Foundations in English Language and Communication Crafton - Certificate of Competency

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
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Honors Courses are also available. Contact the College Honors Institute for more information and membership requirements.

This certificate program supports the development of English language proficiency and academic literacies to prepare students for success in school, the workplace, and everyday life.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Leverage multilingual resources to develop English proficiency across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Develop and transfer multilingual literacy practices across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.

Conduct research by effectively locating and evaluating information from search engines and library databases.

Contribute meaningfully to the campus community and broader society.

Program Map

O Available Online
GE General Education
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1st Semester

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These courses can help students improve their proficiency in the English Language and acquire the tools needed to succeed in the workplace or in school. Noncredit courses are offered for no charge, but fees such as matriculation and parking still apply. Anyone can enroll in non-credit courses, regardless of their educational level or status. For more information about the ESL Program and levels click HERE!
ESL/N 601
ESL/N Multilingual Literacy 1
ESLN 601 is the first course in a four-course non credit English as a Second Language series designed to develop learners’ everyday English proficiency and academic literacies. Course may be repeated. Refines and expands basic English language skills for language learners. Builds on reading, written, and listening, and verbal skills to enhance learners' language abilities in everyday English. Learners read short fiction and non fiction texts to demonstrate comprehension; develop pre reading strategies, write multi-paragraph compositions, including descriptions and summaries; perform basic computer tasks such as checking/responding to email, navigating LMS/WebAdvisor, and using Zoom, perform basic word processing (Word/Google Doc).

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2nd Semester

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ESL/N 602
ESL/N Multilingual Literacy 2
ESLN 602 is the second course in a four-course noncredit English as a Second Language series designed to develop learners’ everyday English proficiency and academic literacies. Course may be repeated. Continues to refine and enhance learners' language abilities in everyday English as well as develop academic literacies. Learners build on prior learning to successfully read and analyze a variety of topics and texts to identify the writer's purpose, main ideas, and supporting details; use feedback from instructor and peers to revise and edit work; write multi-paged compositions in response to a text; in addition to basic computer and technological tasks, learners will be able to perform word processing (Word/Google Doc) and conduct basic website searches. Students will continue to work on their English conversation skills and learn to communicate in variety of settings, including participating in classroom discussions, asking for information and assistance from classmates, instructors, tutors, and other college staff; give class presentations.

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3rd Semester

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ESL/N 603
ESL/N Multilingual Literacy 3
ESLN 603 is the third course in a four-course noncredit English as a Second Language series designed to develop learners’ everyday English proficiency and academic literacies. Course may be repeated. For advanced learners of the English language. Continues to develop everyday and academic literacies and prepares learners for the reading and writing demands in college courses. Learners read a variety of texts, including book-length work; develop the practice of reading texts closely and focus on significant details and patterns by noticing generic structure or patterns of texts; Write clear, well-organized, and well-developed short compositions that draw upon readings and other texts to support points; become familiar with different formats and styles, conduct basic library searches, and continue to develop computer and tech literacies; learn appropriate strategies for communicating in a variety of settings and get to know campus resources and services.

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Now that you are enrolled in your last semester of classes, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Check to make sure you are on track towards earning your degree/certificate. During your appointment, the counselor can assist you with submitting your Graduation Application. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.

4th Semester

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ESL/N 604
ESL/N Multilingual Literacy 4
ESLN 604 is the last course in a four-course noncredit English as a Second Language series designed to develop learners’ everyday English proficiency and academic literacies. Course may be repeated. For advanced learners of the English language. Learners build on advanced English skills and vocabulary as well as apply critical thinking in navigating a variety of everyday English and academic contexts. Learners will read and analyze a variety of texts, including book length work and 1-2 academic articles; develop the practice of reading texts closely and focus on significant details and patterns by noticing rhetorical and stylistic choices of authors; write clear, well-organized, and well-developed compositions, including multimodal composition, that integrate the ideas of others while appropriately crediting the original authors and maintaining academic integrity; conduct advanced library searches; enhance computer and tech literacies; continue to learn about campus services and resources as well as gain more opportunities to participate in the larger campus culture and beyond.

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