ESL 088 - Advanced English as a Second Language Reading/Writing - Units 5

Prerequisites: ESL-085 High-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing with a grade of "CR" or better or appropriate Level I placement on the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) and multiple measures.

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

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 87).

This course enhances the student`s foundation in English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on reading strategies, fluency, advanced vocabulary, comprehension, and paragraph and essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.