ESL 085 - High-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing - Units 5

Prerequisites: ESL-082 Low-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing with a grade of "CR" or better or Appropriate Level I placement based on the current entry exam and multiple measures.

Prerequisite Skills: 1. Appropriate Level I placement based on the current entry exam and multiple measures or.

Advisories: - Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80, ESL 83, or ESL 86) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.

- In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 84). This course builds on the student`s understanding and use of English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on reading strategies and comprehension, high-intermediate level vocabulary, and paragraph and short-essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.