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Dec 04, 2024
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TRIN 1035 - Structured Language Enhancement Credits: 1 Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab None Course Description: This course provides a structured environment for students or professionals seeking to improve their language skills. Students explore theories, models, and techniques related to language enhancement for novice interpreters. Classroom and homework activities focus on goal-setting, reflection, self-assessment, deliberate practice, and preparation for the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) test. Successful completion is contingent upon passing the OPI exam at a minimum level of Advanced Mid. Test scheduling and payment are the responsibility of the student. MnTC Goals None
Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1000 with grade of C or higher or concurrently enrolled. Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0041 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of C or higher; or instructor consent. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content
- Focused language enhancement exercises
- Individual needs assessment and goal setting
- Modeling of metacognitive processes for ongoing self-assessment
- Presentation of expertise and skill acquisition theory and concept of deliberate practice
- Structured follow-up and support with language-neutral individualized feedback
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of skill development and deliberate practice.
- develop metacognitive skills for self-assessment, goal setting in practice activities, and evaluation of progress.
- employ focused techniques to improve specific areas of language performance.
Competency 1 (1-6) None Competency 2 (7-10) None Courses and Registration
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