Description
Students will gain academic reading proficiency in preparation for the undergraduate level through weekly reading assignments at the advanced level. Students will expand their academic English vocabulary, while learning to integrate meaning and personal analysis of the text. Students will be exposed to various fields of study through weekly readings and learn to engage in intellectual discussion. Students will learn to complete longer reading assignments, complete weekly journal entries, and integrate learned words in classroom discussion. Pass/Fail. Class hours: 4 Lecture/week. Prerequisites: ESL 050 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval. (3 units; As offered)