This basic skills level course is if for students whose first language is not English and who are preparing for the United States naturalization examination. Participants study speaking, listening, reading, writing and arithmetic in English using U. S. History, government and citizenship themes. Individuals may enroll in the course at any time during the quarter.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
Write responses in English to sample history and civics questions taken from the US Naturalization test Orally respond in English to sample history and civics questions taken from the US Naturalization testCourse Content Outline
- Orally summarize and discuss information about local and national events and issues from short radio and TV reports
- In a group, express an opinion about national or local issues, using conversational management techniques.
- Write a simple paragraph explaining reasons for obtaining US citizenship.
- Read and explain the main idea from simple paragraphs about major events in US history including the following: Native Americans and the effects of colonization, Christopher Columbus, Revolutionary War, Civil War, The Great Depression, World War I and World War II.
- Explain the concept of government by the people and apply it to a citizen's responsibilities.
- Identify and explain three main principles of the US Constitution and describe how the Constitution is amended.
- Identify and give examples of the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- Identify the three branches of the federal government and explain the principle of checks and balances.
- Identify current federal, state and local government officials, and request information from their office (either written or oral).
- Use a map to locate and identify important US landmarks
- Complete the Citizenship Application Form, following all written directions, asking for clarification when necessary.
- Employability skills
- Arithmetic skills