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ABED 81 Social Emotional Communication

3 credits
This course contextualizes reading, writing, speaking, and listening with social emotional learning skills. Upper-level ELL students build self-awareness and communication skills that help prepare them to transition into college-level classes. The course encourages students to learn with and from their peers by experiencing multicultural group dynamics. 

Prerequisites: ELL 65  (or equivalent CASAS placement)

Corequisites: ABED 24  or higher

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify and use strategies to develop effective communication skills 
  • Describe and employ techniques to build strong relationships with peers
  • Identify and practice emotional and social skills 
  • Acknowledge and explain cultural differences in communication 
  • Compare and contrast differences in one-on-one communication and group communication 
  • Build self-awareness of emotions and internal conflict 
  • Demonstrate college and career readiness (CCR) skills aligned with the national CCR standards 

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30