CG 102A College Preparation: International 1A

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Introduces international students to information, resources, and strategies to be successful in the U.S. educational environment. Designed for beginning and intermediate non-native English speakers attending the Language and Culture Institute.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply strategies relating to American culture to interact and learn in the community college setting.
Describe stages of culture shock and apply strategies to adjust to living in a new culture.
Explain policies, procedures, and services needed to manage the educational process.
Design and implement a personal plan to learn English utilizing college resources, study skills and language learning strategies.

Content Outline

American Culture
- Health and Safety
- Drugs, Alcohol, Harassment
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Transportation
- Money and banking
American classroom culture
- Verbal and non-verbal communication styles
- Technology expectations
- Classroom interaction
- Instructor expectations and communication
- Syllabus
Culture Shock
- Stages
- Strategies for coping
- Stress Management
Policies, Procedures and Services
- Immigration regulations/SEVIS
- Chemeketa Policies
- Registration/fees/Add/drop classes/GPA
- Academic Advising and counseling
- Non-Academic Counseling
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
Language Learning Resources and Strategies
- Campus Resources: computer lab, library, language lab, clubs, student life, conversation partners, gym
- Community Resources: libraries, volunteer opportunities, local events, host families, bookstores, coffee shops, movies, theatre, athletic clubs
- Classroom strategies
- Reading and Study Skills
- Individual plan for learning English