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Academic Reading and Writing for English Language Learners II

Course Information

Subject

ELI

Course Number

109

Status

Active

Course Title

Academic Reading and Writing for English Language Learners II

Course Description

This course is designed for English language learners who have been educated in the US or who have lived for many years in the US but who still need to further enhance their academic reading and writing skills in order to succeed in courses in American colleges and universities. This course is also designed for advanced English Language Learners who have completed other ELI courses but still need additional ELI support in order to gain confidence in their reading and writing abilities. This course will focus on necessary academic reading and writing skills as well as vocabulary enrichment and grammar practice that English language learners need to continue progress in the written forms of their second language. Important study skills will also be practiced. There will be pronunciation practice of key vocabulary and group discussion on a regular basis.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite: ELI Accuplacer score of 285 or higher, OR CLC English Placement Test score of 480 or higher; OR ELI 103 and ELI 104 (both B or better); OR ELI 108, ELI 110, OR ENG 108 (all C or better); OR College Reading and Writing Readiness

PCS Code

1.4