ESL023 ESL High Intermediate Reading

This reading course for non-native speakers of English includes the development of high intermediate skills and strategies in reading comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking; high intermediate academic vocabulary and the application of level-appropriate grammar and mechanics; and the ability to respond to academic readings through paraphrasing, summarizing and writing paragraphs. This course requires approximately one hour of reading lab work per week outside of class. PLEASE NOTE: This is a developmental course and DOES NOT carry graduation credit. It is NOT usually transferable. Since developmental courses are mandated, students who do not meet the exit criteria with a grade of C or higher for ESL will be required to repeat them.