ELA 050 - English Language Acquisition - Reading III

Variable 4-5 credits

Prerequisites
Appropriate CASAS placement score, a P grade in ELA 045, 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:

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.