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2014-2015 Catalog (never published – original transition from digarc) 
    
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English as a Second Language (ESL)


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Division of Applied Technology
South City Campus: Taylorsville Campus
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-3354

www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/basicskills/esl
Academic Advisor: Philip Anosike, 801-957-3336

Program Faculty:
Associate Professor - Cheryl Shurtleff

Program Description: The School of Applied Technology offers three levels of ESL leading to vocational training or college level classes. No minimum English proficiency is required to enter ESL classes. However, please note listed prerequisites. A placement test is given to determine the level at which a student should begin, which is arranged at the time a student registers for the program. ESL classes include intensive practice in reading, writing, grammar, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation, and computer-aided instruction. All classes may be taken individually, per student need and ability.

Program Entry Requirements:

CASAS for Reading & Listening/Speaking level Placement CELSA for Grammar/Writing & Language Lab Placement
Pre-Lit: <180 Pre-Lit: 0-10
Level 1 Beginning: 180-200 Level 1 Beginning: 11-20
Level 2 Intermediate: 201-220 Level 2 Intermediate: 21-39
Level 3 Advanced: 221-235 Level 3 Advanced: 40-57
Level 3 (C) Advanced Pre-College: 236-250+ Level 3 (C) Advanced Pre-College: 58-66

Estimated Cost for Students: Please visit the following program website for up-to-date cost information:
http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/basicskills/esl.aspx

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
All classes 1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge
All classes 2 - Communicate Effectively
  3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy
KESL: 0721 (0722), 0480 (0482), 0490 (0492) 4 - Think Critically and Creatively
  5 - Civic Engagement
  6 - Work Professionally and Constructively
KESL: 0455 (0452), 0740 (0742) 7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy

Courses & Hours: Full-Time Program Hours: 270 - 300 hours per semester


Course & Hours: Part-Time Program Hours (201 - 225 hours Summer Term)


Advising Notes:


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (STUDENTS ON A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA) MUST COMPLETE THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION THROUGH:

International Student Services
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Student Center, Room 234, 801- 957-4528
http://www.slcc.edu/iss
E-mail: international.services@slcc.edu

Additional Program Notes:


Because all classes are now offered individually, there are no required minimum hours of enrollment (EXCEPT for International Visa students who must attend full-time).

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