ESOL0320 — Advanced Reading/Writing
Academic Division: Liberal Arts Academic Discipline: English for Speakers of Other Languages Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD 3 Credit(s) This course s students develop reading and essay writing skills needed for success in American college classes. Students learn to write well organized, well developed and accurate essays of various types (description, comparison-contrast, cause-effect, and classification, Students practice effective reading techniques and expand their vocabulary to increase speed and comprehension at a high-intermediate level. Semesters available: based on need UG 3 Lecture Hour(s); Required Met by the end of the term Write logical, clear, concise sentences WRIT0090 Writing Standards applied to major course essays and final exam essay; reading responses; grammar assignments. Met throughout the term Apply knowledge of grammar, mechanics, and spelling conventions to writing assignments during the revision process Final graded versions of essays throughout the semester Use expanded and appropriate vocabulary in essays Exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8 Demonstrate an increased reading speed and comprehension appropriate for an advanced level Journal on assigned reading, exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8 Identify main ideas, supporting ideas, and organization patterns in reading in various subject areas Exercises and final exam in week 8 Demonstrate critical reading skills: analyze, summarize, interpret, and evaluate wri
Prerequisites: ESOL0220