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KCC ESOL Program
Masa Maruyama (M) - Mayumi Ueno (U)
BOTH: Hello!! We are ESOL NEWS.
M: Hello! How are you doing everyone! Im MASA.
U: Hello! How are you doing everyone! Im Mayumi.
Today, we are going to talk about ESOL program.
M: We talked about ESOL with Guy Kellogg, he is an
ESOL coordinator, and we asked some questions to him.
U: He explain about ESOL and answered our questions
really kindly. He praised our questions, right?
M: Yeah, absolutely! He answered our questions were
really nice. I was surprised when I heard about that. Didnt you think
so?
U: Yes, I also surprised and I was glad to hear that.
M: Yeah, I agree. Anyway, what was your first question?
U: My first question was whats the class
number mean? Like 197, 92, 94 and 100. Those numbers are not in order,
right?
M: Yes, thats right.
U: So, I wondered. Do you know 100 mean is the first
grade. So, a freshman of native speaker will take course from this number, 100.
However, we are not native speaker, right?
M: Yes, exactly.
U: Therefore, we have to take 92, 94 which mean before
the 100.
M: Oh, I see. How about 197?
U: As you know, ESOL 197 is non credit program, KCC
has no number to give us, so 197 is experimental number at KCC.
M: So. You mean, we are students of English experiment?
U: Yes, something likes that. Guy called this class
bridge class? We are doing prepare for college to enter, right?
M: Oh, I see, thats interesting word, bridge!
Its like; we are getting across to the college! It sounds nice. By the
way, how about your next question?
U: I have an idea about ESOL curriculum. We are learning
Reading and Writing now, these are requirements. Many international students
have problems, such as pronunciation, grammar or conversation. ESOL sets up
these classes in optional, thats my idea and asked Guy, Is that
possible or not?
M: Thats a good idea, Mayumi!! And, what was
his comment?
U: He said Its possible plan.
M: Really?
U: Yes. If we will help to set up these classes,
this may happen soon, and our name will remain forever as great people at KCC!!
A-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
M: Yeah, It sounds good!! Lets help to do this
right away!
U: Sure! Lets do it! Oh, we are going to have
a quiz in Shawns class?. We have to study before do it.
M: Oh my god!! I forgot it.
U: A-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, anyway, How about your questions,
Masa?
M: Do you know who created ESOL class?
U: Yes, I do. The answer is Frank Noji. He made it!
But why he made it?
M: OK. I can explain about it! First, the class was
originary morning class, and students have learned about Civil Rights. This
is because, if the students took credit classes, they would find many differences
between ESOL and credit class. The credit classes have civil rights than the
ESOL class.
U: And, he thought this is the best for KCC and international
students, right?
M: Yes.
U: By the way, why the ESOL 197 is non credit class?
M: Because, the ESOL 197 is for international students.
For example, credit class is 50 minutes for 1 credit. However, the ESOL class
is 100 minutes for 1 credit. Do you know why?
U: I dont know. Why?
M: Because, the international students must be a
full-time student. Because of the F-1 visa. International students cannot be
a part-time student.
U: Now I understand. Could you explain about teaching
style?
M: OK! First, KCC gives text books to teachers. Second,
the teachers think about how to teach to students. And finally, the teachers
teach to students. This is the teaching style.
U: I see. Thank you, MASA! So, we have been talking
about ESOL, right?
M: Yeah! Thats right!
U: Youve got it guys?
Both: See you next time! Have a nice day!! ALOHA.