ELA 051 - English Language Acquisition - Writing III

Variable 4-5 credits

Prerequisites
Appropriate CASAS assessment score, a passing grade in ELA 047, or instructor permission.

This course is a continuation of basic writing skill development started in ELA 046. It will work to further develop writing skills with contextualized content designed for English Language Learners. The class will emphasize writing skills needed to communicate more effectively in the worlds of work, college and everyday life. Knowledge of how to appropriately communicate math concepts, in writing, 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.