COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT (COM)
READING LISTS AND PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
Important Notes: Some of the following recommended reading and resource materials may not be locally available to you. Consult with your CVC Course Supervisor or contact your area CVC Instruction Coordinator in order to locate copies of missing items, or to find or propose suitable substitute study material for the course in question. This means that students can, if they desire, develop their own reading and study proposals for each course from locally available reference and reading materials. Most courses have a wide range of reference items to choose from. Generally speaking, students will be expected to have read at least 75% of the suggested items, or a specific amount where indicated, or some suitable substituted equivalent in order to qualify for credits. But, in order to have a better grasp or understanding of the subject, it is suggested that you complete above this minimum requirement. (If WND articles are not available, they do not need to be considered as part of the 75%.) Depending on the courses studied, students may need to find additional reference material that is more current or deals more specifically or in greater depth in the areas they are studying. (See also Appendix B: Supplementary Courses and Resources, for further ideas and study alternatives.)
The reading lists are not arranged in order of priority. They are arranged as follows: First MLs (listed in alphabetical order for ease of locating titles you may be looking for); then after the * * *, all other articles listed by pub or book name. We thought it would be most convenient for you if all the HTL articles were listed together, and all the Mop items were listed together, etc., so that when you are reading an article in a certain book (such as HTL), you can easily locate all the related HTL articles at the same time. These pubs and books are listed in alphabetical order. (Please note: The titles listed below refer to authorized versions of Family literature only.)
There is one blank check box at the end of each list to encourage you to add new items as they are published. Please do not be limited to making only one addition, but fill in as many new items as you think are suitable.
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1. WRITING AND JOURNALISM (JR)
[ ] COM JR-00 Writing and Journalistic Experience
[ ] Practical Requirement: Write 30 pages of material (approximately 500 words per page) that is prepared for or has been submitted for publication.
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COM JR-01 Writing and Editing
[ ] Accentuate the Positive (ML2032:26-29; Vol.16)
[ ] Advice on Publications (ML156B:4-8; Vol.2, DB5)
[ ] Fill Up Your Heart (ML1853; Vol.16, DB7)
[ ] Keep It Simple! (ML2774; GN517)
[ ] Now Is the Hour (ML1364:54,70-72, BOR1)
[ ] Paper Power (ML303A; Vol.3, DB6)
[ ] Watch Your Words (ML2849; GN546)
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[ ] "Words Fitly Spoken" Family Terminology (HM53)
[ ] "Words Fitly Spoken" -- Do you "Lie" or "Lay"? (HM53)
[ ] Writing (HTL pg.173)
[ ] Pointers for More Powerful Writing (HTL, pg.182)
[ ] Guideposts for Effective Writing (HTL, pg.192)
[ ] Writing for Family Publications (HTL, pg.290)
[ ] English-language Pubs: Bringing Our Ranching up to Date (LNF No.232)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Write or edit four articles of about 1,000 words each.
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COM JR-02 Short Stories and Poetry
[ ] (The student should study selections from "The Rhyme Book," "Treasures" and Kidz Mags for examples of short stories and poetry.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Write the equivalent of four short stories (approximately 1000 words each), or the equivalent of four 20-line poems.
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COM JR-03 Writing Your Life Story
[ ] Practical Requirement: Write your autobiography or missionary journal of adventure in the Family (at least ten pages, approximately 500 words per page).
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2. PHOTOGRAPHY (PH)
(Note: A number of these materials will be dated. We suggest that students supplement this material with suitable reference material and professional publications. You may be able to borrow books and manuals from equipment sales companies, recording studios and technicians, technical schools, libraries, etc. Students should be quizzed on this information by their CVC Course Supervisor or Vocational Training Overseer, and should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of equipment. See also "Supplementary Courses and Resources.")
COM PH-00 Photographic Experience
[ ] Practical Requirement: 120 hours of experience in photographic work.
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COM PH-01 Photography I
[ ] Pictures (ML104; Vol.1, DB4)
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[ ] How to Take Good Pictures (HH4, pg.135)
[ ] How to Photograph People (HH4, pg.138)
[ ] Getting Pictures in the Paper (HTL, pg.306)
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COM PH-02 Photography II
[ ] More by Dad on FN Photos (ML1416, GTD, pg.247, HH4, pg.134)
[ ] Pray! -- God has the Answer (ML1637; BK18)
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[ ] Photos (Promoting God's Work Through Photos) (GTD, pg.244, HH4, pg.131)
[ ] Are Your Photos Good Enough for Publication? (GTD, pg.248)
[ ] Getting Better Pics From Your Camera (HH4, pg.180)
[ ] Getting the Most From Your Film (HH4, pg.181)
[ ] Shooting in Spite of the Weather (HH4, pg.213)
[ ] How to Buy Your Camera the Smart Way (HH4, pg.228)
[ ] Notes on Tropical Photography (HH4, pg.249)
[ ] Fotobag (HH4, pg.255)
[ ] Photographic Modelling (HH4, pg.444)
[ ] How to Make Money With Your Camera (HH4, pg.446)
[ ] Camera Maintenance & Buying Used Equipment (HH4, pg.471)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Make an album of at least 40 photos taken by student.
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COM PH-03 Photography III
[ ] Camera & Darkroom (HH4, pg.153)
[ ] How to Make a Portable Copystand (HH4, pg.258)
[ ] How to Build Your Own Copy Camera (HH4, pg.263)
[ ] How to Fold Your Own Bellows (HH4, pg.268)
[ ] Practical Requirement: (1) Demonstrate skill with a camera and in developing black-and-white film and making prints; or (2) learn how to work with digital photography.
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COM PH-04 Slide Show Production
[ ] Slide Show Production Techniques (HH4, pg.276)
[ ] Coloring Art for Slides (HH4, pg.282)
[ ] How to Copy Slide (HH4, pg.285)
[ ] Slide Tips (HH4, pg.295)
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COM PH-05 Building a Darkroom
[ ] Camera & Darkroom (HH4, pg.173)
[ ] Processing in a Tropical Climate (HH4, pg.208)
[ ] Basic Darkroom Procedures (HH4, pg.230)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Set up or assist in setting up a working darkroom.
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COM PH-06 Preparing a Presentation Album
[ ] More by Dad on FN Photos (ML1416; HH4, pg.134, GTD, pg.247)
[ ] Pictures (ML104; Vol.1)
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[ ] How to Take Pictures (CC2, pg.705)
[ ] Basic Tools for Layout (GTD, pg.243)
[ ] Promoting God's Work Through Photos (HH4, pg.131, GTD, pg.244)
[ ] Photo Brochure (sample) (HTL, pg.359)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Prepare a presentation album for your Christian work (minimum four pages).
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3. AUDIO RECORDING (AU)
(Important Note: Unfortunately, much of the technical information about audio recording found in print in older Family publications is now outdated. Parts of this older reference material are helpful and informative, but with the passage of time, new technologies have replaced old ones. For example, "sound-on-sound" has not been used for many years and has been replaced by "multi-track" recording; "half-tracks" have now been replaced with "DAT" technology, etc. Procedures for doing things have also changed significantly and what was the "right" way before, may be obsolete or significantly different now. Until this section can be revised and new reference materials made available, we suggest that students interested in studying audio recording supplement this material with suitable reference material and professional publications. You may be able to borrow books and manuals from equipment sales companies, recording studios and technicians, technical schools, libraries, etc. Students should be quizzed on this information by their CVC Course Supervisor or Vocational Training Overseer, and should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of equipment. See also "Supplementary Courses and Resources.")
COM AU-00 Audio Recording and Mixing Experience
[ ] Practical Requirement: 240 hours of studio or similar experience in sound recording, mixing, etc.
COM AU-01 Audio Recording and Mixing
(Note: Students will have to locate reference material for up-to-date information on: mixers, mikes, multi-track recorders, sound balance, monitor speakers, feedback, equalizers, sequence recording, MIDI, etc.)
[ ] Pass the Mike Please (ML978; Vol.8)
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[ ] Recording on Your Own? (GTD, pg.352)
[ ] Pointers on Mixing Music (HH1, pg.121)
[ ] Technical Side to Recording, The (HH1, pg.155)
[ ] Electronical Side of Sound, The (HH1, pg.163)
[ ] Care & Use of Precision Equipment (HH1, pg.242)
[ ] MWMI Studio Rules (HH4, pg.522)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Participate in the successful recording of a 30-minute audio tape.
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COM AU-02 Audio Productions
(Note: Only a small amount of reference material for this course is prepared. Students will also need to locate references and appropriate resources.)
[ ] Preparing a Song for Music with Meaning (HH1, pg.117)
[ ] Testimony of the Children's Recording of Christmas Songs at MWM (HH1, pg.128)
[ ] More Tips on How to Audio Record Children (HH1, pg.131)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Participate in the production of a 30-minute audio tape.
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COM AU-03 Soundproofing a Studio
(Note: Until reference material is available, students will need to research locally available resources and appropriate reference materials.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Soundproof a small room for making recordings.
COM AU-04 Sound Systems for Live Shows
(Note: Until reference material is available, students will need to research locally available resources and appropriate reference materials, as well as talk to people who set up sound equipment professionally.)
[ ] Operating manuals for each piece of equipment
Practical Requirement: Actively participate in setting up an effective sound system for a live performance. Research into and develop a list of sound equipment items that would be good to recommend for a small group of live performers.
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4. VIDEO PRODUCTION (VP)
(Note: Much of this material is now dated. We suggest that students supplement this material with suitable secular reference material and professional publications. You may be able to borrow books and manuals from equipment sales companies, recording studios and technicians, technical schools, libraries, etc. Students should be quizzed on this information by their CVC Course Supervisor or Vocational Training Overseer, and should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of equipment. See also "Supplementary Courses and Resources.")
COM VP-00 Video Production Experience (Recreational or Professional)
[ ] Practical Requirement: 240 hours of experience in working towards producing a video recording, or working with video recording equipment.
COM VP-01 Basic Recreational Videoing
[ ] Mugshots (ML979; Vol.8)
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(Several instructional videos on how to make home videos are available from large manufacturers of home video cameras, etc. One suitable reference book on this topic is: Hedgecoe on Video by John Hedgecoe, published by Hamlyn-Octopus Illustrated Publishing, Michelin House, 81, Fulham Road, London SW3 6RB.)
[ ] Home Video-It's So Simple (HH1, pg.189)
[ ] Home Videos-It's So Simple, Part 2 (HH1, pg.215)
[ ] Video Recording (HH1, pg.248)
[ ] Some Helpful Points When Videoing (HH1, pg.255)
[ ] Giving Your Testimony on Video (HTL, pg.148)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Produce, or work with two or three others, to produce a 15-minute video.
COM VP-02 Audio Recording for Video (Recreational or Professional)
(Students will need to research locally available textbook and teaching materials.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Active involvement in the audio work on 20 minutes of video.
COM VP-03 Video Production Planning (Recreational or Professional)
(Students will need to research locally available textbook and teaching materials.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Participate in the planning of a 20-minute video.
COM VP-04 Video Lighting (Recreational or Professional)
(Students will need to research locally available textbook and teaching materials.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Active involvement in the lighting for 20 minutes of video.
COM VP-05 Video Script Writing (Recreational or Professional)
(Students will need to research locally available textbook and teaching materials.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Write scripts for the equivalent of 15 minutes of video time.
COM VP-06 Professional Video Filming
(Students wishing to take this course will have to get the help of technically skilled persons, as well as locate suitable reference material. A good reference book relating to professional video work is Television Production [Second Edition], Alan Wurtzel -- McGraw-Hill Book Co.)
[ ] Care & Use of Precision Equipment (HH1, pg.242)
[ ] Book of Movie Photography, The (HH1, pg.274)
[ ] Practical Requirement: A minimum of 8 hours of filming with professional equipment.
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COM VP-07 Professional Video Direction
(Students will need to research locally available textbook and teaching materials. One recommended book is: Film Directing -- Shot by Shot, by Steven D. Kratz, Published by Michael Wiese Productions, 3960 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Suite #331, Studio City, CA 91604 in conjunction with Focal Press, a division of Butterworth Publishers, 80 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA 01801.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Direct, or assist in the directing of a 20-minute video following some theme or event or prepared script.
COM VP-08 Sets and Make-up
(Students will need to research locally available textbook and teaching materials. One recommended book on building stage props is: Create Your Own Stage Props by Jacquie Govier, Prentice-Hall Inc., USA. A good reference on professional videoing is: Television Production [Second Edition], by Alan Wurtzel, published by McGraw-Hill Book Co.)
[ ] FC Kiddy Viddy Tips & Ideas (HH1, pg.265)
[ ] Table Top Sets (HH1, pg.272)
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COM VP-09 Instructional Video Production
[ ] Mugshots (ML979:1-44; Vol.8)
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(Students will need to research locally available textbook and teaching materials.)
[ ] Videos -- Potential & Future (ENCEX, pg.550)
[ ] Home Videos -- It's So Simple, Part 2 (HH1, pg.215)
[ ] Some Helpful Points When Videoing (HH1, pg.255)
[ ] The Book of Movie Photography (HH1, pg.274)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Make 15-minute instructional video on any useful theme from the CVC program. Participate in final editing, titling, etc.
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5. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CP)
(Note: In most cases it is not necessary to buy a big expensive computer book to teach you how to work with a certain program, as most programs come with very good help menus and some come with good manuals and simple tutorial programs to get you started. Explore and study the material that comes with the program first, and then, if you feel you could use some additional help with learning the program and are able to get a good book that teaches the program, a book may also be a help to you.)
COM CP-00 Computer Practical Experience
[ ] Serfs, Supers Or Super-Dupers? -- Which will You Be? (ML036; Vol.9)
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COM CP-01 Microsoft Visual Basics Programming System for Windows
Microsoft Visual Basics program comes with various reference books such as: "Programmer's Guide," "Language Reference," "Professional Features," etc. You will need these or other reference books or self-teaching reference material in book form or on CD to help you learn the basics of "visual basics."
COM CP-02 Internet Introduction and E-Mail Skills
The manuals and helps that come with your WEB browser and from your Internet provider are the best place to start. You may need to secure any of several helpful books constantly being produced to help newcomers use and understand the WEB and Internet. If you invest in a book, make sure the you get a current and up-to-date one, as standards are changing very rapidly on the Internet.
COM CP-03 WEB Authoring
You may need to secure a very recently published update on "WEB Publishing" and how to use HTML . This is a rapidly developing area and procedures and advances change in a matter of weeks. Cyperspace communications, education, marketing and evangelism are areas that may be useful for the Family.
COM CP-04 Multimedia Creations
To work with "multimedia" educational material you first need a computer with a fast processor (486 or higher), plus you will need a computer sound system (e.g., a 16-bit Soundblaster card with speakers); plus you will need sufficient memory and hard disk space to install and properly use the various materials being generated for multimedia use. It is common now to find a great variety of games and reference material being produced. Dictionaries and encyclopedias come with spoken pronunciations, music and other sounds, color pictures, moving or animated illustrations, and even short video clips. On the creation end of this booming technology are many programs that use printed text in very creative ways to interlink information and provide the viewer with related sounds and pictures.
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6. PUBLISHING AND PRINTING (PN)
(Note: We suggest that students supplement this material with suitable reference material and professional publications. You may be able to borrow books and manuals from equipment sales companies, technical schools, libraries, etc. Students should be quizzed on this information by their CVC Course Supervisor or Vocational Training Overseer, and should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of equipment. See also "Supplementary Courses and Resources.")
COM PN-00 Printing and Publishing Experience
[ ] Practical Requirement: 120 hours of experience working or assisting with printing and publishing.
COM PN-01 Printing Press Operation
[ ] How the MO Books Are Made (ENCEX, pg.1103)
[ ] Offset Plate Burning "How To" (HH4, pg.272)
[ ] GP Printing Tips (HH4, pg.526)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Learn to operate and maintain a printing press.
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COM PN-02 Printing Assistant
[ ] How the MO Books Are Made (ENCEX, pg.1103)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Learn to operate a number of printing accessory items.
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COM PN-03 Handicraft Bookbinding
[ ] Salvation for Home Libraries (IMM)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Bind two sets of various magazines or publications into books.
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7. SIGN LANGUAGE (SL)
COM SL-01 Sign Language
[ ] Hand Alphabet Used by the Deaf (AB3, pg.N258)
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(Note: There are several different sign languages in use around the world. American Sign Language is very popular. Students would be wise to investigate local sources of teaching material and courses. HarperCollins Publishers makes available special interactive software on CD-Rom, The American Sign Language Dictionary, that helps teach over 2000 items in sign language on computers that can handle multimedia materials. Other sources of other American Sign Language material:
[ ] (Sign Language for Everyone, A Basic Course in Communication with the Deaf, by Dr. Cathy Rice, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee. Instructional videos are also available by the same author. The video, Thinking Deaf, by Dr. Cathy Rice, teaches how to understand the deaf and how to relate to them. Dr. Rice is a Christian with a deaf daughter. She has a ranch in Texas where she teaches and witnesses to about 600 students a year.
[ ] (AMESLAN -- An Introduction to American Sign Language, by Louie J. Fant Jr., published by Joyce Media Inc., 8753 Shirley Avenue, P.O. Box 458, Northridge, California 91328, Tel. (213) 885-7181. Also available at this same address are 14 classes of about 5 minutes each, available on videos that go with the book. A free catalog is available. This is a good class for beginners.
[ ] (A Basic Course in Manual Communication -- Communication Skills Program [Revised Edition], by Terence J. O'Rourke, Published by the National Association for the Deaf, 814 Thayer Avenue, Silver Springs, Maryland 20910. This book was printed in 1971, so it is a bit dated, but has a very good 734-word vocabulary and is quite inexpensive, about US $4.50.
[ ] (Signing Exact English, [1980 Edition] by Gustason Gerilee, Donna Pfetzing and Ester Zawolkow, published by Modern Signs Press, Inc., P.O.. Box 1181, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (213) 596-8548. This book is also now a bit dated but covers about 400 illustrated signs.
[ ] (Sign Language Made Simple-A complete manual for learning Sign Language in sentence form, by Edgar D. Lawrence, published by Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, Missouri 65802. This book as over 3800 clear illustrations with lots of Christian and religious vocabulary and over 600 complete sentences.
[ ] (The Joy of Signing, by Lottie L. Riekehof, published by Gospel Publishing House, 1445 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 6580. This well-know book also has an accompanying video.
[ ] (Talk With Your Hands, by David Watson, Manasha, Wisc., available from the National Association for the Deaf, 814 Thayer Avenue, Silver Springs, Maryland 20910. First published by George Banta Co. in 1963, so is dated but inexpensive, about US $5.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: 600-word basic sign vocabulary.
COM SL-02 Advanced Sign
[ ] The Advantage of a Handicap #2 (ML1937; Vol.16, DB3)
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(The student will need to locate locally available reference books and video classes on the subject or obtain material from items listed in note above.)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Be able to communicate and witness reasonably well in sign language. A knowledge of Christian and witnessing-related signs is required.
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8. FOREIGN LANGUAGES (FL)
COM FL-00 Foreign Language Experience
[ ] Practical Requirement: (1) Lived for at least six months among people who speak a foreign language and who have learned to communicate effectively; or (2) have at least one year of experience in studying a language.
[ ] COM FL-01 Foreign Language Orientation
[ ] Childcare Jewels (ML715:12-20; Vol.6)
[ ] Found Girl and Languages (ML1055:40-96; Vol.9)
[ ] Inside, Out of Sight (ML2385:72,73,75; Vol.18, DB9)
[ ] Learn the Language (ML2033; Vol.16, DB3)
[ ] Nationalisation (ML659:46-49; Vol.5, DB7)
[ ] Nivea of the Sea (ML1049:141-146; Vol.9)
[ ] Third Class -- The Spared (ML2138:46-47; Vol.17)
[ ] Revelations 13, Verses 1-5 (ML2208:57; GN310)
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[ ] Foreign Languages (BST, pg.195)
[ ] How God Helped Me Learn Japanese (FSM80, pg.6)
[ ] On Learning Languages (FSM89, pg.8)
[ ] Tips on Learning English (FSM106, pg.13)
[ ] Learning Japanese: The Violent Take It by Force (FSM111, pg.13)
[ ] Berlitz's House of Language (WX, pg.1009)
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COM FL-02 Foreign Language I (Foundation)
[ ] Appropriate textbooks and/or audio tapes should be used.
[ ] Student should use a phrase book and begin to learn from native speakers where possible.
[ ] Practical Requirement: Student should have a fair command of basic vocabulary used in daily life, such as being able to count, understand basic grammar and make simple phrases or sentences.
COM FL-03 Foreign Language II (Intermediate)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Student should be able to formulate sentences, questions and answers, and be able to carry on a conversation and witness in the target language.
COM FL-04 Foreign Language III (Advanced)
[ ] Practical Requirement: Student must demonstrate considerable fluency and flexibility in speaking to native speakers on several different topical areas of conversation, as well as be able to read and write the target language with considerable proficiency.
COM FL-05 Foreign Language: Oral and Written Translations
[ ] Practical Requirement: Accurately translate 24 pages of material, and do accurate oral translations for six hours of meetings or conversations.
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9. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
COM ESL-00 Teaching English as a Second Language -- Practical Experience
[ ] Practical Requirement: Three months of experience teaching, or assisting to teach English to non-English speakers.
COM ESL-01 Teaching English as a Second Language I
[ ] English with Meaning -- a Practical Conversational English Course (FSM129)
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COM ESL-02 Teaching English as a Second Language II
[ ] Suitable English-teaching textbook
[ ] Practical Requirement: Teach English to a class of partial English speakers for a period of two months.
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