English for Multilingual Students—Level 3: Advanced Academic Oral Communication Skills (COCN)
English for Multilingual Students—Level 3: Advanced Academic Oral Communication Skills (COCN)
The Certificate of Completion in English for Multilingual Students—Level 3: Advanced Academic Oral Communication Skills prepares English Language learners (ELLs) for the academic rigor of transfer-level Communication Studies coursework and/or workforce preparation. This certificate consists of two out of three sequential courses: Academic Listening and Speaking I (ENGM N101L) or Academic Listening and Speaking II (ENGM N102L) , and Academic Listening and Speaking III (ENGM N103L), typically completed over two semesters. Through this sequence, students develop advanced post-secondary academic listening and speaking skills essential for college and workforce success.
The certificate provides a solid foundation for college courses requiring extensive active listening, debate, discussion, and presentations while promoting personal growth. These advanced oral skills are also valuable assets for professional communication across many career fields. Students can refer to the ESL Guided Self-Placement and work with an academic counselor before beginning the certificate program.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ENGM N101L | Academic Listening and Speaking I (Noncredit) | 96.25 |
| or ENGM N102L | Academic Listening and Speaking II (Noncredit) | |
| ENGM N103L | Academic Listening and Speaking III (Noncredit) | 96.25 |
| Required Core Hours | 192.5 | |
| --------------------- | ||
| Total Hours for the Certificate | 192.5 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ENGM N101L or ENGM N102L | Academic Listening and Speaking I (Noncredit) or Academic Listening and Speaking II (Noncredit) | 96.25 |
| Units/Hours | 96.25 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGM N103L | Academic Listening and Speaking III (Noncredit) | 96.25 |
| Units/Hours | 96.25 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 192.5 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply advanced listening strategies to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate college-level lectures and presentations.
- Compose well-structured presentations using academic speaking conventions, including appropriate vocabulary, clear pronunciation, and proper delivery techniques.