Courses

Introduces multilingual students to the demands of college reading and writing. Students develop their writing, grammar, reading, and vocabulary strategies while gaining an awareness of college expectations of students and the resources available to help them. Intended for intermediate students whose native language is not English and whose college assessment results suggest that further development of English reading and writing skills is necessary before attempting college-level English courses.

Challenges students to improve general and college reading skills through development of fluency and vocabulary. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing a college-level vocabulary, improving reading rate, expanding background knowledge for college reading, and the role of reading in academic, public, and private life. Intended for the student whose basic reading skills are satisfactory, but whose vocabulary, reading experience, and reading rate may affect the ability to cope with the more rigorous demands of college reading assignments. Prerequisites: Placement recommended by college assessments.

Provides advanced students whose native language is not English with the ability to improve their academic reading and writing in order to be successful in current and future college coursework. Students develop their understanding of essay organization and grammar, increase their academic vocabulary, and implement a range of reading strategies.