ELA 088 - English Language Acquisition - Reading VI

Variable 4-5 credits

Prerequisites
Appropriate CASAS assessment score, a passing grade in ELA 083, or instructor permission.

This course is designed to develop the reading skills and strategies needed to improve employability or use in other academic courses. Emphasis is placed on reading skills necessary for effective communication and the use of technology within the educational environment. This course is intended for students with a goal to move along a pathway to further education or to enhance employability.

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

Use appropriate basic reading, speaking & listening strategies.
1. Use critical thinking skills to interpret a variety of basic texts
2. Apply basic reading strategies to math texts and word problems
Build basic everyday vocabulary
1. Improve literacy, speaking & listening
Show comprehension of basic types of texts
1. Demonstrated knowledge of how to use technology to enhance reading
2. Be able to determine what a variety of texts state explicitly

Note
This course does not meet any degree requirements.