading a few pages with help from a translation dictionary
    Be capable of reading any material with minimal help from translation dictionary
    Be comfortable with any assigned reading material, able to read quickly, at or near college level
    Rely heavily on the textbook for new information
    Read a considerable number of pages - say 30- 50 a week
    Be able to analyze and make inferences from reading material
    Other


  1. If other suggestions or requirements for reading skills, which ones?


  1. If you have a unique entry level course in your department or program with skill level suggestions that differ significantly from the information you gave in the previous questions, please explain the differences:


  1. ENL courses are equivalent to English and to DVED courses. Choose the ENL courses your program accepts as substitutes for DVED or for English, when these are required: (click as many as needed)
    ENL Reading 064 - equivalent to DVED 087
    ENL Composition 073 - equivalent to DVED 094
    ENL Composition 074- equivalent to ENGL 097
    ENL Composition -75 - equivalent to ENGL 098
    None - we do not accept substitutes


  1. If your program does not accept ENL as substitutes for ENGL and for DVED, could you please suggest reasons for not accepting them?


  1. What can the ENL department do to help Faculty and Students be successful in your classes?


  1. Thank you for taking the time to fill this out! I'll share the results with you, if you are interested. Just let me know that you are, and I'll add you to the list of folks who want to see this information. Please give me your email address if different from the Clark list.





Priscila
Clark College
WA