Applied English

Subject: Applied English
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: Second Semester
Prerequisite: None

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

1) To help students develop competence and self-confidence in writing business related papers: resumes, business letters, job application forms, scholarship application forms.
2) To develop the student’s ability to think and write clearly.
3) To develop verbal communication skills necessary for the work place such as interviewing, making and responding to requests, communicating effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
4) To help students to develop problem solving skills.
5) To help students to understand job areas and to help them plan their futures.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to help students who are not necessarily pursuing a four year college degree. They will research the technical job market and plan their futures. They will match their interests and abilities with possible vocations and then research those areas as to conditions, pay, benefits, etc.... Students then learn how to apply for a job, how to fill out various job related forms, and how to keep a job. They write various business letters, a resume, career reports, and complete a business portfolio. All material related to career interests will be placed in the placement portfolio in the guidance office.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:

1) To write autobiographical papers analyzing their interests, abilities, and future plans.
2) To complete daily assignments, including various business forms and letters.
3) To make a business portfolio, which is an in-depth research on one vocation or interest.
4) To present information to the class related to their research on a vocation or interest.