ESOL 054 - Academic ESOL Reading

0 Credit(s). 3 Billable Hours

Teaches students to become active readers by using a variety of strategies to comprehend and formulate critical responses to academic texts through writing and speaking. Through both intensive and extensive reading, students make connections to academic disciplines and their personal experience. Students further expand and develop academic vocabulary study skills, research skills, and multimedia literacy. Disciplinary literacy is developed through a theme-based approach that reflects the diversity of the student population and the global nature of society. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042, ESOL 043 and ESOL 044 or placement into ESOL 052