ESL 17 - English As a Second Language: Reading III

3 cr.

Helps students improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Improves students’ reading proficiency to a level which would allow students to succeed in certificate and degree programs. Emphasizes applying and synthesizing ideas. Includes ways to detect organization, summarize, make inferences, draw conclusions, evaluate generalizations, recognize differences between facts and opinions, and other advanced comprehension strategies. Lecture 3 hours per week. May also include comprehensive library skills.

Prerequisite(s): Placement in ES30 or instructor approval.