ELA 082 - English Language Acquisition - Reading IV

Variable 4-5 credits

Prerequisites
Appropriate CASAS placement score, a P grade in ELA 040 or ELA 045, or instructor permission.

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who have some reading skills in English and want to improve their current knowledge. The class will emphasize reading skills needed to move forward on a pathway to further education or employability. Reading strategies that increase understanding of fundamental math concepts will also be included.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Show comprehension of a variety of college/career-related texts
Develop vocabulary to improve reading skills
Apply reading strategies to improve comprehension of texts

Note
This course does not meet any degree requirements.